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sialic

si·al
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-al]
    • /ˈsaɪ æl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-al]
    • /ˈsaɪ æl/

Definition of sialic word

  • noun sialic the assemblage of rocks, rich in silica and alumina, that comprise the continental portions of the upper layer of the earth's crust. 1

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Origin of sialic

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; < German, equivalent to Si(licium) silicium + Al(uminium) aluminum

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Parts of speech for Sialic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sialic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.

sialic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with sialic

  • what is sialic acid?

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