Definition of composition

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Composition (n.) The setting up of type and arranging it for printing.

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Lance :: Lance (n.) One of the small paper cases filled with combustible composition, which mark the outlines of a figure..
Fibrin :: Fibrin (n.) A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood either by decomposition of fibrinogen, or from the union of fibrinogen and paraglobulin which exist separately in the blood. It is insoluble in water, but is readily digestible in gastric and pancreatic juice..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To mark the outline of by puncturing; to trace or form by pricking; to mark by punctured dots; as, to prick a pattern for embroidery; to prick the notes of a musical composition..
Alum Shale :: Alum shale () A variety of shale or clay slate, containing iron pyrites, the decomposition of which leads to the formation of alum, which often effloresces on the rock..
Rhapsody :: Rhapsody (n.) A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies..
Spokeshave :: Spoken (a.) Characterized by a certain manner or style in speaking; -- often in composition; as, a pleasant-spoken man..
White :: White (n.) The color of pure snow; one of the natural colors of bodies, yet not strictly a color, but a composition of all colors; the opposite of black; whiteness. See the Note under Color, n., 1..
Piece :: Piece (n.) A literary or artistic composition; as, a piece of poetry, music, or statuary..
Stroke :: Stroke (v. t.) Hence, by extension, an addition or amandment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay..
Compositive :: Compositive (a.) Having the quality of entering into composition; compounded.
Bottomed :: Bottomed (a.) Having at the bottom, or as a bottom; resting upon a bottom; grounded; -- mostly, in composition; as, sharp-bottomed; well-bottomed..
Synthesis :: Synthesis (n.) Composition, or the putting of two or more things together, as in compounding medicines..
Ivoride :: Ivoride (n.) A composition resembling ivory in appearance and used as a substitute for it.
Intentioned :: Intentioned (a.) Having designs; -- chiefly used in composition; as, well-intentioned, having good designs; ill-intentioned, having ill designs..
Inch :: Inch (a.) Measurement an inch in any dimension, whether length, breadth, or thickness; -- used in composition; as, a two-inch cable; a four-inch plank..
Saligenin :: Saligenin (n.) A phenol alcohol obtained, by the decomposition of salicin, as a white crystalline substance; -- called also hydroxy-benzyl alcohol..
Paste :: Paste (n.) A highly refractive vitreous composition, variously colored, used in making imitations of precious stones or gems. See Strass..
Whitewash :: Whitewash (n.) A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime..
Concerto :: Concerto (n.) A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill..
Composition :: Composition (n.) Synthesis as opposed to analysis.
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