Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shif]
- /ʃɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shif]
- /ʃɪf/
Definition of schiff-s--reagent word
- noun schiff-s--reagent a solution of rosaniline and sulfurous acid in water, used to test for the presence of aldehydes. 1
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Origin of schiff-s--reagent
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; named after Hugo Schiff, 1834-1915, German chemist
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Parts of speech for Schiff-s--reagent
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schiff-s--reagent popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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