Definition of symbol

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Symbol (n.) That which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty..

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Crossbones :: Crossbones (n. pl.) A representation of two of the leg bones or arm bones of a skeleton, laid crosswise, often surmounted with a skull, and serving as a symbol of death..
Ideogram :: Ideogram (n.) A symbol used for convenience, or for abbreviation; as, 1, 2, 3, +, -, /, $, /, etc..
Operation :: Operation (n.) Something to be done; some transformation to be made upon quantities, the transformation being indicated either by rules or symbols..
Osmium :: Osmium (n.) A rare metallic element of the platinum group, found native as an alloy in platinum ore, and in iridosmine. It is a hard, infusible, bluish or grayish white metal, and the heaviest substance known. Its tetroxide is used in histological experiments to stain tissues. Symbol Os. Atomic weight 191.1. Specific gravity 22.477..
Titanium :: Titanium (n.) An elementary substance found combined in the minerals manaccanite, rutile, sphene, etc., and isolated as an infusible iron-gray amorphous powder, having a metallic luster. It burns when heated in the air. Symbol Ti. Atomic weight 48.1..
Mercury :: Mercury (n.) A metallic element mostly obtained by reduction from cinnabar, one of its ores. It is a heavy, opaque, glistening liquid (commonly called quicksilver), and is used in barometers, thermometers, ect. Specific gravity 13.6. Symbol Hg (Hydrargyrum). Atomic weight 199.8. Mercury has a molecule which consists of only one atom. It was named by the alchemists after the god Mercury, and designated by his symbol, /..
Curiologic :: Curiologic (a.) Pertaining to a rude kind of hieroglyphics, in which a thing is represented by its picture instead of by a symbol..
Seven :: Seven (n.) A symbol representing seven units, as 7, or vii..
Bromine :: Bromine (n.) One of the elements, related in its chemical qualities to chlorine and iodine. Atomic weight 79.8. Symbol Br. It is a deep reddish brown liquid of a very disagreeable odor, emitting a brownish vapor at the ordinary temperature. In combination it is found in minute quantities in sea water, and in many saline springs. It occurs also in the mineral bromyrite..
Crescent :: Crescent (n.) The ancient symbol of Byzantium or Constantinople.
Propitiatory :: Propitiatory (n.) The mercy seat; -- so called because a symbol of the propitiated Jehovah.
Symbol :: Symbol (n.) That which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty..
Tantalum :: Tantalum (n.) A rare nonmetallic element found in certain minerals, as tantalite, samarskite, and fergusonite, and isolated as a dark powder which becomes steel-gray by burnishing. Symbol Ta. Atomic weight 182.0. Formerly called also tantalium..
Four :: Four (n.) A symbol representing four units, as 4 or iv..
Fourteen :: Fourteen (n.) A symbol representing fourteen, as 14 or xiv..
Unction :: Unction (n.) The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction..
Ceremony :: Ceremony (n.) A ceremonial symbols; an emblem, as a crown, scepter, garland, etc..
Forty :: Forty (n.) A symbol expressing forty units; as, 40, or xl..
Nineteen :: Nineteen (n.) A symbol for nineteen units, as 19 or xix..
Ten :: Ten (n.) A symbol representing ten units, as 10, x, or X..
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