MACRON
\mˈakɹɒn], \mˈakɹɒn], \m_ˈa_k_ɹ_ɒ_n]\
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A short, straight, horizontal mark [-], placed over vowels to denote that they are to be pronounced with a long sound; as, a, in dame; , in sam, etc.
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A short, straight, horizontal mark [-], placed over vowels to denote that they are to be pronounced with a long sound; as, a, in dame; , in sam, etc.
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By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].