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- US Pronunciation
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- [rot-n-stohn]
- /ˈrɒt nˌstoʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rot-n-stohn]
- /ˈrɒt nˌstoʊn/
Definitions of rottenstone word
- noun rottenstone a friable stone resulting from the decomposition of a siliceous limestone, used as a powder for polishing metals. 1
- noun rottenstone a much-weathered limestone, rich in silica: used in powdered form for polishing metal 0
- noun rottenstone a siliceous limestone decomposed to a friable state, used for polishing metals 0
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Origin of rottenstone
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; rotten + stone
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Parts of speech for Rottenstone
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rottenstone popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% 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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