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Hope can be the most wonderful thing in the world or it can crush your heart like an eggshell.
Harlan Coben

Meaning of "eggshell" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EGGSHELL

eggshell  [ˈɛɡˌʃɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EGGSHELL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eggshell can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EGGSHELL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

eggshell

Eggshell

An eggshell is the outer covering of a hard-shelled egg and of some forms of eggs with soft outer coats. Bird eggshells contain calcium carbonate and dissolve in various acids, including the vinegar used in cooking. While dissolving, the calcium carbonate in an egg shell reacts with the acid to form carbon dioxide.

Definition of eggshell in the English dictionary

The first definition of eggshell in the dictionary is the hard porous protective outer layer of a bird's egg, consisting of calcite and protein. Other definition of eggshell is a yellowish-white colour. Eggshell is also a type of paper with a slightly rough finish.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EGGSHELL


aeroshell
ˈɛərəʊˌʃɛl
bandshell
ˈbændˌʃɛl
bodyshell
ˈbɒdɪˌʃɛl
bombshell
ˈbɒmˌʃɛl
clamshell
ˈklæmˌʃɛl
cockleshell
ˈkɒkəlˌʃɛl
dayshell
ˈdeɪˌʃɛl
nutshell
ˈnʌtˌʃɛl
seashell
ˈsiːˌʃɛl
soft-shell
ˈsɒftˌʃɛl
subshell
ˈsʌbˌʃɛl
toothshell
ˈtuːθˌʃɛl
tortoiseshell
ˈtɔːtəsˌʃɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EGGSHELL

eggbeater
eggcorn
egger
eggery
eggfruit
egghead
eggheadedness
eggler
eggless
eggmass
eggnog
eggplant
eggs Benedict
eggshell china
eggshell paint
eggshell porcelain
eggshell white
eggwash
eggwhisk
eggy

WORDS THAT END LIKE EGGSHELL

abalone shell
blonde bombshell
coat-of-mail shell
come out of one´s shell
cone shell
ear shell
hard-shell
hell
high-explosive shell
in a nutshell
inshell
lamp shell
oyster shell
razor shell
razor-shell
scallop shell
shell
snail shell
star shell
top-shell
unshell

Synonyms and antonyms of eggshell in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «eggshell» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EGGSHELL

Find out the translation of eggshell to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of eggshell from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «eggshell» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蛋壳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cáscara de huevo
570 millions of speakers

English

eggshell
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

eggshell
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قشر البيض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

яичной скорлупы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

casca de ovo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খোলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coquille d´œuf
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kulit telur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eierschale
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

卵の殻
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

달걀 껍질
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Eggshell
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vỏ trứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முட்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंडरहेल्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yumurta kabuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guscio d´uovo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

skorup
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

яєчної шкаралупи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coajă de ou
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κελυφών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eierdop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

äggskal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eggeskall
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of eggshell

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EGGSHELL»

The term «eggshell» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.090 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EGGSHELL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about eggshell

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QUOTES WITH «EGGSHELL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word eggshell.
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Harlan Coben
Hope can be the most wonderful thing in the world or it can crush your heart like an eggshell.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EGGSHELL»

