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Approximative :: Approximative (a.) Approaching; approximate.

Bowl :: Bowl (n.) A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemispherical), to hold liquids, etc..

Libration Point :: Libration point (n.) any one of five points in the plane of a system of two large astronomical bodies orbiting each other, as the Earth-moon system, where the gravitational pull of the two bodies on an object are approximately equal, and in opposite directions. A solid object moving in the same velocity and direction as such a libration point will remain in gravitational equilibrium with the two bodies of the system and not fall toward either body..

Level :: Level (n.) An approximately horizontal line or surface at a certain degree of altitude, or distance from the center of the earth; as, to climb from the level of the coast to the level of the plateau and then descend to the level of the valley or of the sea..

Mechanical :: Mechanical (a.) Obtained by trial, by measurements, etc.; approximate; empirical. See the 2d Note under Geometric..

Subquadruple :: Subquadrate (a.) Nearly or approximately square; almost square.

Joule :: "Joule (n.) A unit of work which is equal to 107 units of work in the C. G. S. system of units (ergs), and is practically equivalent to the energy expended in one second by an electric current of one ampere in a resistance of one ohm. One joule is approximately equal to 0.738 foot pounds..

Error :: Error (n.) The difference between the approximate result and the true result; -- used particularly in the rule of double position.

Proximal :: Proximal (a.) Toward or nearest, as to a body, or center of motion of dependence; proximate..

Approximator :: Approximator (n.) One who, or that which, approximates..

Proximately :: Proximately (adv.) In a proximate manner, position, or degree; immediately..

Osculant :: Osculant (a.) Intermediate in character, or on the border, between two genera, groups, families, etc., of animals or plants, and partaking somewhat of the characters of each, thus forming a connecting link; interosculant; as, the genera by which two families approximate are called osculant genera..

About :: About (adv.) Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time..

Subprehensile :: Subpolygonal (a.) Approximately polygonal; somewhat or almost polygonal.

Half :: Half (a.) Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge..

Approximately :: Approximately (adv.) With approximation; so as to approximate; nearly.

Immediate :: Immediate (a.) Not separated in respect to place by anything intervening; proximate; close; as, immediate contact..

Sebat :: Sebat (n.) The eleventh month of the ancient Hebrew year, approximately corresponding with February..

Watt :: Watt (n.) A unit of power or activity equal to 107 C.G.S. units of power, or to work done at the rate of one joule a second. An English horse power is approximately equal to 746 watts..

Estimate :: Estimate (n.) A valuing or rating by the mind, without actually measuring, weighing, or the like; rough or approximate calculation; as, an estimate of the cost of a building, or of the quantity of water in a pond..

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