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One versed in the science of magnetism; a magnetist.

The science of magnetism.

The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.

That branch of science which treats of the development of electricity by the action of magnets; -- the counterpart of electro- magnetism.

One versed in the science of malacology.

The science which relates to the structure and habits of mollusks.

That branch of zoölogical science which relates to the crustaceans; -- called also carcinology.

The science which relates to mammals or the Mammalia. See Mammalia.

the act of handling work by hand; use of the hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or art. Manipulation is to the chemist like the external senses to the mind. Whewell.

The science of the determination of the density of vapors and gases.

gain the command of, so as to understand or apply; to become an adept in; as, to master a science.

Any unprofitable science. [Obs.]

That branch of medical science which treats of the nature and properties of all the substances that are employed for the cure of diseases.

That science, or class of sciences, which treats of the exact relations existing between quantities or magnitudes, and of the methods by which, in accordance with these relations, quantities sought are deducible from other quantities known or supposed; the science of spatial and quantitative relations.…

nected with, or dependent upon, both mechanics and chemistry; -- said especially of those sciences which treat of such phenomena as seem to depend on the laws both of mechanics and chemistry, as electricity and magnetism.

That science, or branch of applied mathematics, which treats of the action of forces on bodies.

That branch of science which treats of moving machines.

Of, pertaining to, or having to do with, the art of healing disease, or the science of medicine; as, the medical profession; medical services; a medical dictionary; medical jurisprudence.

The science which relates to the prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease.

Science of medicine. [Obs.]