troffer

trof·fer

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trof-er, traw-fer]
- /ˈtrɒf ər, ˈtrɔ fər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trof-er, traw-fer]
- /ˈtrɒf ər, ˈtrɔ fər/

Definitions of troffer word

noun troffer a trough-shaped reflector holding one or more fluorescent lamps. 1
noun troffer an electric light fixture shaped like a shallow inverted trough, which holds in place and reflects light from a fluorescent tube or tubes 0
noun troffer a ceiling recess like an inverted trough with its bottom next to the ceiling: used esp. to enclose fluorescent lamps 0

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Origin of troffer

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; troff (variant of trough) + -er1

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Parts of speech for Troffer

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troffer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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