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- [see-buh m]
- /ˈsi bəm/
- /ˈsiː.bəm/
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- [see-buh m]
- /ˈsi bəm/
Definitions of sebum word
- noun sebum the fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands. 1
- noun sebum bodily secretion 1
- uncountable noun sebum Sebum is an oily substance produced by glands in your skin. 0
- noun sebum the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that acts as a lubricant for the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria 0
- noun sebum the semiliquid, greasy secretion of the sebaceous glands 0
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Origin of sebum
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10, sebum is from the Latin word sēbum tallow, grease
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Parts of speech for Sebum
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sebum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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