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wd-40

/ˌdʌb(əl)ju ˌdi ˈfɔɹti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.15 in modern English

Syllables
wd-40
IPA
/ˌdʌb(əl)ju ˌdi ˈfɔɹti/
6
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A penetrating oil used as a universal solvent, a lubricant and to protect electric circuits from moisture.

name

Anything or anyone that has many different uses.

Etymology

Trademark; an abbreviation of "Water Displacement, 40th formula" or "40th attempt" used by Norm Larson of the Rocket Chemical Company of California, the oil's developer.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌdʌb(əl)ju ˌdi ˈfɔɹti/

Questions

How do you pronounce wd-40?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdʌb(əl)ju ˌdi ˈfɔɹti/.
What does wd-40 mean?
A penetrating oil used as a universal solvent, a lubricant and to protect electric circuits from moisture.
Where does wd-40 come from?
Trademark; an abbreviation of "Water Displacement, 40th formula" or "40th attempt" used by Norm Larson of the Rocket Chemical Company of California, the oil's developer.

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