Definition of preparation

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Preparation (n.) The holding over of a note from one chord into the next chord, where it forms a temporary discord, until resolved in the chord that follows; the anticipation of a discordant note in the preceding concord, so that the ear is prepared for the shock. See Suspension..

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Solution :: Solution (n.) A liquid medicine or preparation (usually aqueous) in which the solid ingredients are wholly soluble.
Gargle :: Gargle (v. t.) To wash or rinse, as the mouth or throat, particular the latter, agitating the liquid (water or a medicinal preparation) by an expulsion of air from the lungs..
Cordial :: Cordial (n.) Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial..
Provision :: Provision (n.) The act of providing, or making previous preparation..
Flash :: Flash (n.) A preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for coloring and giving a fictious strength to liquors..
Waterproof :: Waterproof (n.) A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water..
Shampoo :: Shampoo (v. t.) To wash throughly and rub the head of (a person), with the fingers, using either soap, or a soapy preparation, for the more thorough cleansing..
Maltine :: Maltine (n.) The fermentative principle of malt; malt diastase; also, a name given to various medicinal preparations made from or containing malt..
Preparation :: Preparation (n.) The holding over of a note from one chord into the next chord, where it forms a temporary discord, until resolved in the chord that follows; the anticipation of a discordant note in the preceding concord, so that the ear is prepared for the shock. See Suspension..
Beauxite :: Beauxite (n.) A ferruginous hydrate of alumina. It is largely used in the preparation of aluminium and alumina, and for the lining of furnaces which are exposed to intense heat..
Wash :: Wash (n.) A liquid preparation for the hair; as, a hair wash..
Cosmetical :: Cosmetical (a.) Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation..
Crayon :: Crayon (n.) An implement for drawing, made of clay and plumbago, or of some preparation of chalk, usually sold in small prisms or cylinders..
Rush :: Rush (v. i.) To enter into something with undue haste and eagerness, or without due deliberation and preparation; as, to rush business or speculation..
Statuminate :: Statuette (n.) A small statue; -- usually applied to a figure much less than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta or the like. Cf. Figurine..
Moonshine :: Moonshine (n.) A preparation of eggs for food.
Recoction :: Recoction (n.) A second coction or preparation; a vamping up.
Mercurial :: Mercurial (n.) A preparation containing mercury.
Cram :: Cram (v. t.) To put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study, as in preparation for an examination; as, a pupil is crammed by his tutor..
Extempore :: Extempore (adv.) Without previous study or meditation; without preparation; on the spur of the moment; suddenly; extemporaneously; as, to write or speak extempore..
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