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Meaning of "terne" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TERNE

Perhaps from French terne dull, from Old French ternir to tarnish.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TERNE

terne  [tɜːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERNE

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Terne 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 TERNE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Terne

Terne is an alloy coating that was historically made of lead and tin used to cover steel, in the ratio of 20% tin and 80% lead. Currently, lead has been replaced with the metal zinc and is used in the ratio of 50% tin and 50% zinc. This alloy has a low melting point approximately 360 degrees Fahrenheit.

Definition of terne in the English dictionary

The definition of terne in the dictionary is Also called: terne metal. an alloy of lead containing tin and antimony. Other definition of terne is Also called: terne plate. steel plate coated with this alloy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERNE


Bern
bɜːn
Blackburn
ˈblækbɜːn
burn
bɜːn
concern
kənˈsɜːn
earn
ɜːn
extern
ˈɛkstɜːn
externe
ˈɛkstɜːn
fern
fɜːn
gerne
ɡɜːn
intern
ɪnˈtɜːn
interne
ˈɪntɜːn
kern
kɜːn
learn
lɜːn
pern
pɜːn
return
rɪˈtɜːn
Saturn
ˈsætɜːn
stern
stɜːn
Sterne
stɜːn
turn
tɜːn
urn
ɜːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERNE

terms of trade
termtime
termtime employment
tern
ternal
ternaries
ternary
ternary form
ternate
ternately
terne metal
terne plate
Terni
ternion
Ternopol
terotechnology
terpene
terpeneless
terpenic
terpenoid

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERNE

alterne
Berne
caserne
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eterne
Herne
kerne
Lake Lucerne
lierne
lucerne
moderne
sauterne
scerne
Traherne
Verne
Ygerne

Synonyms and antonyms of terne in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «terne» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERNE

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

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铅锡
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terne
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terne
380 millions of speakers
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terne
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Terne
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terne
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terne
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terne
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Terne
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Terne
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Translator English - Japanese

ターンめっき鋼板
130 millions of speakers

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terne
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terne
85 millions of speakers
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terne
80 millions of speakers

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terne
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Translator English - Marathi

टर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çinkolu kurşun alaşımı
70 millions of speakers

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Terne
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terne
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Terne
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terne
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terne
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terne
10 millions of speakers
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Terne
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Trends of use of terne

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERNE»

The term «terne» is regularly used and occupies the 59.314 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERNE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «terne» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «terne» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERNE»

Discover the use of terne in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to terne and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Architectural Metals: A Guide to Selection, Specification, ...
Terne-Coated Stainless A more recent development in terne-coated metals is coated stainless steel- Commonly known as terne-coated stainless, or TCS, this coated metal provides an initial reflective surface which quickly tarnishes to a ...
L. William Zahner, 1995
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Old-House Journal
35 MOST OF THE OLDER standing seam roofs in this country are made of terne metal , though more than a few are galvanized iron or steel. Some are copper, and, in rare instances, black iron or black steel was used. There are even a few ...
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Outdoor Atmospheric Corrosion
Robert M. Kain1 and Peter Wollenberg2 Atmospheric Corrosion and Weathering Behavior of Terne-Coated Stainless Steel Roofing Reference: Kain, R M. and Wollenberg, P., "Atmospheric Corrosion and Weathering Behavior of Terne- Coated ...
Herbert E. Townsend, 2002
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Old-House Journal
The simplicity of style and beauty. . .the "tin" roof (actually it's terne metal) a traditional roof that lasts for generations As your introduction to the the Architects and Designers Book. The Brevard Heritage Council gave its award for outstanding ...
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Old-House Journal
Its proper designation is TERNE, a steel sheet coated with an alloy of 80% lead and 20% tin. On the roof, it can be formed as standing seams, batten seams, or in a bermuda style. Follansbee also produces TCS, a stainless steel sheet coated ...
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Construction Materials: Types, Uses and Applications
Later steel was used. Today terneplate for the construction field (short terne or roofing terne) consists of two types — 26- and 28-gauge 304 dead soft stainless steel (18% chromium, 8% nickel), and 26-, 28-, and 30-gauge copper-bearing steel ...
Caleb Hornbostel, 1991
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Old-House Journal
The simplicity of style and beauty. . .the "tin" roof (actually it's terne metal) Jhese ore some oj t/tc //uuuj renaerings in our. Veto. Afor-real buffet, all the way from Indiana, U.S.A. DECORATORS SUPPLY CORPORATION 3610 S. MORGAN ST.
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Old-House Journal
In our article about standing seam roofing (March 1985), we mentioned the need to prime and paint terne metal to lengthen its lifespan. Terne is known for its ability to hold paint (due to tiny pores in its surface), but only if it is the right paint ...
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Old-House Journal
A "tin" roof, or terne as it actually is, has an appeal that is ageless, regardless of the style of architecture used. And terne gives the home owner the choice of color . Terne has been part of our history since the United States was born, gracing ...
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Facilities engineering: maintenance and repair of roofs
1 1 .4.2 Terne Roofing 11.4.2.1 General. Terne (tin) roofing is composed of a steel sheet coated on both sides with a lead-tin alloy. 11.4.2.1.1 Grades. Terne sheets are usually furnished in grades 1C (approximately No. 30 US Gage) and IX ...
United States. Dept. of the Army, 1974

