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  • 1Bitter — Bit ter, v. t. To make bitter. Wolcott. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 2bitter — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English biter; akin to Old High German bittar bitter, Old English bītan to bite more at bite Date: before 12th century 1. a. being or inducing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is… …

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  • 3bitter — bitterish, adj. bitterly, adv. bitterness, n. /bit euhr/, adj., bitterer, bitterest, n., v., adv. adj. 1. having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. 2. producing one of the four basic taste… …

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  • 4bitter — bit•ter [[t]ˈbɪt ər[/t]] adj., ter•er, ter•est, 1) having a harsh, acrid taste 2) phl producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt 3) hard to bear: a bitter sorrow[/ex] 4) causing pain: a bitter chill[/ex] 5)… …

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  • 5bitter — /ˈbɪtə / (say bituh) adjective 1. having a harsh, disagreeable taste, like that of quinine. 2. hard to bear; grievous; distressful: a bitter sorrow. 3. causing pain; piercing; stinging: bitter cold. 4. characterised by intense animosity: bitter… …

  • 6Bitter lemon — is a carbonated soft drink flavoured with quinine and lemon. It is the quinine that gives this drink its bitter taste. The sole difference between tonic water and bitter lemon is the addition of the lemon flavour. Bitter lemon is produced by… …

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  • 7bitter — [bit′ər] adj. [ME < OE biter, akin to bītan,BITE] 1. designating or having a sharp, often unpleasant taste; acrid, as quinine or peach stones 2. causing or showing sorrow, discomfort, or pain; grievous 3. sharp and disagreeable; harsh; severe; …

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  • 8Bitter pit — is a physiological disorder believed to be induced by calcium deficiency in apple fruits.The incidence of bitter pit usually occurs during storage, but in some cases it can also develop at harvest. [cite web |… …

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  • 9Make It Happen (film) — Make It Happen UK Theatrical release poster Directed by Darren Grant Produced by …

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  • 10bitter blocker — (BI.tur blaw.kur) n. A biochemical compound that reduces the body s ability to taste bitterness. bitter blocking pp. Example Citation: t is not cream or milk that the employees of Linguagen Corp. add to their morning java, but a dash of a… …

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