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- [kal-uh-fey-shuh nt]
- /ˌkæl əˈfeɪ ʃənt/
- /kˈalɪfˌeɪʃənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh-fey-shuh nt]
- /ˌkæl əˈfeɪ ʃənt/
Definitions of calefacient word
- adjective calefacient causing warmth 3
- noun calefacient an agent that warms, such as a mustard plaster 3
- adjective calefacient making warm; heating 3
- noun calefacient a substance applied to the body to give a sensation of heat 3
- noun calefacient Medicine/Medical. a substance, as mustard, that produces a sensation of heat when applied to the body. 1
- adjective calefacient heating; warming. 1
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Origin of calefacient
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin calefacient- (stem of calefaciēns, present participle of calefacere to make warm), equivalent tocale- warm (stem of calēre to be warm) + -facient- -facient
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Parts of speech for Calefacient
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calefacient popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
calefacient usage trend in Literature
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