Definition of sub

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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..

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Suable :: Suability (n.) Liability to be sued; the state of being subjected by law to civil process.
Polymerism :: Polymerism (n.) The state, quality, or relation of two or more polymeric substances..
Take :: Take (v. t.) To obtain possession of by force or artifice; to get the custody or control of; to reduce into subjection to one's power or will; to capture; to seize; to make prisoner; as, to take am army, a city, or a ship; also, to come upon or befall; to fasten on; to attack; to seize; -- said of a disease, misfortune, or the like..
Landreeve :: Landreeve (n.) A subordinate officer on an extensive estate, who acts as an assistant to the steward..
Sublieutenant :: Sublibrarian (n.) An under or assistant librarian.
Supersulphate :: Supersubtle (a.) To subtle.
Compulsion :: Compulsion (n.) The act of compelling, or the state of being compelled; the act of driving or urging by force or by physical or moral constraint; subjection to force..
Subdeaconry :: Subdeacon (n.) One belonging to an order in the Roman Catholic Church, next interior to the order of deacons; also, a member of a minor order in the Greek Church..
Impregnate :: Impregnate (v. t.) To infuse particles of another substance into; to communicate the quality of another to; to cause to be filled, imbued, mixed, or furnished (with something); as, to impregnate India rubber with sulphur; clothing impregnated with contagion; rock impregnated with ore..
Subalternating :: Subalternate (n.) A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one. See Subaltern, 2..
Subpena :: Subpellucid (a.) Somewhat pellucid; nearly pellucid.
Phosphorescent :: Phosphorescent (n.) A phosphorescent substance.
Aid :: Aid (v. t.) A subsidy granted to the king by Parliament; also, an exchequer loan..
Addition :: Addition (n.) The act of adding two or more things together; -- opposed to subtraction or diminution.
Underbuilding :: Underbuilding (n.) Same as Substruction.
Subeditor :: Subdural (a.) Situated under the dura mater, or between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane..
Uvitonic :: Uvitonic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid which is obtained as a white crystalline substance by the action of ammonia on pyrotartaric acid..
Crook :: Crook (n.) An artifice; trick; tricky device; subterfuge.
Thrombus :: Thrombus (n.) A tumor produced by the escape of blood into the subcutaneous cellular tissue.
Conspectus :: Conspectus (n.) A general sketch or outline of a subject; a synopsis; an epitome.
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