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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

emerize

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
emer-ize
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To pass (fabric) over emery-covered rollers to give it a soft finish.

Transitive verb

Etymology

From emery + -ize.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

emerizes (present, singular) emerizing (participle, present) emerized (participle, past) emerized (past) emerise (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

suede

Questions

What does emerize mean?
To pass (fabric) over emery-covered rollers to give it a soft finish.
Where does emerize come from?
From emery + -ize.

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