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(music theory) An interval of eight tones on a diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch.
The melody jumps up an octave at the beginning, then later drops back down an octave.
The singer was known for astounding clarity over her entire five-octave range.
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(music theory) The pitch an octave higher than a given pitch.
The bass starts on a low E, and the tenor comes in on the octave.
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(fencing) The eighth defensive position, with the sword hand held at waist height, and the tip of the sword out straight at knee level.
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| oenology |
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noun
- The study of wines. The science or knowledge of wine making and appreciation.
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Even though I can't drink wine, I can still study and enjoy knowing about the great wines of the world.
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| oenophile |
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- A person who has a fondness for wine. A person who has learned to appreciate wine.
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The had a large wine cellar stocked with bottles from around the world.
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| orange blossom |
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The white flower of the orange tree (i, Citrus sinensis).
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| ouzo |
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noun (countable and uncountable; pluralouzos)
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(uncountable) An anise-flavoured alcoholic drink, popular in Greece; (countable) a glass of ouzo.
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| oxidize |
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verb (oxidizes, oxidizing, oxidized)
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(chemistry, transitive) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
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(chemistry) To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
- To coat something with an oxide.
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(intransitive) To become oxidized.
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