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semiporcelain

sem·i·por·ce·lain
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee-pawr-suh-lin, -pohr-, -pawrs-lin, -pohrs-, sem-ahy-]
    • /ˌsɛm iˈpɔr sə lɪn, -ˈpoʊr-, -ˈpɔrs lɪn, -ˈpoʊrs-, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee-pawr-suh-lin, -pohr-, -pawrs-lin, -pohrs-, sem-ahy-]
    • /ˌsɛm iˈpɔr sə lɪn, -ˈpoʊr-, -ˈpɔrs lɪn, -ˈpoʊrs-, ˌsɛm aɪ-/

Definitions of semiporcelain word

  • noun semiporcelain any of several vitrified ceramic wares lacking the translucency or hardness of true porcelain but otherwise similar to it. 1
  • noun semiporcelain a durable porcellaneous stoneware; stone china 0
  • noun semiporcelain a type of glazed earthenware that looks like porcelain but is opaque 0

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Origin of semiporcelain

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; semi- + porcelain

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Parts of speech for Semiporcelain

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

semiporcelain popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.

semiporcelain usage trend in Literature

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