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- US Pronunciation
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- [myoo-rek-sahyd, -sid]
- /myʊˈrɛk saɪd, -sɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [myoo-rek-sahyd, -sid]
- /myʊˈrɛk saɪd, -sɪd/
Definition of murexide word
- noun murexide a reddish-purple, crystalline, sparingly water-soluble solid, C 8 H 8 N 6 O 6 , having a green luster, formerly used as a dye. 1
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Origin of murexide
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; murex + -ide
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Parts of speech for Murexide
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
murexide popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
murexide usage trend in Literature
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