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- [roo-buh-fey-shuh nt]
- /ˌru bəˈfeɪ ʃənt/
- /rˈuːbɪfˌeɪʃənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [roo-buh-fey-shuh nt]
- /ˌru bəˈfeɪ ʃənt/
Definitions of rubefacient word
- adjective rubefacient causing redness of the skin, as a medicinal application. 1
- noun rubefacient Medicine/Medical. a rubefacient application, as a mustard plaster. 1
- adjective rubefacient causing redness, as of the skin 0
- noun rubefacient any external application, as a salve or plaster, causing redness of the skin 0
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Origin of rubefacient
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Latin rubefacient- (stem of rubefaciēns, present participle of rubefacere to redden), equivalent to rube-, variant stem of rubēre to redden, be red + -facient- -facient
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Parts of speech for Rubefacient
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rubefacient popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
rubefacient usage trend in Literature
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