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noun
A group of two things.
A tuplet of two notes played in the time of three.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
A group of two things.
the set of two electrons, with antiparallel spins, in the same orbital
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
An empty box placed above the existing boxes of the beehive in order to allow the colony to expand or store additional honey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
Topics: agriculture, beekeeping, business, lifestyle
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History
Mid-17th century. From Latin duplus.
Across languages
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