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- US Pronunciation
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- [sik bil-ding sin-drohm, -druh m]
- /sɪk ˈbɪl dɪŋ ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sik bil-ding sin-drohm, -druh m]
- /sɪk ˈbɪl dɪŋ ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/
Definitions of sick building syndrome words
- noun sick building syndrome an illness caused by exposure to pollutants or germs inside an airtight building. 1
- uncountable noun sick building syndrome Sick building syndrome is a group of conditions, including headaches, sore eyes, and tiredness, which people who work in offices may experience because the air there is not healthy to breathe. 0
- noun sick building syndrome a group of symptoms, such as headaches, eye irritation, and lethargy, that may be experienced by workers in offices with limited ventilation 0
- noun sick building syndrome a condition in which occupants of a building experience headaches, fatigue, respiratory ailments, dermatitis, etc., often attributed to contaminants, such as bacteria or chemical pollutants, that have been recirculated by air-conditioning systems and contained by airtight insulation and construction 0
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Origin of sick building syndrome
First appearance:
before 1980 One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1980-85
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Parts of speech for Sick building syndrome
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sick building syndrome popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% 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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