leuco base

leuco- base

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-koh]
- /ˈlu koʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-koh]
- /ˈlu koʊ/

Definitions of leuco base words

noun leuco base a noncolored or slightly colored compound that is produced by reducing a dye and is readily oxidized to regenerate the dye. 1
noun leuco base a colourless compound formed by reducing a dye so that the original dye can be regenerated by oxidation 0

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Origin of leuco base

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; independent use of leuco-

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Parts of speech for Leuco base

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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leuco base popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

leuco base usage trend in Literature

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