imp. & p. p. of Strike. [ 1913 Webster ]
Struck jury (Law),
obs. p. p. of Strike. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
. (Chem.) a symbolic representation of the structure of one molecule of a chemical compound, showing the attachments of the atoms to each other, and representing their arrangement in space; the spatial representation is symbolic and approximate, and it may or may not depict the stereochemical relations of the bonds. Distinguished from
. (Engin. & Arch.) The shape of a member especially adapted to structural purposes, esp. in giving the greatest strength with the least material.
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n. [ L. structura, from struere, structum, to arrange, build, construct; perhaps akin to E. strew: cf. F. structure. Cf. Construe, Destroy, Instrument, Obstruct. ]
His son builds on, and never is content
Till the last farthing is in structure spent. J. Dryden, Jr. [ 1913 Webster ]
Want of insight into the structure and constitution of the terraqueous globe. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]
It [ basalt ] has often a prismatic structure. Dana. [ 1913 Webster ]
There stands a structure of majestic frame. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
Columnar structure.
a. (Biol.) Having a definite organic structure; showing differentiation of parts. [ 1913 Webster ]
The passage from a structureless state to a structured state is itself a vital process. H. Spencer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Without a definite structure, or arrangement of parts; without organization; devoid of cells; homogeneous;
n. One who forms structures; a builder; a constructor. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]