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We made more money feeding molasses, urea, and corn cobs to cattle than we ever did feeding dent corn.
Orville Redenbacher

Meaning of "molasses" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOLASSES

From Portuguese melaço, from Late Latin mellāceum must, from Latin mel honey.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MOLASSES

molasses  [məˈlæsɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOLASSES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Molasses is a noun.
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.

WHAT DOES MOLASSES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

molasses

Molasses

Molasses or black treacle is a viscous by-product of the refining of sugarcane or sugar beets into sugar. The word comes from the Portuguese melaço, ultimately derived from mel, the Latin word for "honey". Molasses varies by amount of sugar and method of extraction, and age of plant. Sweet sorghum syrup may be colloquially called "sorghum molasses" in the American South.

Definition of molasses in the English dictionary

The definition of molasses in the dictionary is the thick brown uncrystallized bitter syrup obtained from sugar during refining. Other definition of molasses is a dark viscous syrup obtained during the refining of sugar Also called : treacle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOLASSES


advances
ədˈvɑːnsɪz
consequences
ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz
courses
ˈkɔːsɪz
currencies
ˈkʌrənsɪz
expenses
ɪkˈspɛnsɪz
finances
ˈfaɪnænsɪz
Forces
ˈfɔːsɪz
glasses
ˈɡlɑːsɪz
horses
ˈhɔːsɪz
human-resources
ˌhjuːmənrɪˈzɔːsɪz
losses
ˈlɒsɪz
masses
ˈmæsɪz
Mrs
ˈmɪsɪz
pieces
ˈpiːsɪz
policies
ˈpɒlɪsɪz
premises
ˈprɛmɪsɪz
races
ˈreɪsɪz
resources
rɪˈzɔːsɪz
services
ˈsɜːvɪsɪz
sunglasses
ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOLASSES

mol.
mol. wt.
mola
molal
molalities
molality
molar
molar volume
molarity
molasse
mold
moldability
moldable
Moldau
Moldavia
Moldavian
moldavite
moldboard
molder
moldier

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOLASSES

aviator glasses
blackstrap molasses
chattering classes
classes
compasses
dark glasses
eyeglasses
field glasses
first-aid classes
gasses
gold-rimmed glasses
granny glasses
lower classes
opera glasses
pair of compasses
prescription glasses
reading glasses
see through rose-coloured glasses
the masses
Ulysses
upper classes

Synonyms and antonyms of molasses in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «molasses» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOLASSES

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

Translator English - Chinese

糖蜜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

melaza
570 millions of speakers

English

molasses
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुड़
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدبس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

меласса
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

melaço
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

molasse
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mélasse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Molasse
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Melasse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

糖蜜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

당밀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Molasse
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

molasse
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोलिशे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pekmez
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

melassa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

melasa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

меляса
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

melasă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μελάσα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

melasse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

melass
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

melasse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of molasses

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOLASSES»

The term «molasses» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.319 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOLASSES» OVER TIME

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «MOLASSES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word molasses.
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Christopher Columbus
I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a dozen glass beads apiece, and thongs of leather, all which they estimated highly; those which came on board I directed should be fed with molasses.
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Tracy Morgan
Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.
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Orville Redenbacher
We made more money feeding molasses, urea, and corn cobs to cattle than we ever did feeding dent corn.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOLASSES»

Discover the use of molasses in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to molasses and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The End of Molasses Classes: Getting Our Kids Unstuck--101 ...
The author describes the successes at his innovative academy in Atlanta, Georgia, and shares many of the strategies they use to create a lively and energetic learning environment.
Ron Clark, 2012
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Fat-Back and Molasses
Fat-back & Molasses is a collection of favourite old recipes from Newfoundland & Labrador.In addition to thehomespun recipes, this book contains sketches and stories that also give a deep insight into the culture and life of a people very ...
Ivan F. Jesperson, 1989
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Blackberry Molasses
She's also just reconnected with her alcoholic father, which has introduced a whole new level of uncertainty for the family. This is a remarkable play.
Jovial Smith, 2012
4
Feed Supplementation Blocks: Urea-molasses Multinutrient ...
In facing ever more limited resources and changing market conditions and in the attempt to enhance productivity for strengthening livelihoods, many technologies have been used to improve feed use and animal performance at the faro level.
Harinder P. S. Makkar, Manuel Sánchez, Andrew W. Speedy, 2007
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Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919
Around noon on January 15, 1919, a group of firefighters was playing cards in Boston's North End when they heard a tremendous crash.
Stephen Puleo, 2010
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Beyond Molasses Creek
Ally Green returns home to bury her father and must decide if she can stop her wandering existence, as her life becomes intertwined with a that of a young woman fleeing the rock quarries of Nepal.
Nicole Seitz, 2012
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Blood for Molasses: A Mississippi Massacre
This work reflects the moods and attitudes of white supremacy and political domination following post-Civil War reconstruction.
Rick Ward, 2010
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Crude Black Molasses
Considered to be one of the most complete sources of information about this natural "Wonderfood.
Cyril Scott, John B. Lust, 1999
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Beef Cattle Feeding and Nutrition
MOLASSES Molasses is a by-product of the sugar, wood and citrus processing industries. Cane and beet molasses are by-products of sugar manufacturing from sugar cane and sugar beets, respectively, whereas citrus molasses is produced ...
Tilden Wayne Petty, Michael J. Cecava, 1995
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Popular Mechanics
YOU'LL BUILD HIIIR 1XT MM if MOUSSES A five-room home for $1000 plus the plumbing and wiring is the hope of a North Carolina scientist. Drive up his molasses-asphalt driveway— see what's going on in his molasses-plastic garage !

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOLASSES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term molasses is used in the context of the following news items.
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READER'S EDITORIAL: WHICH IS THE SLOWEST? MOLASSES
July 21, 2015 (El Cajon)--The City of El Cajon has been stalling for many years on two major projects: the reopening of the East County ... «East County Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Medicare Cost Projections Are Down Stunningly in 2015 Report
It can change a bit over time, as projections of things like GDP growth or immigration rates change, but that happens at the speed of molasses. «Mother Jones, Jul 15»
3
Artist Candy Chang paints mural recalling Fat City's past
A controversial new zoning law, thicker than winter molasses, was approved in 2010. Bar operating hours were cut back. Bar owners fought it. «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
4
Tangled Arugula and Summer Berry Salad with Pomegranate …
Make vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, lime juice, ginger, salt and pepper until combined. Continue ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
5
Family food with a little urban farmsteading
Maple cider-baked beans revolve around the same molasses-mustard axis as most baked beans you've had. I don't know whether it was the ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
6
Organic spinoff: Tall Ships Afterparty puts a new spin on old commerce
... ships bringing molasses from the colonies down in the Caribbean. … We're interested in a more virtuous economy, a more holistic economy, ... «Portland Phoenix, Jul 15»
7
North County man makes award-winning rum in his distillery
Miles dumps a 55-gallon drum of molasses into each tank and mixes it with carbon-filtered water and yeast. "This is gonna give the yeast the ... «San Diego 6, Jul 15»
8
How to Pair Coffee & Food Perfectly
Heavier, more intense foods will need similarly intense coffees to counteract their richness — big, bright Kenyan or heavy, molasses-y ... «Heavy.com, Jul 15»
9
High Honey!
With my nose saying molasses and my tongue saying brown sugar, the honey taste is muted, but the stick maintains drinkable viscosity. It's not ... «Willamette Week, Jul 15»
10
Spice up your barbecue repertoire
Add stock, tomatoes, ketchup, chili sauce, molasses, brown sugar and orange and lemon juices. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 30 ... «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»

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