Definition of contain

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Contain (v. t.) To have capacity for; to be able to hold; to hold; to be equivalent to; as, a bushel contains four pecks..

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Mercuric :: Mercuric (a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, mercury; containing mercury; -- said of those compounds of mercury into which this element enters in its lowest proportion..
Appoint :: Appoint (v. t.) To direct, designate, or limit; to make or direct a new disposition of, by virtue of a power contained in a conveyance; -- said of an estate already conveyed..
Willowed :: Willowed (a.) Abounding with willows; containing willows; covered or overgrown with willows.
Gill :: Gill (n.) A woody glen; a narrow valley containing a stream.
Atheroma :: Atheroma (n.) An encysted tumor containing curdy matter.
Filbert :: Filbert (n.) The fruit of the Corylus Avellana or hazel. It is an oval nut, containing a kernel that has a mild, farinaceous, oily taste, agreeable to the palate..
Average :: Average (a.) Pertaining to an average or mean; medial; containing a mean proportion; of a mean size, quality, ability, etc.; ordinary; usual; as, an average rate of profit; an average amount of rain; the average Englishman; beings of the average stamp..
Hydrogenous :: Hydrogenous (a.) Of or pertaining to hydrogen; containing hydrogen.
Tellurous :: Tellurous (a.) Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or containing, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with telluric compounds; as, tellurous acid, which is analogous to sulphurous acid..
Enunciative :: Enunciative (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, enunciation; declarative..
Gleucometer :: Gleucometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the specific gravity and ascertaining the quantity of sugar contained in must.
Central :: Central (a.) Relating to the center; situated in or near the center or middle; containing the center; of or pertaining to the parts near the center; equidistant or equally accessible from certain points.
Re- :: Re- () A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline, to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim, to call out against; repugn, to fight against; recognition, a knowing again; rejoin, to join again; reiterate; reassure. Combinations containing the prefix re- are readily formed, and are for the most part of obvious signification..
Retinophora :: Retinophora (n.) One of group of two to four united cells which occupy the axial part of the ocelli, or ommatidia, of the eyes of invertebrates, and contain the terminal nerve fibrillae. See Illust. under Ommatidium..
Fluoric :: Fluoric (a.) Pertaining to, obtained from, or containing, fluorine..
Essential :: Essential (a.) Containing the essence or characteristic portion of a substance, as of a plant; highly rectified; pure; hence, unmixed; as, an essential oil..
Anticipative :: Anticipative (a.) Anticipating, or containing anticipation..
Collet :: Collet (n.) The part of a ring containing the bezel in which the stone is set.
Erythrogen :: Erythrogen (n.) A substance reddened by acids, which is supposed to be contained in flowers..
Anachronous :: Anachronous (a.) Containing an anachronism; anachronistic.
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