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torrefaction

tor·re·fy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tawr-uh-fahy, tor-]
    • /ˈtɔr əˌfaɪ, ˈtɒr-/
    • /tˌɒrɪfˈakʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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Top questions with torrefaction

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