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Explosive, a mix of RDX and TNT
Composition B (Comp B), also known as Hexotol and Hexolite (among others), is a high explosive consisting of castable mixtures of RDX and TNT. It is used
Composition_B
Family of related US-specified plastic explosives consisting primarily of RDX
1940s the format "Composition <letter>" was used for various compositions of the (relatively) novel explosive RDX, such as Composition B and other variants
Composition_C
Explosive chemical compound
stearic acid). Composition B: Castable mixtures of 59.5% RDX and 39.4% TNT with 1% wax as desensitizer. Composition C: The original composition C was used
RDX
Variety of plastic explosive
C-4 or Composition C-4 is a common variety of the plastic explosive family known as Composition C, which uses RDX as its explosive agent. C-4 is composed
C-4_(explosive)
Operation on mathematical functions
In mathematics, the composition operator ∘ {\displaystyle \circ } takes two functions, f {\displaystyle f} and g {\displaystyle g} , and returns a new
Function_composition
falls into the A to B alphabetic range. For others, see respective pages: List of compositions for viola: C to E List of compositions for viola: F to H
List of compositions for viola: A to B
List_of_compositions_for_viola:_A_to_B
The B-Sides is a symphony in five movements for electronica and orchestra by the American composer Mason Bates. The work was commissioned by the San Francisco
The_B-Sides_(composition)
Explosive blend
explosive in the explosive lenses of some early atomic bomb designs, with Composition B often used as the fast-detonating component. Atomic bombs detonated
Baratol
Singaporean Hand Grenade
diameter of 54 mm. The grenade contains approximately 150 grams of Composition B, which is ignited by pulling the safety pin, thus igniting the primer
SFG_87
High explosive mixture
mines. It was eventually replaced with alternative explosives such as Composition B, Torpex, and Tritonal. Following the Shell Crisis of 1915 in which the
Amatol
155 mm rocket-assisted projectile
caused to target and contains a bulk-filled explosive (either TNT or Composition B). The projectile was developed to provide extended range for standard
M549
compositions by Antonín Dvořák includes works sortable by Jarmil Burghauser catalogue number (B.), opus number (when applicable), date of composition
List of compositions by Antonín Dvořák
List_of_compositions_by_Antonín_Dvořák
Type of explosive
TNT. It is related to the more common Composition B, which is roughly 60% RDX and 40% TNT; various compositions of Cyclotol contain from 65% to 80% RDX
Cyclotol
Conventional high-explosive bomb
per cubic centimetre (0.060 to 0.061 lb/cu in), the density of the Composition B high-explosive versions. The filler of both variants had the same weight
Pumpkin_bomb
Facility of the US Army Joint Munitions Command
Korean War, the plant continued to manufacture Composition B as well as rework its stockpiled Composition B. New production lines were built during 1951–1954
Holston_Army_Ammunition_Plant
Mathematical operation
) is the composition of relations "is a brother of" ( x B y {\displaystyle xBy} ) and "is a parent of" ( y P z {\displaystyle yPz} ). U = B ; P is equivalent
Composition_of_relations
Sensitive explosive charge
does not deliver sufficient shock to detonate charges comprising TNT, Composition B, ANFO and many other high explosives. Therefore, some form of "booster"
Explosive_booster
Mixture of liquids whose proportions do not change when distilled
75% Y mixture to temperature AB would generate vapor of composition B over liquid of composition A. The azeotrope is the point on the diagram where the
Azeotrope
Linear operator in mathematics
In mathematics, the composition operator C ϕ {\displaystyle C_{\phi }} with symbol ϕ {\displaystyle \phi } is a linear operator defined by the rule C
Composition_operator
Type of algebras, possibly non associative
Every composition algebra is an alternative algebra. Using the doubled form ( _ : _ ): A × A → K defined by ( a : b ) = N ( a + b ) − N ( a ) − N ( b ) =
Composition_algebra
Explosive mixture
of 1.62 when compared to Composition B. OSX-12 is being studied as a replacement to PAX-28.[citation needed] Like Composition B, IMX formulations are melt-castable
IMX-101
The following is a list of compositions by jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk (1917–1982). Contents Top 0–9 A B C E F G H I J L M N O P R S T U
List of compositions by Thelonious Monk
List_of_compositions_by_Thelonious_Monk
High-explosive mixture of HMX and TNT
Octol is somewhat more expensive than RDX-based explosives, such as Composition B and Cyclotol. The advantage of Octol is that it significantly reduces
Octol
Explosive mixed with a stabilization or desensitization agent
Typically, a small amount of phlegmatizing agent is used, such as Composition B, which has 1% paraffin wax added, or the Russian RGO hand grenade which
Phlegmatized_explosive
particularly technically demanding. The primary cataloguing system for his compositions was developed by Humphrey Searle; it has been thoroughly revamped by
List of compositions by Franz Liszt
List_of_compositions_by_Franz_Liszt
Music scale based on B-flat
As a result, B-flat major is one of the most popular keys for concert band compositions. The scale degree chords of B♭ major are: Tonic – B♭ major Supertonic
B-flat_major
1960 jazz composition by John Coltrane
changes. The composition has become a jazz standard, covered by many artists. Due to its speed and rapid transition through the three keys of B major, G major
Giant_Steps_(composition)
1946 jazz standard by Charlie Parker and Benny Harris
This article about a jazz standard or composition written in the 1940s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.
