Mineral definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary MIN'ERAL, n. [Low L ... a. Pertaining to minerals; consisting of fossil substances; as the mineral kingdom. 1. Impregnated with minerals or fossil matter; as mineral waters; a mineral spring. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adj 1: relating to minerals; "mineral elements"; "mineral deposits" 2: composed of matter other than plant or ...
mineral wax definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association ... in making ceresin and candles [syn: ader wax, earth wax, mineral wax, ozokerite, ozocerite] Merriam Webster's noun Date: circa 1864 a wax of mineral origin; especially ozokerite Webster's 1913 Dictionary Wax Wax, n ... with certain deposits of rock salt and coal; -- called also mineral wax, and ozocerite. (g) Thick sirup made by boiling down ... the berries of certain species of Rhus, esp. R. succedanea. Mineral wax. (Min.) See Wax, 2 (f), above. Wax cloth. ...
mineral kingdom definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: all ... or ruling characteristics; a principal division; a department; as, the mineral kingdom. ``The animal and vegetable kingdoms.'' --Locke. Animal kingdom. See ... the acknowledged sovereign. (c) The authority or dominion of God. Mineral kingdom. See under Mineral. United Kingdom. See under United. Vegetable kingdom. See under Vegetable ... Realm; empire; dominion; monarchy; sovereignty; domain. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated ...
mineral water definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses; often effervescent; often used therapeutically Merriam Webster ... noun Date: 15th century water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (as carbon dioxide) Webster's 1913 Dictionary ... 2 of an inch to 1 inch above its top. Mineral water, waters which are so impregnated with foreign ingredients, such ... or temperature. Soft water, water not impregnated with lime or mineral salts. To hold water. See under Hold, v. t. To ... in alphabetical order in the Vocabulary. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to ...
mineral wool definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a light fibrous material used as an insulator [syn: mineral wool, rock wool] Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1872 any ... certain plants. Dead pulled wool, wool pulled from a carcass. Mineral wool. See under Mineral. Philosopher's wool. (Chem.) See Zinc oxide, under Zinc. Pulled ... from a pelt, or undressed hide. Slag wool. Same as Mineral wool, under Mineral. Wool ball, a ball or mass of wool. Wool ...
Mineral caoutchouc definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
mineral oil definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a ... softener) Merriam Webster's noun Date: 1771 an oil of mineral origin; especially a refined petroleum oil used especially as a laxative Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, ...
Mineral green definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
Mineral blue definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
Mineral charcoal definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
Mineral acids definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
Mineral candle definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
Mineral chameleon definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
Mineral tallow definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...
Mineral salt definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary Mineral Min"er*al, a. 1. Of or pertaining to minerals; consisting of a mineral or of minerals; as, a mineral substance. 2. Impregnated with minerals; as, mineral waters. Mineral acids (Chem.), inorganic acids, as sulphuric, nitric, phosphoric, hydrochloric, ...