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muriate

mu·ri·ate
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [myoo r-ee-eyt, -it]
    • /ˈmyʊər iˌeɪt, -ɪt/
    • /ˈmjʊə.rɪɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [myoo r-ee-eyt, -it]
    • /ˈmyʊər iˌeɪt, -ɪt/

Definitions of muriate word

  • noun muriate (not in scientific use) any chloride, especially potassium chloride, KCl, used as a fertilizer. 1
  • noun muriate (obsolete, inorganic chemistry) chloride. 1
  • noun muriate a salt of hydrochloric acid; chloride; esp., potassium chloride, used as a fertilizer 0

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Origin of muriate

First appearance:

before 1780
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; back formation from muriatic

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Parts of speech for Muriate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

muriate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% 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.

muriate usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with muriate

  • what is muriate of potash?

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