Discover the use of eggshell in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to eggshell and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Eggshell Mosaics
Gail Dziuba presents basic advice on this new and exciting craft, explaining how to prepare eggs, paint the shells, apply the pieces, and achieve a finished look.
Gail Dziuba, 2005
2
Eggshell Days
Rebecca Gregson's bestselling debut novel "Katherine's Wheel about millennium angst was followed by" Zebras Crossing, a semi-autobiographical story about trans-racial adoption (both available from Pocket Books UK).
Rebecca Gregson, 2003
3
Painting Rooms
The very soft sheen of eggshell can usually be seen by holding the two chips at an angle and viewing them sideways, rather than straight on. EGGSHELL FINISH : USES The low reflectivity of eggshell finish makes it desirable for the same uses  ...
Judy Ostrow
4
The True Story of DDT, PCB, and Dioxin
It is necessary, however, to focus attention on the problem of eggshell thinning 16.1.5. The problem of eggshell thinning One of the cornerstones of environmentalists' faith is the theory that DDE causes many bird species to lay eggs with thin ...
Przemysław Mastalerz, 2005
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Essentials of Torts
Eggshell Skull " Rule — Extent of Injury If it is foreseeable that defendant's unreasonable acts or omissions will result in any impact on plaintiff's body, and this impact does occur, the defendant will be liable for the foreseeable and the ...
William P. Statsky, 2001
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4th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical ...
Novel Chemical Conversion of Eggshell to Hydroxyapatite Powder M.F. Raihana1, I. Sopyan1, M. Hamdi2 and S. Ramesh3 1Department of Manufacturing & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University ...
Noor Azuan Abu Osman, Fatimah Ibrahim, Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas, 2008
7
Championship Science Fair Projects: 100 Sure-to-Win Experiments
Make an eggshell disappear-with a little chemistry. This is what you'll need: . A tape measure A raw egg A glass jar or container that you can immerse the egg in Vinegar Here's what to do: 1. Use the tape measure to determine the girth of the ...
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, 2007
8
Homer Laughlin: Decades of Dinnerware
nnouncmg--- LIGHT-WEIGHT WARE BY HOMER LAUGHLIN EGGSHELL DINNERWARE T937 At b< Piltthurgh Eihihii. will he -shown lor ihe firM iiVne a new. light might ware developed and intr- dixrd by Homer Laughlin. Thi* h nndnubudly ...
Bob Page, Dale Frederiksen, Dean Six, 2003
9
Paint Can! Children's Rooms: Patterns & Projects for ...
The dots were done in a light khaki, Benjamin Moore latex eggshell 1044. The border was painted in a medium beige, Benjamin Moore latex eggshell HC-77. Pages 49-53: Vertical pinstripes nursery: The wall basecoat is off white, Benjamin  ...
Sunny Goode, 2008
10
The Complete Dinosaur
All the above factors are in delicate equilibrium (Taylor 1970; Ar et aL 1979l, Eggs are categorized by the physical properties of their eggshell into soft-, flexible-, and hard-shelled types. Hard-shelled eggs have the best chance of fossilization, ...
James Orville Farlow, M. K. Brett-Surman, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EGGSHELL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term eggshell is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Speedhunting In Shakotan Heaven
Stock fenders or GT-R style? With an eggshell white or silver base? And would you like a headlight conversion with that? HillsOfBlume_Wheels ... «Speedhunters, Jul 15»
2
Piaget Recreates Mysticism of Venice and Samarkand in New …
... has inspired explosions of color on the Swiss manufacturer's creations, using eggshell-inlaid lacquer, bulino engraving or micro-mosaic to try ... «Blouinartinfo UK, Jul 15»
3
10 Beyoncé GIFs that Communicate Your July Fourth Problems
... like Harriet Tubman, Dorothea Dix, and Rosa Parks, Beyoncé was the only one who sang “Proud to Be An American,” in a crisp eggshell suit. «Styleite, Jul 15»
4
Mountain View girl battled rare medical condition to play in piano …
"Very minor trauma has caused her to break her arm, that eggshell to crack," Imrie said. Su Min is scheduled to undergo an operation to remove ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
5
Art Focus to feature egg shell jewelry for First Friday in July
“The twins were about 12 years old and I decided we should do a recycle project and went on the Internet and saw eggshell mosaic jewelry.”. «Ravalli Republic, Jun 15»
6
Venue is wedding guest's best guide to what to wear
Since more and more brides are opting for a hint of color these days, it's best to avoid cream, blush, and any variation of eggshell in addition to ... «The Providence Journal, Jun 15»
7
Marcia Davis: Young birds' parents teach them how to live …
Leaving the nest is a much bigger deal than merely breaking out of an eggshell. It takes time for young birds to learn the skills necessary to take ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jun 15»
8
Lileks: Time to meet a new Lake Calhoun namesake
Eggshell White Earth Lake. Perhaps White Privilege Earth Lake. The NPR audience might enjoy White White Don't Tell Me Earth Lake, but ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 15»
9
Wimbledon 2015: White only rules in full force — for player apparel
No cream, no beige, no eggshell, no ivory, no vanilla. Which is strange, because what players wear beginning June 29 will be just that: vanilla. «SportingNews.com, Jun 15»
10
Coming down to the wire
The specially built windows are installed, the inside is primered a soft eggshell color, and workers are leveling the land off North Oracle Road ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jun 15»

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