gwaddod
Welsh
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡwaðɔd/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡwa(ː)ðɔd/
Etymology 1
[edit]From Proto-Celtic *wodātu. Synchrynically analysable as a deverbalisation of gwaddodi (“to precipitate”).
Noun
[edit]gwaddod m (plural gwaddodion)
- dregs, lees
- Synonyms: gwaelodion, gwehilion, sorod
- (geology) sediment
- Synonym: dyddodion
- (chemistry) precipitate
Derived terms
[edit]- gwaddodol (“sedimentary”)
- llifwaddod (“alluvium”)
Related terms
[edit]- gwaddodiad (“precipitation”)
Etymology 2
[edit]Noun
[edit]gwaddod
Mutation
[edit]| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| gwaddod | waddod | ngwaddod | unchanged |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
[edit]- 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.