Dippings

/ˈdɪpɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dipping; multiple instances of plunging something into a liquid, or substances extracted by dipping.

Etymology

From dip (Old English dyppan) + -ing (forming nouns or gerunds from verbs) + -s for plural. A straightforward derivation of the core verb dip.

Kelly Says

In candlemaking, repeated dippings build up layers of wax—each dip adds color or scent, so a single candle might represent 30+ individual dips of pure manual labor!

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