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Stere [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In the new French system of measures, the unit for solid measure, equal to a cubic meter.

Stere [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A unit of cubic measure in the metric system, being a cubic meter, or kiloliter, and equal to 35.3 cubic feet, or nearly 1/ cubic yards.

2. A rudder. See 5th Steer.

3. Helmsman. See 6th Steer.

Stere [Verb transitive and intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To stir.

Sterelmintha [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Same as Platyelminthes.

Stereo- Webster's Dictionary 1913

A combining form meaning solid, hard, firm, as in stereo-chemistry, stereography.

Stereo-chemic [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Stereo-chemical

Stereo-chemical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pertaining to, or illustrating, the hypothetical space relations of atoms in the molecule; as, a stereo-chemic formula.

Stereo-chemistry [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Chemistry considered with reference to the space relations of atoms.

Stereobate [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The lower part or basement of a building or pedestal; -- used loosely for several different forms of basement.

Stereochrome [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Stereochromic picture.

Stereochromic [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pertaining to the art of stereochromy; produced by stereochromy.

Stereochromy [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A style of painting on plastered walls or stone, in which the colors are rendered permanent by sprinklings of water, in which is mixed a proportion of soluble glass (a silicate of soda).

Stereochromy Encyclopedia Britannica

STEREOCHROMY. See Silica.

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Stereoelectric [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to the generation of electricity by means of solid bodies alone; as, a stereoelectric current is one obtained by means of solids, without any liquid.

Stereogram [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A diagram or picture which represents objects in such a way as to give the impression of relief or solidity; also, a stereograph.

Stereograph [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Any picture, or pair of pictures, prepared for exhibition in the stereoscope. Stereographs are now commonly made by means of photography.

Stereographic [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Made or done according to the rules of stereography; delineated on a plane; as a stereographic chart of the earth.

Stereographic [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Stereographical

Stereographical [\N] Webster's Dictionary 1828

STEREOGRAPHIC, STEREOGRAPHICAL adjective [from stereography.] Made or done according to the rules of stereography; delineated on a plane; as a stereographic chart of the earth.

Stereographical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Made or done according to the rules of stereography; delineated on a plane; as, a stereographic chart of the earth.

Stereographically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

By delineation on plane.

Stereographically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a stereographical manner; by delineation on a plane.

Stereography [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The act or art of delineating the forms of solid bodies on a plane; a branch of solid geometry which shows the construction of all solids which are regularly defined.

Stereography [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The art of delineating the forms of solid bodies on a plane; a branch of solid geometry which shows the construction of all solids which are regularly defined.

Stereometer [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. An instrument for measuring the solid contents of a body, or the capacity of a vessel; a volumenometer.

2. An instrument for determining the specific gravity of liquid bodies, porous bodies, and powders, as well as solids.

Stereometric [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Stereometrical

Stereometrical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Pertaining to or performed by stereometry.

Stereometrical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to stereometry; performed or obtained by stereometry.