Ornithology_(composition)
Type of explosive
(powdered aluminum) explosive having the same order of sensitivity as Composition B. Tests indicate that it is about 98% to 100% as powerful as Torpex,
High_Blast_Explosive
Sequence of events that results in the detonation of explosives
TNT Composition B Ammonal Semtex RDX HMX ETN PETN C-4 Other suitable Binary explosives main charge Examples of main charges are TNT Composition B Pentolite
Explosive_train
Orchestral work by Iannis Xenakis
into composition". These transformations include both the glissando mass events and the permutation of the tone rows.[verification needed] The "B" (beta)
Metastaseis_(Xenakis)
Method in computer programming of forming higher-level object types
In computer science, object composition and object aggregation are closely related ways to combine objects or data types into more complex ones. In conversation
Object_composition
1788 piano composition by W. A. Mozart
The Adagio in B minor, K. 540, is a composition for piano solo by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He entered it into his Verzeichnis aller meiner Werke (Catalogue
Adagio_in_B_minor_(Mozart)
Impact-resistant high explosive
nitrate) Baratol (67% barium nitrate and 33% TNT) Composition B (RDX and paraffin wax) Composition H6 Cyclotol (RDX) Ednatol Hexanite[citation needed]
TNT
Subatomic particle
particle physics, B mesons are mesons composed of a bottom antiquark and either an up (B+ ), down (B0 ), strange (B0 s) or charm quark (B+ c). The combination
B_meson
The following is a list of compositions by Johannes Brahms, classified by genre and type of work. The table is sortable (click on header of "#" column)
List of compositions by Johannes Brahms
List_of_compositions_by_Johannes_Brahms
Composition by Giovanni Bottesini
The Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B minor is a composition for double bass and orchestra by Giovanni Bottesini. A typical performance lasts around 17 minutes
Double Bass Concerto No. 2 (Bottesini)
Double_Bass_Concerto_No._2_(Bottesini)
1995 single by Robert Miles
"Children" is an instrumental composition by Italian composer Robert Miles. It was first released in Italy in January 1995 as part of the EP Soundtracks
Children_(composition)
Ukrainian-American physical chemistry professor
produce it on a large scale. RDX was also mixed with TNT to produce Composition B, which was widely used in various munitions, and Torpex ("Torpedo explosive")
George_Kistiakowsky
Placement or arrangement of visual elements or ingredients in a work of art
In visual arts, composition (meaning "putting together") is the organization of an artwork. It is often used interchangeably with various terms such as
Composition_(visual_arts)
according to date of composition. Arrangements by Ravel of his own works were assigned the "M" number of the original followed by a letter (a, b, c, etc.). Arrangements
List of compositions by Maurice Ravel
List_of_compositions_by_Maurice_Ravel
Type of igneous rock
plutonic rocks include diorite and granodiorite. Mcnair, B. (2024-01-28). "Intermediate Rock Composition and Examples". Geology Base. Archived from the original
Intermediate_composition
1832 set of three solo piano pieces
form (A, A, B, A, B, A) with coda, C. It is 34 measures long and written in 12 8 meter, having a similar structure to a waltz. The A and B sections become
Nocturnes,_Op._9_(Chopin)
Substance that can explode
Carbonite, Composition A, Composition B, Composition C, Composition 1, Composition 2, Composition 3, Composition 4, Composition 5, Composition H6, Cordtex
Explosive
Series of Austrian antipersonnel land mines
of 5 millimeter diameter steel balls weighing 0.5 gram laid over a Composition B charge. When triggered the mines project the fragments in a horizontal
APM series directional fragmentation mines
APM_series_directional_fragmentation_mines
Military explosive
approximately 9,000 tons, the US had to use alternatives including RDX and Composition B. With factories split between producing RDX, high-octane gasoline, and
Minol_(explosive)
1883 composition by Antonín Dvorák
The Nocturne in B major, Op. 40 (B. 47), is a single-movement composition for string orchestra by Antonín Dvořák, published in 1883. The work originated
Nocturne_in_B_major_(Dvořák)
Natural plant wax from leaves of the carnauba palm
