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noun ˈtrɪpəliˈtrɪpəli another term for rottenstone Example sentencesExamples - Now the piece was ready to polish with tripoli and rouge.
- Tripoli and rouge are used to polish precious metals, not gemstones.
- Rub the brass with a mixture of the vinegar and salt, wipe off immediately with warm water, use the tripoli and olive oil to polish.
OriginEarly 17th century: from French, from Tripoli. proper nounˈtrɪpəliˈtrɪpəli 1The capital and chief port of Libya, on the Mediterranean coast in the north-western part of the country; population 1,065,400 (est. 2006). Founded by Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, its ancient name was Oea. Arabic name Tarabulus al-Gharb (literally ‘western Tripoli’) 2A port in north-western Lebanon; population 190,800 (est. 2009). It was founded c.700 BC and was the capital of the Phoenician triple federation formed by the city states Sidon, Tyre, and Arvad. Today it is a major port and commercial centre of Lebanon. Arabic names Tarabulus ash-Sham (literally ‘eastern Tripoli’), Trâblous nounˈtrɪpəliˈtripəlē another term for rottenstone Example sentencesExamples - Tripoli and rouge are used to polish precious metals, not gemstones.
- Rub the brass with a mixture of the vinegar and salt, wipe off immediately with warm water, use the tripoli and olive oil to polish.
- Now the piece was ready to polish with tripoli and rouge.
OriginEarly 17th century: from French, from Tripoli. proper nounˈtrɪpəliˈtripəlē 1The capital and chief port of Libya, on the Mediterranean coast in the northwestern part of the country; population 1,065,400 (est. 2006). Founded by Phoenicians in the 7th century BC, its ancient name was Oea. Arabic name Tarabulus al-Gharb, ‘western Tripoli’ 2A port in northwestern Lebanon; population 190,800 (est. 2009). It was founded c.700 BC and was the capital of the Phoenician triple federation formed by the city states Sidon, Tyre, and Arvad. Today it is a major port and commercial center of Lebanon. Arabic name Tarabulus ash-Sham, ‘eastern Tripoli,’ Trâblous |