MENSTRUUM


Meaning of MENSTRUUM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' men(t)-strü- ə m, -str ə m

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -stru · ums or -strua \ -strü- ə , -str ə \

Etymology: Medieval Latin, literally, menses, alteration of Latin menstrua

Date: 1559

: a substance that dissolves a solid or holds it in suspension : SOLVENT

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