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Fluent :: Fluent (n.) A variable quantity, considered as increasing or diminishing; -- called, in the modern calculus, the function or integral..

Power :: Power (n.) A large quantity; a great number; as, a power o/ good things..

Iota :: Iota (n.) A very small quantity or degree; a jot; a particle.

Moderate :: Moderate (a.) Limited in quantity; sparing; temperate; frugal; as, moderate in eating or drinking; a moderate table..

Etherification :: Etherification (n.) The act or process of making ether; specifically, the process by which a large quantity of alcohol is transformed into ether by the agency of a small amount of sulphuric, or ethyl sulphuric, acid..

Ratio :: Ratio (n.) The relation which one quantity or magnitude has to another of the same kind. It is expressed by the quotient of the division of the first by the second; thus, the ratio of 3 to 6 is expressed by / or /; of a to b by a/b; or (less commonly) the second term is made the dividend; as, a:b = b/a..

Taste :: Taste (v. t.) To try by the touch of the tongue; to perceive the relish or flavor of (anything) by taking a small quantity into a mouth. Also used figuratively.

Store :: Store (v. t.) That which is accumulated, or massed together; a source from which supplies may be drawn; hence, an abundance; a great quantity, or a great number..

Predesignate :: Predesignate (a.) A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated..

Little :: Little (adv.) In a small quantity or degree; not much; slightly; somewhat; -- often with a preceding it.

Alkalimeter :: Alkalimeter (n.) An instrument to ascertain the strength of alkalies, or the quantity of alkali in a mixture..

Medium :: Medium (n.) That which lies in the middle, or between other things; intervening body or quantity. Hence, specifically: (a) Middle place or degree; mean..

About :: About (prep.) Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity..

Function :: Function (n.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x..

Dequantitate :: Dequantitate (v. t.) To diminish the quantity of; to disquantity.

Of :: Of (prep.) Denoting part of an aggregate or whole; belonging to a number or quantity mentioned; out of; from amongst; as, of this little he had some to spare; some of the mines were unproductive; most of the company..

Mountance :: Mountance (n.) Amount; sum; quantity; extent.

Size :: Size (n.) A settled quantity or allowance. See Assize.

Share :: Share (v.) A certain quantity; a portion; a part; a division; as, a small share of prudence..

Puddle :: Puddle (n.) A small quantity of dirty standing water; a muddy plash; a small pool.

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