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suberize

su·ber·ize
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-buh-rahyz]
    • /ˈsu bəˌraɪz/
    • /sˈʌbərˌaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-buh-rahyz]
    • /ˈsu bəˌraɪz/

Definitions of suberize word

  • verb with object suberize to convert into cork tissue. 1
  • verb suberize to impregnate (cell walls) with suberin during the formation of corky tissue 0
  • verb transitive suberize to make impermeable by the formation of suberin in the cell walls, changing them into cork 0

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Origin of suberize

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Latin sūber cork + -ize

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Parts of speech for Suberize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

suberize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

suberize usage trend in Literature

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