Definition for MAG'IS-TER-Y

MAG'IS-TER-Y, n. [L. magisterium.]

Among chimists, a precipitate; a fine substance deposited by precipitation; usually applied to particular kinds of precipitate, as that of bismuth, coal, crab's eyes, sulphur, &c. [Obs.] Encyc.

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