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capsid

cap·sid
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-sid]
    • /ˈkæp sɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kap-sid]
    • /ˈkæp sɪd/

Definitions of capsid word

  • noun capsid any heteropterous bug of the family Miridae (formerly Capsidae), most of which feed on plant tissues, causing damage to crops 3
  • noun capsid the outer protein coat of a mature virus 3
  • noun capsid the outer coat of a virus usually composed of layers of various proteins 3
  • noun capsid plant bug. 1
  • noun capsid The outer protein shell of a virus. 1

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Origin of capsid

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; < French capside, equivalent to Latin caps(a) case2 + -ide -id1

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Parts of speech for Capsid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

capsid popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

capsid usage trend in Literature

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