crotonism
cro·ton·ism
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kroh-tn-iz-uh m]
- /ˈkroʊ tnˌɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kroh-tn-iz-uh m]
- /ˈkroʊ tnˌɪz əm/
Definition of crotonism word
- noun crotonism poisoning by ingestion of croton oil, characterized by burning of the mouth, severe diarrhea, and colic, with possible death from respiratory or circulatory failure. 1
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crotonism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
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- Words starting with c
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- Words starting with cro
- Words starting with crot
- Words starting with croto
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- Words starting with crotonis
- Words starting with crotonism
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