petn
PETN
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Definition of petn word
- noun petn a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, explosive solid, C 5 H 8 N 4 O 1 2 , used chiefly as a high explosive and as a vasodilator in treating angina pectoris. 1
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Origin of petn
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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Parts of speech for Petn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
petn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
petn usage trend in Literature
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