Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [non-fer-uh s]
- /nɒnˈfɛr əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
Historical Comparancy
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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