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- US Pronunciation
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- [gwahy-ak]
- /ˈgwaɪ æk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gwahy-ak]
- /ˈgwaɪ æk/
Definitions of guaiac word
- noun guaiac Also called guaiacum gum, gum guaiac. a greenish-brown resin obtained from the guaiacum tree, especially from Guaiacum officinale, used in varnishes, as a food preservative, and in medicine in various tests for the presence of blood. 1
- noun guaiac guaiacum (def 2). 1
- noun guaiac a greenish-brown resin from the wood of two species of guaiacum (Guaiacum sanctum and G. officinale) used as a reagent in tests for blood traces, in varnishes, etc. 0
- noun guaiac guaiacum (sense 2) 0
- noun guaiac (medicine) A paper treated with alpha-guaiaconic acid, used in tests to detect blood in the faeces. 0
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Origin of guaiac
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; See origin at guaiacum
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Parts of speech for Guaiac
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guaiac popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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