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ebonite

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Ebonite (noun) means a hard black material made by treating rubber with sulphur.

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A hard black material made by treating rubber with sulphur.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A genericised trademark: the original trademark name was formed from ebony and the suffix -ite.

Synonyms

vulcanite

Rhymes for ebonite

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What is the meaning of ebonite?

"ebonite" (noun) means a hard black material made by treating rubber with sulphur.

What is another word for ebonite?

Other words for "ebonite" include vulcanite.

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