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nonferrous

non·fer·rous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-fer-uh s]
    • /nɒnˈfɛr əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-fer-uh s]
    • /nɒnˈfɛr əs/

Definitions of nonferrous word

  • adjective nonferrous (of a metal) containing little or no iron. 1
  • adjective nonferrous noting or pertaining to metals other than iron or steel. 1
  • noun nonferrous Relating to or denoting a metal other than iron or steel. 1
  • adjective nonferrous metal: not containing iron 1
  • adjective nonferrous denoting any metal other than iron 0
  • adjective nonferrous not containing iron 0

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Origin of nonferrous

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; non- + ferrous

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Parts of speech for Nonferrous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

nonferrous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.

nonferrous usage trend in Literature

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