opprobrium
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Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.
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A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
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The formation of a powdery surface on crystals, as a hydrate is converted to anhydrous form by losing loosely bound water of crystallization to the atmosphere.
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A device for measuring time, such as a watch or clock
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Explanation
Opprobrium means public disgrace or shame resulting from shameful conduct. Option A is the correct definition. Option B describes an astringent. Option C describes efflorescence. Option D describes a chronometer.