Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahy-ken-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /laɪˌkɛn ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahy-ken-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /laɪˌkɛn ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of lichenification word
- noun lichenification a leathery hardening of the skin, usually caused by chronic irritation. 1
- noun lichenification a patch of skin so hardened. 1
- noun lichenification Epidermal thickening characterized by visible and palpable thickening of the skin with accentuated skin markings. 1
- noun lichenification (dermatology) Epidermal thickening characterized by visible and palpable thickening of the skin with accentuated skin markings. 0
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Origin of lichenification
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; lichen + -i- + -fication
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Parts of speech for Lichenification
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lichenification popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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lichenification usage trend in Literature
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- how to get rid of lichenification?
- what is lichenification?
See also
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