melt/castable explosives to produce an insensitive explosive formula such as Composition B, which is a blend of RDX and TNT. According to the German television
Carnauba_wax
Guitar suite by Agustín Barrios Mangoré
arrangements exist for organ and piano, offering new perspectives on the composition. In 2020, Italian violist Marco Misciagna created a solo viola arrangement
La_Catedral_(composition)
Song by Lee Morgan
"The Sidewinder" is a composition by Lee Morgan. It was first recorded for Morgan's Blue Note album of the same name, on December 21, 1963, and has become
The_Sidewinder_(composition)
Jazz song by John Lewis
with part 1 on side A and part 2 on side B. It was one of the Modern Jazz Quartet's signature compositions, with the group's bassist Percy Heath recalling
Django_(composition)
Original musical piece, or the process of creating such
Musical composition can refer to an original piece or work of music, either vocal or instrumental, the structure of a musical piece or to the process
Musical_composition
1749 mass by Johann Sebastian Bach
The Mass in B minor (German: h-Moll-Messe), BWV 232, is an extended setting of the Mass ordinary by Johann Sebastian Bach. The composition was completed
Mass_in_B_minor
Body composition elements
Body composition may be analyzed in various ways. This can be done in terms of the chemical elements present, or by molecular structure e.g., water, protein
Composition_of_the_human_body
American rapper (born 1992)
Retrieved July 17, 2017. "i-D's 'A-Z of Music' Video & Composition Featuring Kodie Shane, Cardi B & More: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2017
Cardi_B
Chronological position of a musical composition
number is the "work number" that is assigned to a musical composition, or to a set of compositions, to indicate the chronological order of the composer's
Opus_number
Swansong (2013) Greater Antiphons for string orchestra (2015) Collage sur B-A-C-H, for oboe, string orchestra, harpsichord, and piano (1964). The piece
List of compositions by Arvo Pärt
List_of_compositions_by_Arvo_Pärt
This is a list of compositions by Claude Debussy categorized by genre, and sorted within each genre by "L²" number, according to the 2001 revised catalogue
List of compositions by Claude Debussy
List_of_compositions_by_Claude_Debussy
Structure of the movements in Bach's Mass in B minor
the Missa in B minor, written in 1733 for the court in Dresden, and a Sanctus written for Christmas of 1724. He added a few new compositions, but mostly
Mass_in_B_minor_structure
The Piano Sonata in B major D 575 by Franz Schubert is a sonata for solo piano, posthumously published as Op. 147 and given a dedication to Sigismond
Piano Sonata in B major, D 575 (Schubert)
Piano_Sonata_in_B_major,_D_575_(Schubert)
Circumbinary exoplanet orbiting TOI-1338
TOI-1338 b a super-puff, a type of exoplanet thought to have a small core surrounded by a substantial amount of gas. Although the composition of TOI-1338 b is
TOI-1338_b
Instrumental composition by Eric Johnson
Stratocaster) through a B. K. Butler Tube Driver and an Echoplex plugged into a 100-watt Marshall amplifier. The composition takes its name from the White
Cliffs_of_Dover_(composition)
Piano trio by Ludwig van Beethoven
pianist and a patron, friend, and composition student of Beethoven. Beethoven dedicated about a dozen compositions to him. The Archduke Trio was written
Piano Trio, Op. 97 (Beethoven)
Piano_Trio,_Op._97_(Beethoven)
Below is a sortable list of compositions by Jean Françaix. The works are categorized by genre, date of composition and titles. Scores by Françaix are published
List of compositions by Jean Françaix
List_of_compositions_by_Jean_Françaix
1964 composition by John Coltrane
ascending cycle of minor thirds: B – D – F – Ab – B. He slightly alters the cycle’s order, so that it becomes B – D – Ab – F – B, which alternates the modulation
Central Park West (composition)
Central_Park_West_(composition)
Choral composition by Samuel Barber
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) is a choral composition in one movement by Samuel Barber, his own arrangement of his Adagio for Strings (1936). In 1967, he set
Agnus_Dei_(Barber)
1962 song written by Herbie Hancock
paid Hancock's bills for five or six years. Hancock did not feel the composition was a sellout, however, describing it as one of his strongest pieces
