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Tower :: Tower (n.) A mass of building standing alone and insulated, usually higher than its diameter, but when of great size not always of that proportion..

Alcoholometry :: Alcoholometry (n.) The process or method of ascertaining the proportion of pure alcohol which spirituous liquors contain.

Vanadinite :: Vanadinite (n.) A mineral occurring in yellowish, and ruby-red hexagonal crystals. It consist of lead vanadate with a small proportion of lead chloride..

Club :: Club (v. t.) To raise, or defray, by a proportional assesment; as, to club the expense..

Super :: Super- () A prefix formerly much used to denote that the ingredient to the name of which it was prefixed was present in a large, or unusually large, proportion as compared with the other ingredients; as in calcium superphosphate. It has been superseded by per-, bi-, di-, acid, etc. (as peroxide, bicarbonate, disulphide, and acid sulphate), which retain the old meanings of super-, but with sharper definition. Cf. Acid, a., Bi-, Di-, and Per-..

Proportion :: Proportion (v.) To form with symmetry or suitableness, as the parts of the body..

Disproportional :: Disproportional (a.) Not having due proportion to something else; not having proportion or symmetry of parts; unsuitable in form, quantity or value; inadequate; unequal; as, a disproportional limb constitutes deformity in the body; the studies of youth should not be disproportional to their understanding..

Sub :: Sub- () A prefix denoting that the ingredient (of a compound) signified by the term to which it is prefixed,is present in only a small proportion, or less than the normal amount; as, subsulphide, suboxide, etc. Prefixed to the name of a salt it is equivalent to basic; as, subacetate or basic acetate..

Protosilicate :: Protosilicate (n.) A silicate formed with the lowest proportion of silicic acid, or having but one atom of silicon in the molecule..

Chime :: Chime (n.) Pleasing correspondence of proportion, relation, or sound..

Disproportioned :: Disproportioned (imp. & p. p.) of Disproportio.

Acetylene :: Acetylene (n.) A gaseous compound of carbon and hydrogen, in the proportion of two atoms of the former to two of the latter. It is a colorless gas, with a peculiar, unpleasant odor, and is produced for use as an illuminating gas in a number of ways, but chiefly by the action of water on calcium carbide. Its light is very brilliant..

Isologous :: Isologous (a.) Having similar proportions, similar relations, or similar differences of composition; -- said specifically of groups or series which differ by a constant difference; as, ethane, ethylene, and acetylene, or their analogous compounds, form an isologous series..

Scale :: Scale (n.) A series of spaces marked by lines, and representing proportionately larger distances; as, a scale of miles, yards, feet, etc., for a map or plan..

Polymerize :: Polymerize (v. i.) To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde..

Attemper :: Attemper (v. t.) To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice..

Disproportionally :: Disproportionally (adv.) In a disproportional manner; unsuitably in form, quantity, or value; unequally..

Asymmetrical :: Asymmetrical (a.) Not symmetrical; wanting proportion; esp., not bilaterally symmetrical..

Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.

Fine :: Fine (superl.) Having (such) a proportion of pure metal in its composition; as, coins nine tenths fine..

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