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transilluminator

trans·il·lu·mi·nate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-i-loo-muh-neyt, tranz-]
    • /ˌtræns ɪˈlu məˌneɪt, ˌtrænz-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-i-loo-muh-neyt, tranz-]
    • /ˌtræns ɪˈlu məˌneɪt, ˌtrænz-/

Definitions of transilluminator word

  • verb with object transilluminator to cause light to pass through. 1
  • verb with object transilluminator Medicine/Medical. to throw a strong light through (an organ or part) as a means of diagnosis. 1

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Origin of transilluminator

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; trans- + illuminate

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Parts of speech for Transilluminator

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

transilluminator 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 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.

transilluminator usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with transilluminator

  • what is uv transilluminator?

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