Watermelon_Man_(composition)
Collection of six works by Johann Sebastian Bach
Mietke and paid for by Bach in Berlin in 1719. Speculation regarding the composition dates of the other concertos varies, taking into account the styles of
Brandenburg_Concertos
The Prelude and Fugue in B♭ major, BWV 866, is a keyboard composition by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is the 21st prelude and fugue in the first book of The
Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major, BWV 866
Prelude_and_Fugue_in_B-flat_major,_BWV_866
1973 instrumental by Herbie Hancock
For the most part, it is built entirely on a two-chord vamp: a i-IV in B♭ Dorian (B♭m7 and E♭7). The piece's signature 12-note bass line was played by Hancock
Chameleon_(composition)
Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 548, which points to a composition period of 1727-1731. Bach's B minor cantata Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl, BWV
Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544
Prelude_and_Fugue_in_B_minor,_BWV_544
Minor scale based on B
B minor is a minor scale based on B, consisting of the pitches B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G, and A. Its key signature has two sharps. Its relative major is D major
B_minor
Fallacy of inferring on the whole from a part
The fallacy of composition is an informal fallacy that arises when one infers that something is true of the whole from the fact that it is true of some
Fallacy_of_composition
The list of symphonies in B major includes: Robert Farnon Symphony in B "Ottawa" (1943) Ruth Gipps Symphony No. 2 Joseph Haydn Symphony No. 46 (1772)
List_of_symphonies_in_B_major
American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1925–2015)
Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015), known professionally as B. B. King, was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record
B._B._King
American system of air-dropped anti-tank and anti-personnel mines
weighs 1.68 kilograms. The mine's main charge consists of 420 grams of Composition B-4. Family of Scatterable Mines (FASCAM) Government Accountability Office
GATOR_mine_system
Pharmacological treatise by Nostradamus
useful composition for the health of the human body Chapter XXVII: There follows the way in which one should use the above mentioned composition B. THE
Traité_des_fardemens
The Prelude in B♭ major, Op. 23 No. 2 is a composition by Sergei Rachmaninoff completed and premiered in 1903. This virtuoso piece is rhythmically complex
Prelude in B-flat major (Rachmaninoff)
Prelude_in_B-flat_major_(Rachmaninoff)
1918 ragtime piano composition
1918 ragtime jazz piano composition by George L. Cobb. The composition was published by Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. The composition is based on the opening
Russian_Rag_(composition)
Miles Davis' 1958 composition
"Nardis" is a composition by American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. It was written in 1958, during Davis's modal period, to be played by Cannonball Adderley
Nardis_(composition)
Henri Vieuxtemps's Viola Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 36 is a composition for viola (or cello) and piano composed in 1860, and published in 1862. Vieuxtemps
Viola Sonata No. 1 (Vieuxtemps)
Viola_Sonata_No._1_(Vieuxtemps)
1976 composition by ABBA
"Arrival" is a 1976 composition by Swedish pop group ABBA from their album Arrival. It is an instrumental piece, mainly the brainchild of member Benny
Arrival_(composition)
American classical composer
aesthetic theory in music, and of compositional analysis. Meyer studied at Columbia University, where he received a B.A. in Philosophy and an M.A. in Music
Leonard_B._Meyer
The following is a complete list of the compositions by the French composer Gabriel Fauré. Works are listed both by genre and by opus number. Fugue à trois
List of compositions by Gabriel Fauré
List_of_compositions_by_Gabriel_Fauré
1948 music composition by Milton Babbitt
Composition for Four Instruments (1948) is an early serial music composition written by American composer Milton Babbitt. It is Babbitt's first published
Composition for Four Instruments
Composition_for_Four_Instruments
Terrestrial planet orbiting the star Proxima Centauri
