base#7 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def the principal ingredient of a mixture
examples glycerinated gelatin is used as a base for many ointments
he told the painter that he wanted a yellow base with just a hint of green
everything she cooked seemed to have rice as the base
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Hypernym ingredient
Derivationally related form base → base
Incoming links
Hyponym ingredient
Derivationally related form base → base

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