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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-sil-ver]
- /diˈsɪl vər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-sil-ver]
- /diˈsɪl vər/
Definitions of desilver word
- verb desilver to remove silver from; to deprive of silver 3
- verb with object desilver to remove silver from (lead in the form of base bullion). 1
- verb desilver to remove the silver from some alloy. 0
- verb desilver to remove the reflective backing from a mirror. 0
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Origin of desilver
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; de- + silver
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Parts of speech for Desilver
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desilver popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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