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From this reading [Page 152] CARBON.
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From this reading Symbol, C; Combining Proportion, 6.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
(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 This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
BORONnounUS /ˈbɔːrɑːn/
a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder
From this reading CARBON, BORON, SILICON, SELENIUM, SULPHUR, PHOSPHORUS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Symbol, C; Combining Proportion, 6.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
CARBONnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading CARBON, BORON, SILICON, SELENIUM, SULPHUR, PHOSPHORUS.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
CombiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading Symbol, C; Combining Proportion, 6.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
Metalloids
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From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
non-metallic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading [Page 152] CARBON.
by chance
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
PHOSPHORUSnounUS /ˈfɑːsfərəs/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading CARBON, BORON, SILICON, SELENIUM, SULPHUR, PHOSPHORUS.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
ProportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Symbol, C; Combining Proportion, 6.
SELENIUMnounUS /səˈliːniəm/
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading CARBON, BORON, SILICON, SELENIUM, SULPHUR, PHOSPHORUS.
SILICONnounUS /ˈsɪləkən/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading CARBON, BORON, SILICON, SELENIUM, SULPHUR, PHOSPHORUS.
solidsnounUS /ˈsɑːlədz/
plural of “solid” — matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
subdividedverbUS /ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “subdivide” — form into subdivisions
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
SULPHURverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading CARBON, BORON, SILICON, SELENIUM, SULPHUR, PHOSPHORUS.
SymbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Symbol, C; Combining Proportion, 6.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This group of non-metallic elements has been frequently styled "Metalloids," meaning substances allied to, but not possessing, all the properties belonging to a metallic substance; and therefore perhaps the expression, non-metallic solids, is the best that can be adopted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
viz
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From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They may be subdivided into two classes of three each, which have properties more or less allied to each other--viz., Carbon, Boron, Silicon; and Selenium, Sulphur, Phosphorus.
