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dropwise

dropwise adverb: in drops; one drop at a time.

Adverb

dropwise (not comparable)

  1. In drops; one drop at a time.
    Synonyms:
    dropmeal, guttatim

Adjective

dropwise (not comparable)

  1. One drop at a time.
    • dropwise addition

Synonyms of dropwise

Origin of dropwise

From drop + -wise.

Words formed from dropwise

Questions about dropwise

What does dropwise mean?
Dropwise means in drops; one drop at a time.
What part of speech is dropwise?
Dropwise can be an adverb or an adjective.

Words near dropwise in the dictionary

  1. droptops
  2. dropwall
  3. dropwalls
  4. dropwing
  5. dropwings
  6. dropwise
  7. dropwisely
  8. dropworm
  9. dropworms
  10. dropwort
  11. dropworts

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