massicot

mas·si·cot

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mas-i-kot]
- /ˈmæs ɪˌkɒt/
- /ˈmæ.sɪkɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-i-kot]
- /ˈmæs ɪˌkɒt/

Definitions of massicot word

noun massicot monoxide of lead, PbO, in the form of a yellow powder, used as a pigment and drier. 1
noun massicot A yellow form of lead monoxide, used as a pigment. 1
noun massicot a yellow earthy secondary mineral consisting of lead oxide. Formula: PbO 0
noun massicot a soft, powdery mineral, PbO, used in making rubber, glass, etc.; lead oxide 0

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Origin of massicot

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English masticot < Middle French < Italian massicotto < Arabic masḥaqūniyā, perhaps < Greek

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Parts of speech for Massicot

noun

adjective

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adverb

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massicot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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