rochelle
word
/ˌɹəˈʃɛɫ/, /ɹoʊˈʃɛɫ/
ruh-SHEL, roh-SHEL
/ˌɹəˈʃɛl/, /ɹəʊˈʃɛl/
ruh-SHEL, roh-SHEL
Definition
'Rochelle' is usually a proper name, either for a person (first name) or for places (such as La Rochelle in France). In chemistry, it can also refer to 'Rochelle salt,' a substance used in laboratories.
Usage & Nuances
'Rochelle' is primarily used as a proper noun, either a first name or a place name. As a common noun, 'Rochelle salt' refers to a specific chemical. Be careful not to use it as a regular noun; capitalize when referring to the proper name.
Spanish: Rochelle (nombre propio) - rochelle (sal de Seignette)Portuguese (BR): Rochelle (nome próprio) - rochelle (sal de Seignette)Portuguese (PT): Rochelle (nome próprio) - rochelle (sal de Seignette)Chinese (Simplified): 罗谢尔（人名或地名） - 罗谢尔盐（化学）Chinese (Traditional): 羅謝爾（人名或地名） - 羅謝爾鹽（化學）Hindi: रोशेल (नाम) - रोशेल साल्ट (रासायनिक)Arabic: روشيلي (اسم علم) - ملح روشيل (كيمياء)Bengali: রোশেল (নাম) - রোশেল লবণ (রাসায়নিক)Russian: Рошель (имя) - соль Рошеля (химическое)Japanese: ロシェル（人名・地名） - ロシェル塩（化学）Vietnamese: Rochelle (tên riêng) - muối Rochelle (hóa học)Korean: 로쉘(이름/지명) - 로셸 소금(화학)Turkish: Rochelle (özel isim) - Rochelle tuzu (kimya)Urdu: روشیل (نام) - روشیل نمک (کیمیا)Indonesian: Rochelle (nama diri) - garam Rochelle (kimia)
Example Sentences
The story takes place in Rochelle during the summer.
natural
Rochelle is my friend's name.
basic
I visited La Rochelle in France.
basic
Rochelle salt is used in laboratories.
basic
Have you met Rochelle? She's the new manager.
natural
Our teacher explained how Rochelle salt works in experiments.
natural