Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bittering

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.62 in modern English

Syllables
bit-ter-ing
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bitter compound, such as that used in adulterating beer or that removed from coffee.

noun

The act of making or becoming bitter.

verb

present participle and gerund of bitter

Example Sentences

Etymology

From bitter + -ing.

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Questions

What does bittering mean?
A bitter compound, such as that used in adulterating beer or that removed from coffee.
Where does bittering come from?
From bitter + -ing.

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