Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
eternit. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
eternit, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
eternit in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
eternit you have here. The definition of the word
eternit will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
eternit, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Polish
Etymology
Borrowed from German Eternit, from Latin aeternus. Coined by Austrian industrialist Ludwig Hatschek in 1903.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛˈtɛr.ɲit/
- Rhymes: -ɛrɲit
- Syllabification: e‧ter‧nit
Noun
eternit m inan
- Eternit (brand of fibre cement)
Declension
Derived terms
Further reading
- eternit in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- eternit in Polish dictionaries at PWN