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERNE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term terne is used in the context of the following news items.
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Terne Čhave: Bo me som Rom
V dnešní Mozaice vám představíme nové album skupiny Terne Čhave vydané pod názvem Bo me som Rom. Vyšlo nedávno a Terne Čhave ho nabízejí k ... «Český rozhlas, Jul 15»
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PONTEDASSIO. PETANQUE. DOMENICA 5 LUGLIO SI TERRÀ IL …
DOMENICA 5 LUGLIO SI TERRÀ IL CAMPIONATO ITALIANO A TERNE DI A FEMMINILE ... Si inizia con la specialità a terne: domani, sabato 4 luglio, sono in ... «IMPERIAPOST, Jul 15»
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Manque de meneurs, jeu terne, défense poreuse : les chantiers …
COPA AMERICA. La compétition au Chili devait être celle de la rédemption pour le Brésil. L'élimination en quart a remis en cause ce qu'était en train de ... «Eurosport.fr, Jun 15»
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Le marché des introductions en Bourse dans le monde terne au …
Le marché des entrées en Bourse dans le monde a été moins dynamique au premier semestre 2015 qu'un an auparavant, notamment en Europe et aux ... «Le Point, Jun 15»
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Premio Viareggio-Rèpaci: le terne dei vincitori
La Giuria del Premio Letterario “Viareggio-Rèpaci”, presieduta da Simona Costa e composta da Maria Pia Ammirati, Marino Biondi, Luciano Canfora, Pierluigi ... «gonews, Jun 15»
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L'Unione Bocciofila Roverino ospiterà i Campionati Italiani a terne
Sarà l'Unione Bocciofila Roverino ad ospitare sabato 27 e domenica 28 giugno prossimi i Campionati Italiani a terne per le categorie B e C della specialità volo. «Riviera24.it, Jun 15»
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Ibrahimovic n'a pas enflammé un terne Norvège-Suède (0-0)
La Norvège et la Suède se sont neutralisées (0-0) lors d'une rencontre amicale plus rugueuse qu'agréable, Zlatan Ibrahimovic jouant une heure sans briller, ... «Eurosport.fr, Jun 15»
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34° Premio Comisso: a Cornuda la selezione delle terne finaliste
Proprio qui, nel nuovo Auditorium, sabato 30 maggio, alle 10, in un incontro pubblico la Giuria Tecnica del Premio selezionerà le due terne finaliste nelle sezioni ... «TrevisoToday, May 15»
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Concours Reine Elisabeth: une soirée un peu terne
Tous les concours subissent des chutes de tension. Mercredi soir, la situation était sauvée par le très digne 3e concerto de Mozart de William Hagen. «Le Soir, May 15»
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RECENZE: Nové album Terne Čhave strhne naléhavostí
Takhle bylo požehnaně dáno i hradecké kapele Terne Čhave, která po sedmi letech vydala čtvrté album Bo me som Rom. Pokřtila ho na konci dubna ve studiu ... «iDNES.cz, Apr 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Terne [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/terne>. May 2024 ».
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