a. [ Gr.
In this process the letterpress, engraving, or design of any kind is transferred to a zinc plate; the parts not covered with ink are eaten out, leaving a facsimile in relief to be printed from. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
a. [ Pref. a- not + static. ] (Magnetism) Having little or no tendency to take a fixed or definite position or direction: thus, a suspended magnetic needle, when rendered astatic, loses its polarity, or tendency to point in a given direction. [ 1913 Webster ]
Astatic pair (Magnetism),
adv. In an astatic manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state of being astatic. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_; separative. See Diastase. ] (Physiol. Chem.) Relating to diastase; having the properties of diastase; effecting the conversion of starch into sugar. [ 1913 Webster ]
The influence of acids and alkalies on the diastatic action of saliva. Lauder Brunton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Same as Hemastatics. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Physiol.) Laws relating to the equilibrium of the blood in the blood vessels. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of, pertaining to, or caused by, metastasis;