stinkstone

stink stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈstɪŋkˌstoʊn/
- /ˈstɪŋk.stəʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈstɪŋkˌstoʊn/

Definitions of stinkstone word

noun stinkstone any of various limestones that emit an unpleasant odor when scratched or struck. 1
noun stinkstone any of various rocks producing a fetid odour when struck, esp certain limestones 0
noun stinkstone any stone, as some limestones, which gives off a foul smell when rubbed or struck, as from decayed organic matter contained in it 0

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Parts of speech for Stinkstone

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stinkstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

stinkstone usage trend in Literature

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