n. [ F. ] (Chem.) A high explosive similar to lyddite, consisting principally of picric acid, used in the French military service. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. [ L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. défini. See Define. ]
Elements combine in definite proportions. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]
Definite article (Gram.),
Definite inflorescence. (Bot.)
Law of definite proportions (Chem.),
n. A thing defined or determined. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. défini. See Define. ]
Elements combine in definite proportions. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]
Definite article (Gram.),
Definite inflorescence. (Bot.)
Law of definite proportions (Chem.),
n. A thing defined or determined. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty. [ 1913 Webster ]