See Also: acierage(medicine)
Hype(money)
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hype 1, noun(dictionary)
hype 2, verb(dictionary)

hype 1, noun (oh) and acierage (medicine)


hype 1, noun (oh)



[Date: 1900-2000; Origin: hype 'deceiving, lies' (1900-2000), perhaps from hype 'drug addict' (1900-2000), from hypodermic; influenced by hyperbole]
attempts to make people think something is good or important by talking about it a lot on Television, the Radio etc - used to show disapproval
ĦĦSome experts are concerned that the new drug won't live up to all the hype.
ĦĦDespite the media hype , I found the Film very disappointing.

acierage (medicine)


acierage


The process of coating the surface of a metal plate (as a stereotype plate) with steellike iron by means of voltaic electricity; steeling.

Origin: F. Acierage, fr. Acier steel.

Source: Websters Dictionary