varve

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahrv]
- /vɑrv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahrv]
- /vɑrv/

Definitions of varve word

noun varve (in lake sediments) an annual deposit usually consisting of two layers, one of fine materials and the other of coarse. 1
noun varve a typically thin band of sediment deposited annually in glacial lakes, consisting of a light layer and a dark layer deposited at different seasons 0
noun varve either of the layers of sediment making up this band 0
noun varve an annual layer of sedimentary material deposited in lakes and fiords by glacial meltwaters, consisting of two distinct bands of sediment deposited in summer and winter 0

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Origin of varve

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25, varve is from the Swedish word varv a round, (complete) turn

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Parts of speech for Varve

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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varve popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

varve usage trend in Literature

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