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- [fruhs-chool]
- /ˈfrʌs tʃul/
- /frˈʌstjuːl/
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- [fruhs-chool]
- /ˈfrʌs tʃul/
Definitions of frustule word
- noun frustule the siliceous cell wall of a diatom. 1
- noun frustule The silicified cell wall of a diatom, consisting of two valves or overlapping halves. 1
- noun frustule the hard siliceous cell wall of a diatom 0
- noun frustule either of the two interlocking halves of the hard, siliceous shell of a diatom cell 0
- noun frustule (botany) The siliceous shell of a diatom. 0
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Origin of frustule
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French < Late Latin frustulum, diminutive of frustum frustum
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Parts of speech for Frustule
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frustule 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.
According to our data about 75% 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.
frustule usage trend in Literature
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