Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fley-vohn]
- /ˈfleɪ voʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fley-vohn]
- /ˈfleɪ voʊn/
Definitions of flavone word
- noun flavone a colorless, crystalline, water-insoluble compound, C 15 H 10 O 2 , the parent substance of a group of naturally occurring derivatives some of which have been used as yellow dyes. 1
- noun flavone any derivative of this compound. 1
- noun flavone A colorless crystalline compound that is the basis of a number of white or yellow plant pigments. 1
- noun flavone a crystalline compound occurring in plants. Formula: C15H10O2 0
- noun flavone any of a class of yellow plant pigments derived from flavone 0
- noun flavone a colorless crystalline ketone, C15H10O2, obtained from certain plants or prepared synthetically: it forms a base for some yellow dyes 0
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Origin of flavone
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < German Flavon; see flavo-, -one
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Parts of speech for Flavone
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flavone popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
flavone usage trend in Literature
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- what is a flavone?
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