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roperty of presenting different colors by transmitted light, when viewed in two different directions, the colors being unlike in the direction of unlike or unequal axes.

olite; -- so called from its presenting two different colors when viewed in two different directions. See Iolite.

One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others. Locke.

r having two coils or circuits, usually equal, through which currents passing in opposite directions are measured by the difference of their effect upon the needle. -- Differential gearing, a train of toothed wheels, usually an epicyclic train, so arranged as to constitute a differential motion. -- Differential motio…

ause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to diffuse information. Thence diffuse His good to worlds and ages infinite. Milton. We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations. Whewell.…

Capable of flowing or spreading in all directions; that may be diffused.

red crystalline nitrogenous substance or artificial production, which by reduction passes directly to indigo.

To expand; to distend; to enlarge or extend in all directions; to swell; -- opposed to contract; as, the air dilates the lungs; air is dilated by increase of heat.

termining the units of other physical quantities. Thus, since the unit of velocity varies directly as the unit of length and inversely as the unit of time, the dimensions of velocity are said to be length ÷ time; the dimensions of work are mass × (length)2 ÷ (time)2; the dimensions of density are mass ÷ (length)3. Dime…

dean mammal from the miocene beds of Europe and Asia. It is remarkable fora pair of tusks directed downward from the decurved apex of the lower jaw.

Definition; logical direction. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.

Inclination downward; direction below a horizontal line; slope; pitch.

e sun's rays from their surfaces, two images are presented to the eye, moving in opposite directions, and coinciding at the instant the sun's center is on the meridian.

Pertaining to the sending of two messages in the same direction at the same time. Diplex and contraplex are the two varieties of duplex.

Directing. Baxter.

Capable of being directed; steerable; as, a dirigible balloon.

eir great pieces against the city. Knolles. Feeling in other cases discharges itself in indirect muscular actions. H. Spencer.

Said of strata which lack conformity in direction of bedding, either as in unconformability, or as caused by a fault.

l out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines. He is delighted to dispense a share of it to all the company. Sir W. Scott.

Ordering; regulation; adjustment; management; government; direction. The execution leave to high disposal. Milton.