Definition of metric

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Metric (a.) Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement; of or pertaining to the decimal system of measurement of which a meter is the unit; as, the metric system; a metric measurement..

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Stereometrical :: Stereometric (a.) Alt. of Stereometrica.
Ozonometric :: Ozonometric (a.) Pertaining to, or used for, the determination of the amount of ozone; of or relating to ozonometry..
Anthropometric :: Anthropometric (a.) Alt. of Anthropometrica.
Areometric :: Areometric (a.) Alt. of Areometrica.
Axis :: Axis (n.) A straight line, real or imaginary, passing through a body, on which it revolves, or may be supposed to revolve; a line passing through a body or system around which the parts are symmetrically arranged..
Monosymmetrical :: Monosymmetrical (a.) Same as Monoclinic.
Antimere :: Antimere (n.) One of the two halves of bilaterally symmetrical animals; one of any opposite symmetrical or homotypic parts in animals and plants.
Anisotropic :: Anisotropic (a.) Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, but all other crystals are anisotropic..
Heterosomati :: Heterosomati (n. pl.) An order of fishes, comprising the flounders, halibut, sole, etc., having the body and head asymmetrical, with both eyes on one side. Called also Heterosomata, Heterosomi..
Millimetre :: Millimetre (n.) A lineal measure in the metric system, containing the thousandth part of a meter; equal to .03937 of an inch. See 3d Meter..
Quintal :: Quintal (n.) A metric measure of weight, being 100,000 grams, or 100 kilograms, equal to 220.46 pounds avoirdupois..
Metric :: Metric (a.) Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement; of or pertaining to the decimal system of measurement of which a meter is the unit; as, the metric system; a metric measurement..
Immetrical :: Immetrical (a.) Not metrical or rhythmical.
Stoichiometry :: Stoichiometrical (a.) Of or pertaining to stoichiometry; employed in, or obtained by, stoichiometry..
Volumetric :: Volumetric (a.) Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume.
Cuprite :: Cuprite (n.) The red oxide of copper; red copper; an important ore of copper, occurring massive and in isometric crystals..
Chant :: Chant (v. t.) A short and simple melody, divided into two parts by double bars, to which unmetrical psalms, etc., are sung or recited. It is the most ancient form of choral music..
Lith :: Lith (n.) A joint or limb; a division; a member; a part formed by growth, and articulated to, or symmetrical with, other parts..
Metre :: Metre (n.) A measure of length, equal to 39.37 English inches, the standard of linear measure in the metric system of weights and measures. It was intended to be, and is very nearly, the ten millionth part of the distance from the equator to the north pole, as ascertained by actual measurement of an arc of a meridian. See Metric system, under Metric..
Dynamometrical :: Dynamometrical (a.) Relating to a dynamometer, or to the measurement of force doing work; as, dynamometrical instruments..
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