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- US Pronunciation
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- [pis-uh-lith, piz-, pahy-suh-]
- /ˈpɪs ə lɪθ, ˈpɪz-, ˈpaɪ sə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pis-uh-lith, piz-, pahy-suh-]
- /ˈpɪs ə lɪθ, ˈpɪz-, ˈpaɪ sə-/
Definitions of pisolith word
- noun pisolith a pea-size calcareous concretion, larger than an oolith, aggregates of which constitute a pisolite. 1
- noun pisolith any of the pea-sized concentric formations within a fine matrix that form a pisolite 0
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Origin of pisolith
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; See origin at pisolite, -lith
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Parts of speech for Pisolith
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pisolith popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
pisolith usage trend in Literature
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