starch blocker

starch block·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stahrch blok-er]
- /stɑrtʃ ˈblɒk ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stahrch blok-er]
- /stɑrtʃ ˈblɒk ər/

Definition of starch blocker words

noun starch blocker a substance ingested in the belief that it inhibits the body's ability to metabolize starch and thereby promotes weight loss: declared illegal in the U.S. by the FDA. 1

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Origin of starch blocker

First appearance:

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85

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Parts of speech for Starch blocker

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adverb

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starch blocker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

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