nannofossil

nan·no·fos·sil

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nan-uh-fos-uh l]
- /ˌnæn əˈfɒs əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nan-uh-fos-uh l]
- /ˌnæn əˈfɒs əl/

Definitions of nannofossil word

noun nannofossil any fossil so small that it is near or below the limit of resolution of a light microscope. 1
noun nannofossil The fossil of a minute planktonic organism, especially a calcareous unicellular alga. 1

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Origin of nannofossil

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; nanno- + fossil

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Parts of speech for Nannofossil

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nannofossil popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

nannofossil usage trend in Literature

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