Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In words of Greek origin, an initial element equivalent to octo-, meaning ‘eight.’
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- A prefix meaning eight. See
octo- .
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- prefix
eight
Etymologies
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Examples
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The distinctive sweet, rich aroma of coconut is created by derivatives of saturated fatty acids called lactones (octa-, deca-, dodeca-, tetradecalactones)—peaches are also flavored by lactones—while roasting generates more generic nutty notes (from pyrazines, pyrroles, furans).
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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The distinctive sweet, rich aroma of coconut is created by derivatives of saturated fatty acids called lactones (octa-, deca-, dodeca-, tetradecalactones)—peaches are also flavored by lactones—while roasting generates more generic nutty notes (from pyrazines, pyrroles, furans).
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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