Definition of parting

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Parting (n.) The separation and determination of alloys; esp., the separation, as by acids, of gold from silver in the assay button..

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Crotch :: Crotch (n.) The angle formed by the parting of two legs or branches; a fork; the point where a trunk divides; as, the crotch of a tree..
Energizing :: Energizing (a.) Capable of imparting or exercising energy.
Giving :: Giving (n.) The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
Exorbitant :: Exorbitant (a.) Departing from an orbit or usual track; hence, deviating from the usual or due course; going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety; excessive; extravagant; enormous; inordinate; as, exorbitant appetites and passions; exorbitant charges, demands, or claims..
Segregation :: Segregation (n.) The act of segregating, or the state of being segregated; separation from others; a parting..
Pulley :: Pulley (v. t.) A wheel with a broad rim, or grooved rim, for transmitting power from, or imparting power to, the different parts of machinery, or for changing the direction of motion, by means of a belt, cord, rope, or chain..
Cosmetical :: Cosmetical (a.) Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation..
Kiss :: Kiss (v.) A salutation with the lips, as a token of affection, respect, etc.; as, a parting kiss; a kiss of reconciliation..
Eccentric :: Eccentric (a.) Deviating or departing from the center, or from the line of a circle; as, an eccentric or elliptical orbit; pertaining to deviation from the center or from true circular motion..
Impartation :: Impartation (n.) The act of imparting, or the thing imparted..
Quartation :: Quartation (n.) The act, process, or result (in the process of parting) of alloying a button of nearly pure gold with enough silver to reduce the fineness so as to allow acids to attack and remove all metals except the gold; -- called also inquartation. Compare Parting..
Parting :: Parting (v.) Admitting of being parted; partible.
Outgoing :: Outgoing (a.) Going out; departing; as, the outgoing administration; an outgoing steamer..
Departing :: Departing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Depar.
Tittle-tattling :: Tittle-tattling (n.) The act or habit of parting idly or gossiping.
Department :: Department (v. i.) Act of departing; departure.
Singular :: Singular (a.) Departing from general usage or expectations; odd; whimsical; -- often implying disapproval or consure.
Error :: Error (n.) A departing or deviation from the truth; falsity; false notion; wrong opinion; mistake; misapprehension.
Parting :: Parting (v.) Given when departing; as, a parting shot; a parting salute..
Cog :: Cog (n.) A tooth, cam, or catch for imparting or receiving motion, as on a gear wheel, or a lifter or wiper on a shaft; originally, a separate piece of wood set in a mortise in the face of a wheel..
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