[ L. bis twice, which in composition drops the -s, akin to E. two. See Bis-, Two, and cf. Di-, Dis-. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + acid. ] (Chem.) Having two hydrogen atoms which can be replaced by negative atoms or radicals to form salts; -- said of bases. See Diacid. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + acuminate. ] (Bot.) Having points in two directions. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + angular. ] Having two angles or corners. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>a. [ Pref. bi- + angulous. ] Biangular. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + annual. ] Occurring twice a year; half-yearly; semiannual. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + antherigerous. ] (Bot.) Having two anthers. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. bi- + articulate. ] (Zool.) Having, or consisting of, tow joints. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
Being ignorant that there is a concealed bias within the spheroid, which will . . . swerve away. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Strong love is a bias upon the thoughts. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
Morality influences men's lives, and gives a bias to all their actions. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]