Definition of derive

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Derive (v. t.) To obtain one substance from another by actual or theoretical substitution; as, to derive an organic acid from its corresponding hydrocarbon..

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Oleic :: Oleic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or contained in, oil; as, oleic acid, an acid of the acrylic acid series found combined with glyceryl in the form of olein in certain animal and vegetable fats and oils, such as sperm oil, olive oil, etc. At low temperatures the acid is crystalline, but melts to an oily liquid above 14/ C..
Instinctive :: Instinctive (a.) Of or pertaining to instinct; derived from, or prompted by, instinct; of the nature of instinct; determined by natural impulse or propensity; acting or produced without reasoning, deliberation, instruction, or experience; spontaneous..
Tropeine :: Tropeine (n.) Any one of a series of artificial ethereal salts derived from the alkaloidal base tropine.
Ketonic :: Ketonic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, a ketone; as, a ketonic acid..
Inexpert :: Inexpert (a.) Not expert; not skilled; destitute of knowledge or dexterity derived from practice.
Octylic :: Octylic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, octyl; as, octylic ether..
Thiophenic :: Thiophenic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, thiophene; specifically, designating a certain acid analogous to benzoic acid..
Paternal :: Paternal (a.) Received or derived from a father; hereditary; as, a paternal estate..
Decatoic :: Decatoic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, decane..
Glyceric :: Glyceric (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, glycerin..
Tantalic :: Tantalic (a.) Of or pertaining to tantalum; derived from, or containing, tantalum; specifically, designating any one of a series of acids analogous to nitric acid and the polyacid compounds of phosphorus..
Pyroxylic :: Pyroxylic (a.) Derived from wood by distillation; -- formerly used in designating crude wood spirit.
Palmy :: Palmy (a.) Bearing palms; abounding in palms; derived from palms; as, a palmy shore..
Use :: Use (v. t.) Yielding of service; advantage derived; capability of being used; usefulness; utility.
Chrysophanic :: Chrysophanic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, or resembling, chrysophane..
Sulphurous :: Sulphurous (a.) Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the sulphuric compounds..
Carminic :: Carminic (a.) Of or pertaining to, or derived from, carmine..
Vermiculite :: Vermiculite (n.) A group of minerals having, a micaceous structure. They are hydrous silicates, derived generally from the alteration of some kind of mica. So called because the scales, when heated, open out into wormlike forms..
Traditional :: Traditional (a.) Of or pertaining to tradition; derived from tradition; communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only; transmitted from age to age without writing; as, traditional opinions; traditional customs; traditional expositions of the Scriptures..
Take :: Take (v. t.) To draw; to deduce; to derive.
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