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- [dahy-uh-beys]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌbeɪs/
- /ˈdaɪə.ˌbes/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh-beys]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌbeɪs/
Definitions of diabase word
- noun diabase an altered dolerite 3
- abbreviation DIABASE diorite 3
- noun diabase a finely crystalline, intrusive basaltic rock made up mainly of labradorite and pyroxene 3
- noun diabase altered dolerite 3
- noun diabase a fine-grained gabbro occurring as minor intrusions. 1
- noun diabase British. a dark igneous rock consisting essentially of augite and feldspar; an altered dolerite. 1
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Origin of diabase
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French, equivalent to dia- (error for di- two) + base base1
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Parts of speech for Diabase
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diabase popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
diabase usage trend in Literature
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