Definition of ascent

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Ascent () The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; rising grade; as, a road has an ascent of five degrees..

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Swell :: Swell (n.) A gradual ascent, or rounded elevation, of land; as, an extensive plain abounding with little swells..
Dermatogen :: Dermatogen (n.) Nascent epidermis, or external cuticle of plants in a forming condition..
Ladder :: Ladder (v. i.) A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps..
Connascent :: Connascent (a.) Born together; produced at the same time.
Source :: Source (n.) The act of rising; a rise; an ascent.
Xylogen :: Xylogen (n.) Nascent wood; wood cells in a forming state.
Stibious :: Stibine (n.) Antimony hydride, or hydrogen antimonide, a colorless gas produced by the action of nascent hydrogen on antimony. It has a characteristic odor and burns with a characteristic greenish flame. Formerly called also antimoniureted hydrogen..
Deoxidizer :: Deoxidizer (n.) That which removes oxygen; hence, a reducing agent; as, nascent hydrogen is a deoxidizer..
Nascent :: Nascent (a.) Evolving; being evolved or produced.
Ascent :: Ascent () The way or means by which one ascends.
Barometer :: Barometer (n.) An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere, and hence for judging of the probable changes of weather, or for ascertaining the height of any ascent..
Violescent :: Violescent (a.) Tending to a violet color; violascent.
Periblem :: Periblem (n.) Nascent cortex, or immature cellular bark..
Uprising :: Uprising (n.) Act of rising; also, a steep place; an ascent..
Ascent :: Ascent () An eminence, hill, or high place..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve..
Subnect :: Subnascent (a.) Growing underneath.
Ascensional :: Ascensional (a.) Relating to ascension; connected with ascent; ascensive; tending upward; as, the ascensional power of a balloon..
Nascency :: Nascency (n.) State of being nascent; birth; beginning; origin.
Grade :: Grade (v. t.) To reduce to a level, or to an evenly progressive ascent, as the line of a canal or road..
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