diachylon

di·ach·y·lon

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahy-ak-uh-lon]
- /daɪˈæk əˌlɒn/
- /daɪ.ˈæk.ɪ.lən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-ak-uh-lon]
- /daɪˈæk əˌlɒn/

Definitions of diachylon word

noun diachylon a type of adhesive plaster, formerly made of various plant juices, but later containing lead oxide and glycerin 3
noun diachylon an adhesive plaster consisting chiefly of litharge and oil, used in the treatment of wounds and excoriations. 1
noun diachylon Alternative form of diachylum. 0

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Origin of diachylon

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; < Latin < Greek diáchylōn (something) made of juices, equivalent to dia- dia- + chylós juice (also Latinized as diachȳlum whence E spelling with -um); replacing Middle English diaculon < Medieval Latin, and Middle English diaquilon < Middle French, both < Late Latin diachȳlōn

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Parts of speech for Diachylon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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diachylon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

diachylon usage trend in Literature

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