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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Is it correct to say 'trace amount'? I heard it on a show. Trace means small amount and isn't an adjactive.

We found trace amounts of DNA on the victim.
  

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Anonymous Is it correct to say 'trace amount'? I Yes.

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AnonymousIs it correct to say 'trace amount'? I
Yes.
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How come? Is trace an adjective?
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AnonymousHow come? Is trace an adjective?
Trace is a noun (or verb).
Nouns can modify other nouns: eg. rose garden, brick wall, fire station, chair leg, bell tower ....
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