clofibrate

clo·fi·brate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloh-fahy-breyt, -fib-reyt]
- /kloʊˈfaɪ breɪt, -ˈfɪb reɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloh-fahy-breyt, -fib-reyt]
- /kloʊˈfaɪ breɪt, -ˈfɪb reɪt/

Definitions of clofibrate word

noun clofibrate a medication used in the treatment of heart disease 3
noun clofibrate a drug, C12H15ClO3, taken to reduce the level of lipids, esp. cholesterol, in the blood 3
noun clofibrate a substance, C 12 H 15 ClO 3 , used principally to reduce elevated plasma triglyceride and cholesterol levels. 1
noun clofibrate (medicine) A synthetic fibrate, ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoate. 0

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Origin of clofibrate

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; clofibr(ic acid) (perhaps c(h)lo(ro)-2 + fibr- + -ic) + -ate2

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Parts of speech for Clofibrate

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clofibrate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

clofibrate usage trend in Literature

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