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- [ree-al-ger, -gahr]
- /riˈæl gər, -gɑr/
- /rɪ.ˈæl.ɡə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-al-ger, -gahr]
- /riˈæl gər, -gɑr/
Definitions of realgar word
- noun realgar arsenic disulfide, As 2 S 2 , found in nature as an orange-red mineral and also produced artificially: used in pyrotechnics. 1
- noun realgar a rare orange-red soft mineral consisting of arsenic sulphide in monoclinic crystalline form. It occurs in Utah and Romania and as a deposit from hot springs. It is an important ore of arsenic and is also used as a pigment. Formula: AsS 0
- noun realgar a bright orange-red, monoclinic mineral, AsS, used in fireworks, paints, etc.; arsenic sulfide 0
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Origin of realgar
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin realger ≪ Arabic rahj al-ghār powder of the mine or cave
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Parts of speech for Realgar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
realgar popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
realgar usage trend in Literature
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