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Welsh
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From Proto-Celtic *wodātu. Synchrynically analysable as a deverbalisation of gwaddodi (“to precipitate”).
Noun
gwaddod m (plural gwaddodion)
- dregs, lees
- Synonyms: gwaelodion, gwehilion, sorod
- (geology) sediment
- Synonym: dyddodion
- (chemistry) precipitate
Derived terms
Etymology 2
gwadd (“mole”) + -od
Noun
gwaddod
- plural of gwadd or gwadden (“mole”)
Mutation
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gwaddod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
- The Language Technologies Unit of the Bedwyr Center of Bangor University (2023) “precipitate”, in Y Termiadur Addysg.