NAPIERIAN
\napˈi͡əɹi͡ən], \napˈiəɹiən], \n_a_p_ˈiə_ɹ_iə_n]\
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n[=a]-p[=e]'ri-an, adj. pertaining to John Napier of Merchiston (1550-1617), the inventor of logarithms.--NAPIER'S BONES, or RODS, an invention of Napier's for performing mechanically the operations of multiplication and division, by means of sets of rods.
By Thomas Davidson
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].