Definition of obtain

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Obtain (v. i.) To prevail; to succeed.

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Odmyl :: Odmyl (n.) A volatile liquid obtained by boiling sulphur with linseed oil. It has an unpleasant garlic odor.
Haematexylin :: Haematexylin (n.) The coloring principle of logwood. It is obtained as a yellow crystalline substance, C16H14O6, with a sweetish taste. Formerly called also hematin..
Serine :: Serine (n.) A white crystalline nitrogenous substance obtained by the action of dilute sulphuric acid on silk gelatin.
Impetration :: Impetration (n.) The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty..
Stereogram :: Stereoelectric (a.) 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..
Obreptitious :: Obreptitious (a.) Done or obtained by surprise; with secrecy, or by concealment of the truth..
Meconic :: Meconic (a.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, the poppy or opium; specif. (Chem.), designating an acid related to aconitic acid, found in opium and extracted as a white crystalline substance..
Getting :: Getting (n.) The act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
Mechoacan :: Mechoacan (n.) A species of jalap, of very feeble properties, said to be obtained from the root of a species of Convolvulus (C. Mechoacan); -- so called from Michoacan, in Mexico, whence it is obtained..
Triumph :: Triumph (n.) To obtain victory; to be successful; to prevail.
Meconinic :: Meconinic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid which occurs in opium, and which may be obtained by oxidizing narcotine..
Valerone :: Valerone (n.) A ketone of valeric acid obtained as an oily liquid.
Luteolin :: Luteolin (n.) A yellow dyestuff obtained from the foliage of the dyer's broom (Reseda luteola).
Capnomor :: Capnomor (n.) A limpid, colorless oil with a peculiar odor, obtained from beech tar..
Adage :: Adage (n.) An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb..
Have :: Have (v. t.) To get possession of; to obtain; to get.
Valeramide :: Valeramide (n.) The acid amide derivative of valeric acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance..
Obreption :: Obreption (n.) The obtaining gifts of escheat by fraud or surprise.
Mummy :: Mummy (n.) A brown color obtained from bitumen. See Mummy brown (below).
Phthalic :: Phthalic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, a dibasic acid obtained by the oxidation of naphthalene and allied substances..
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