rock dust

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rok duhst]
- /rɒk dʌst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rok duhst]
- /rɒk dʌst/

Definition of rock dust words

noun rock dust a crushed limestone sprayed on surfaces in mines to make coal dust incombustible in case of a gas explosion. 1

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Origin of rock dust

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Rock dust

noun

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rock dust popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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