millrun

mill·run

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-ruhn]
- /ˈmɪlˌrʌn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mil-ruhn]
- /ˈmɪlˌrʌn/

Definitions of millrun word

abbreviation MILLRUN millrace. 1
noun millrun a test of the mineral content or quality of a rock or ore consisting of the actual milling of a sample. 1
noun millrun the mineral obtained by means of this test. 1
adjective millrun coming directly from a mill, especially without having been sorted: mill-run carpets. 1
noun millrun the process of milling an ore or rock in order to determine the content or quality of the mineral 0
noun millrun the mineral so examined 0

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Origin of millrun

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1645-55; mill1 + run

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Parts of speech for Millrun

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millrun popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

millrun usage trend in Literature

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