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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-fawr-mal-duh-hahyd, -fer-]
- /ˌpær ə fɔrˈmæl dəˌhaɪd, -fər-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [par-uh-fawr-mal-duh-hahyd, -fer-]
- /ˌpær ə fɔrˈmæl dəˌhaɪd, -fər-/
Definition of paraform word
- noun paraform a white, crystalline polymer of formaldehyde, (HCOH) n , from which it is obtained by evaporation of the aqueous solution: used chiefly as an antiseptic. 1
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Origin of paraform
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; para-1 + formaldehyde
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Parts of speech for Paraform
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paraform popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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