) A collection of eight books; especially, the first eight books of the Old Testament. Octavalent (a.) Having a valence of eight; capable of being combined with, exchanged for, or compared with, eight atoms of hydrogen; -- said of certain atoms or radicals. Octave (n.) The eighth ...
Enamel is a non-reactive surface known to distribute heat most evenly across the large bottom of the pot so that no section of the sugar burns before the others; it’s also a non-reactive surface, so it won’t introduce metal elements or flavoring into your caramel like stainless steel, ...
prothesis πρόθεσις, ἡ The offertory, the preparation of the bread and chalice in a separate liturgical rite before the beginning of the Eucharist or PRES. S. R. F. Taft. “Prothesis”. ODB III. Sophia Σοφία “Wisdom!”, proclamation of the priest before the reading...