used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Metals Unequally Influenced by Heat.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
chloratenounUS /ˈklɔːreɪt/
any salt of chloric acid
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
CombustionnounUS /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
From this reading Spontaneous Combustion.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
fire-shovel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Metals Unequally Influenced by Heat.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
the act of retaining something
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
InfluencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Metals Unequally Influenced by Heat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
MetalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Metals Unequally Influenced by Heat.
MixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
platina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
potashnounUS /ˈpɑːtæʃ/
a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
established beyond doubt
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
SpontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading Spontaneous Combustion.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
sulphuricadjective
of or relating to or containing sulfur
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
Unequallyadverb
in an unequal or partial manner
From this reading Metals Unequally Influenced by Heat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
at the time that
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Mix a small quantity of chlorate of potash with spirit of wine in a strong saucer; add a little sulphuric acid, and an orange vapor will arise and burst into flame with a loud crackling sound.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading All metals do not conduct heat at the same rate as may be proved by holding in the flame of a candle at the same time a piece of silver wire and a piece of platina wire, when the silver wire will become too hot to hold, much sooner than the platina.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Or cut a cone of each wire, tip it with wax, and place it upon a heated plate (as a fire-shovel), when the wax will melt at different periods.
