Definition of placing

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Placing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Plac.

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Bivalent :: Bivalent (p. pr.) Equivalent in combining or displacing power to two atoms of hydrogen; dyad.
Monatomic :: Monatomic (adv.) Having the equivalence or replacing power of an atom of hydrogen; univalent; as, the methyl radical is monatomic..
Interposition :: Interposition (n.) The act of interposing, or the state of being interposed; a being, placing, or coming between; mediation..
Contraposition :: Contraposition (n.) A placing over against; opposite position.
Postposition :: Postposition (n.) The act of placing after, or the state of being placed after..
Catasterism :: Catasterism (n.) A placing among the stars; a catalogue of stars.
Interlocation :: Interlocation (n.) A placing or coming between; interposition.
Circumposition :: Circumposition (n.) The act of placing in a circle, or round about, or the state of being so placed..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The period of the night during which a person does duty as a sentinel, or guard; the time from the placing of a sentinel till his relief; hence, a division of the night..
Displacing :: Displacing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Displac.
Low-church :: Low-church (a.) Not placing a high estimate on ecclesiastical organizations or forms; -- applied especially to Episcopalians, and opposed to high-church. See High Church, under High..
Supplanter :: Supplantation (n.) The act of supplanting or displacing.
Juxtaposition :: "Juxtaposition (v. i.) A placing or being placed in nearness or contiguity, or side by side; as, a juxtaposition of words..
Ventilation :: Ventilation (n.) The act of ventilating, or the state of being ventilated; the art or process of replacing foul air by that which is pure, in any inclosed place, as a house, a church, a mine, etc.; free exposure to air..
Placing :: Placing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Plac.
Vicarious :: Vicarious (prep.) Acting as a substitute; -- said of abnormal action which replaces a suppressed normal function; as, vicarious hemorrhage replacing menstruation..
Metachronism :: Metachronism (n.) An error committed in chronology by placing an event after its real time.
Salam :: Salam (n.) A salutation or compliment of ceremony in the east by word or act; an obeisance, performed by bowing very low and placing the right palm on the forehead..
Apotheosis :: Apotheosis (n. pl.) The act of elevating a mortal to the rank of, and placing him among, the gods; deification..
Split :: Split (n.) the division by a player of one hand of blackjack into two hands, allowed when the first two cards dealt to a player have the same value; the player is usually obliged to increase the amount wagered by placing a sum equal to the original bet on the new hand thus created..
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