Definition of contain

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Contain (v. t.) To hold within fixed limits; to comprise; to include; to inclose; to hold.

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Chloriodic :: Chloriodic (a.) Compounded of chlorine and iodine; containing chlorine and iodine.
Cystose :: Cystose (a.) Containing, or resembling, a cyst or cysts; cystic; bladdery..
Stannine :: Stanniferous (a.) Containing or affording tin.
Sphere :: Sphere (n.) A body or space contained under a single surface, which in every part is equally distant from a point within called its center..
Semipedal :: Semipedal (a.) Containing a half foot.
Incapable :: Incapable (a.) Wanting in ability or qualification for the purpose or end in view; not large enough to contain or hold; deficient in physical strength, mental or moral power, etc.; not capable; as, incapable of holding a certain quantity of liquid; incapable of endurance, of comprehension, of perseverance, of reform, etc..
Resino-electric :: Resino-electric (a.) Containing or exhibiting resinous electricity.
Sweat :: Sweat (v. i.) The fluid which is excreted from the skin of an animal; the fluid secreted by the sudoriferous glands; a transparent, colorless, acid liquid with a peculiar odor, containing some fatty acids and mineral matter; perspiration. See Perspiration..
Didonia :: Didonia (n.) The curve which on a given surface and with a given perimeter contains the greatest area.
Double :: Double (a.) To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
Cryophorus :: Cryophorus (n.) An instrument used to illustrate the freezing of water by its own evaporation. The ordinary form consists of two glass bulbs, connected by a tube of the same material, and containing only a quantity of water and its vapor, devoid of air. The water is in one of the bulbs, and freezes when the other is cooled below 32ยก Fahr..
Sacramentary :: Sacramentary (n.) An ancient book of the Roman Catholic Church, written by Pope Gelasius, and revised, corrected, and abridged by St. Gregory, in which were contained the rites for Mass, the sacraments, the dedication of churches, and other ceremonies. There are several ancient books of the same kind in France and Germany..
Hyposulphurous :: Hyposulphurous (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, sulphur, all, or a part, in a low state of oxidation..
Subocular :: Suboctuple (a.) Containing one part of eight; having the ratio of one to eight.
Fatty :: Fatty (a.) Containing fat, or having the qualities of fat; greasy; gross; as, a fatty substance..
Chyle :: Chyle (n.) A milky fluid containing the fatty matter of the food in a state of emulsion, or fine mechanical division; formed from chyme by the action of the intestinal juices. It is absorbed by the lacteals, and conveyed into the blood by the thoracic duct..
Glucose :: Glucose (n.) The trade name of a sirup, obtained as an uncrystallizable reside in the manufacture of glucose proper, and containing, in addition to some dextrose or glucose, also maltose, dextrin, etc. It is used as a cheap adulterant of sirups, beers, etc..
Lithocyst :: Lithocyst (n.) A sac containing small, calcareous concretions (otoliths). They are found in many Medusae, and other invertebrates, and are supposed to be auditory organs..
Cartridge :: Cartridge (n.) A complete charge for a firearm, contained in, or held together by, a case, capsule, or shell of metal, pasteboard, or other material..
Petard :: Petard (n.) A case containing powder to be exploded, esp. a conical or cylindrical case of metal filled with powder and attached to a plank, to be exploded against and break down gates, barricades, drawbridges, etc. It has been superseded..
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