tripoli
/'tripəli/
Definition
- Noun:
- A weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing: A soft, porous, lightweight rock composed of silica, used as an abrasive or polishing agent.
- The capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC: The primary city and administrative center of the country of Libya.
- A port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea: A major city in northern Lebanon, distinct from the Libyan capital.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Polishing Powder):
- The craftsman used tripoli to give the metal a fine, smooth finish.
- Tripoli is often used in the final stages of polishing gemstones.
- Noun (City in Libya):
- Tripoli has a rich history dating back to Phoenician times.
- The conference will be held in Tripoli next month.
- Noun (City in Lebanon):
- The port of Tripoli, Lebanon, is vital for the region's trade.
- We visited the historic citadel in Tripoli.
Advanced Usage
- "Rottenstone": A synonym for the powdered form of tripoli used in polishing.
- For a high-gloss polish, he preferred rottenstone over other abrasives.
- "Tripoli powder": A specific term for the abrasive material.
- The workshop stocked various grades of tripoli powder.
Variants and Related Words
- Tripolitan (adj): Of or relating to the city of Tripoli, Libya.
- The Tripolitan culture is a blend of many influences.
- Tripolitania (n): A historical region of northwestern Libya, with Tripoli as its main center.
- Tripolitania was an important province of the Roman Empire.
Synonyms
- Rottenstone: (for the polishing material) A synonym for decomposed siliceous limestone used as a fine abrasive.
- Polishing powder: A general term for abrasives like tripoli.
- Capital, Port city: (for the Libyan city) Terms describing its primary functions.
Related Phrases
- "Tripoli, Libya": The full name used to specify the North African capital and distinguish it from the Lebanese city.
- The embassy is located in Tripoli, Libya.
- "Tripoli, Lebanon": The full name used to specify the Lebanese city.
- Tripoli, Lebanon, is known for its Mamluk-era architecture.
Noun
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a port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea
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the capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC
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a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing
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