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actinology

/ˌæk.tɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ac-ti-no-lo-gy
IPA
/ˌæk.tɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of the effect of light on chemicals.

Uncountable

Etymology

From actino- + -logy.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌæk.tɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
  • British English: /ˌæk.tɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Usage

Derived Forms

actinological actinologist

Rhymes With

technology appropriate technology psychology biology apology ideology theology geology ecology anthropology mythology archaeology

Questions

How do you pronounce actinology?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæk.tɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/.
What does actinology mean?
The study of the effect of light on chemicals.
Where does actinology come from?
From actino- + -logy.

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