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- English Word Bisulcous Definition Bisulcate.
- English Word Bisulphate Definition A sulphate in which but half the hydrogen of the acid is replaced by a positive element or radical, thus making the proportion of the acid to the positive or basic portion twice what it is in the normal sulphates; an acid sulphate.
- English Word Bisulphide Definition A sulphide having two atoms of sulphur in the molecule; a disulphide, as in iron pyrites, FeS2; -- less frequently called bisulphuret.
- English Word Bisulphite Definition A salt of sulphurous acid in which the base replaces but half the hydrogen of the acid; an acid sulphite.
- English Word Bisulphuret Definition See Bisulphide.
- English Word Bit Definition The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.
- English Word Bit Definition Fig.: Anything which curbs or restrains.
- English Word Bit Definition To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
- English Word Bit Definition imp. & p. p. of Bite.
- English Word Bit Definition A part of anything, such as may be bitten off or taken into the mouth; a morsel; a bite. Hence: A small piece of anything; a little; a mite.
- English Word Bit Definition Somewhat; something, but not very great.
- English Word Bit Definition A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock.
- English Word Bit Definition The part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers.
- English Word Bit Definition The cutting iron of a plane.
- English Word Bit Definition In the Southern and Southwestern States, a small silver coin (as the real) formerly current; commonly, one worth about 12 1/2 cents; also, the sum of 12 1/2 cents.
- English Word Bit Definition 3d sing. pr. of Bid, for biddeth.
- English Word Bit Definition of Bite
- English Word Bit Definition of Bite
- English Word Bitake Definition To commend; to commit.
- English Word Bitangent Definition Possessing the property of touching at two points.
- English Word Bitangent Definition A line that touches a curve in two points.
- English Word Bitartrate Definition A salt of tartaric acid in which the base replaces but half the acid hydrogen; an acid tartrate, as cream of tartar.
- English Word Bitch Definition The female of the canine kind, as of the dog, wolf, and fox.
- English Word Bitch Definition An opprobrious name for a woman, especially a lewd woman.
- English Word Bite Definition To seize with the teeth, so that they enter or nip the thing seized; to lacerate, crush, or wound with the teeth; as, to bite an apple; to bite a crust; the dog bit a man.
- English Word Bite Definition To puncture, abrade, or sting with an organ (of some insects) used in taking food.
- English Word Bite Definition To cause sharp pain, or smarting, to; to hurt or injure, in a literal or a figurative sense; as, pepper bites the mouth.
- English Word Bite Definition To cheat; to trick; to take in.
- English Word Bite Definition To take hold of; to hold fast; to adhere to; as, the anchor bites the ground.
- English Word Bite Definition To seize something forcibly with the teeth; to wound with the teeth; to have the habit of so doing; as, does the dog bite?