usnic acid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhs-nik]
- /ˈʌs nɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhs-nik]
- /ˈʌs nɪk/

Definitions of usnic acid words

noun usnic acid an antibacterial substance, C 18 H 16 O 7 , derived from lichens of the genus Usnea. 1
noun usnic acid (chemistry) An antibacterial agent obtained from lichens of the genus Usnea. 0

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Origin of usnic acid

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin Usn(ea) usnea + -ic

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usnic acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

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