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- [tawr-uh-fahy, tor-]
- /ˈtɔr əˌfaɪ, ˈtɒr-/
- /tˌɒrɪfˈakʃən/
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- [tawr-uh-fahy, tor-]
- /ˈtɔr əˌfaɪ, ˈtɒr-/
Definitions of torrefaction word
- verb with object torrefaction to subject to fire or intense heat; parch, roast, or scorch. 1
- verb with object torrefaction Pharmacology. to dry or parch (drugs) with heat. 1
- verb with object torrefaction to roast, as metallic ores. 1
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Origin of torrefaction
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin torrefacere to make dry or hot, equivalent to torre-, stem of torrēre to dry up, parch, scorch + facere -fy; see torrid
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Parts of speech for Torrefaction
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torrefaction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
torrefaction usage trend in Literature
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