alveolarization
The formation of alveoliThe formation of alveoli.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The formation of alveoli.
(uncountable, usually)The conversion (over time) to alveolar sounds of sounds with another place of articulation (palatal, labial, etc.).
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From alveolar + -ization or alveolarize + -ation.From alveolar + -ization or alveolarize + -ation.
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Forms
plural: alveolarizations| Singular | alveolarization |
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uncountable
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable