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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-as-ter]
- /daɪˈæs tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-as-ter]
- /daɪˈæs tər/
Definitions of diaster word
- noun diaster the stage in cell division at which the chromosomes are in two groups at the poles of the spindle before forming daughter nuclei 3
- noun diaster amphiaster 3
- noun diaster the stage in mitosis at which the chromosomes, after their division and separation, are grouped near the poles of the spindle. 1
- noun diaster (biology) A double star; applied to the nucleus of a cell, when, during cell division, the loops of the nuclear network separate into two groups, preparatory to the formation of two daughter nuclei. 1
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Origin of diaster
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; di-1 + -aster2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Diaster
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diaster 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 53% 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.
diaster usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with diaster
- what is a natural diaster?
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