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scoriae

sco·ri·a
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skawr-ee-uh, skohr-]
    • /ˈskɔr i ə, ˈskoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skawr-ee-uh, skohr-]
    • /ˈskɔr i ə, ˈskoʊr-/

Definitions of scoriae word

  • noun plural scoriae Metallurgy. the refuse, dross, or slag left after melting or smelting metal; scum. 1
  • noun plural scoriae Geology. a cinderlike basic cellular lava. 1

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Origin of scoriae

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin scōria < Greek skōría, derivative of skôr dung

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Parts of speech for Scoriae

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scoriae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

scoriae usage trend in Literature

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