value is lower than previously estimated. Depending on the composition, Proxima Centauri b could range from being a Mercury-like planet with a large core—which
Proxima_Centauri_b
1990 studio album by Anita Baker
Compositions is the fourth album by American R&B/soul singer Anita Baker. The album peaked at #5 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in
Compositions_(album)
(1849; WN 65; Last composition) Mazurka in C major (1833; pub. 1870; B. 82; KK IVb/3; P. 2/3) Mazurka in D major (1829; pub. 1875; B. 31/71; KK IVa/7;
List of compositions by Frédéric Chopin by genre
List_of_compositions_by_Frédéric_Chopin_by_genre
Composition for piano by Franz Liszt
performing. Liszt settled in Weimar in 1848 where he devoted himself to composition, and to living a comfortable lifestyle, composing, and occasionally performing
Piano Sonata in B minor (Liszt)
Piano_Sonata_in_B_minor_(Liszt)
Piece of music by Franz Schubert
reach print during his lifetime. The composition starts with an introductory "Andante", followed by an "Allegro" (A-B-A-C-A). The ensuing coda contains reminiscences
Rondo in B minor for violin and piano, D 895 (Schubert)
Rondo_in_B_minor_for_violin_and_piano,_D_895_(Schubert)
Composition by J. S. Bach
Prelude and Fugue in B major, BWV 892, is the 23rd pair of prelude and fugue from Book II of The Well-Tempered Clavier by J. S. Bach, compiled between
Prelude and Fugue in B major, BWV 892
Prelude_and_Fugue_in_B_major,_BWV_892
Programming mechanism
composition to dyadic application of the left side function such that A f∘g B is A f g B. foo←f∘g Additionally, you can define function composition:
Function composition (computer science)
Function_composition_(computer_science)
Piano pieces composed by Frédéric Chopin
homesickness and deep longing for Poland. The first Mazurka in the set is in B♭ major and has a time signature of 3 4. It also has the tempo marking: Vivo
Mazurkas,_Op._17_(Chopin)
Composition for piano by Chopin
The Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20, is a composition for solo piano written by Frédéric Chopin and dedicated to Thomas Albrecht. As to the genesis of
Scherzo_No._1_(Chopin)
This is a list of compositions by John Williams. The following list consists of select films for which John Williams composed the score and/or songs. Williams
List of compositions by John Williams
List_of_compositions_by_John_Williams
Literary technique in narrative motifs and other textual passages
cyclical, circular, or 'ring' pattern (ring composition). Here the idea that introduced a compositional section is repeated at its conclusion, so that
Chiastic_structure
Composition for string quartet by Ludwig van Beethoven
minor, Op. 132, he began work on the quartet in B♭ early in 1825. On 29 August, he estimated the composition would be finished in ten days. The two previous
Grosse_Fuge
1960 composition by John Coltrane
the inside – the channel – the chords are suspended over a B♭ pedal tone." The composition, on that recording, is a slow, restrained melody, with a brief
Naima
Serenade for winds by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Serenade No. 10 for winds in B♭ major, K. 361/370a, is a serenade by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart scored for thirteen instruments: twelve winds and double
Serenade_No._10_(Mozart)
Symphonic poem by Antonín Dvořák
repeated notes. These three repeats prove to be vital for the whole composition: Most other themes start with three repeats, the timpani gives a three
The_Water_Goblin
COMPOSITION B
COMPOSITION B
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
A Vedic Composition
Girl/Female
Sikh
Metrical composition
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Boy/Male
British, English
Extra Ordinary; Not in Competition
Girl/Female
Tamil
A musical composition
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh
Pleasing Metrical Composition
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
A Musical Composition
Girl/Female
Tamil
Madhuchhanda | மதà¯à®šà®‚தா
Pleasing metrical composition
Madhuchhanda | மதà¯à®šà®‚தா
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Good; A Vedic Composition
Boy/Male
Tamil
Virudh | விரà¯à®¤à¯à®¤
Opposition
Virudh | விரà¯à®¤à¯à®¤
Boy/Male
Hindu
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Boy/Male
Hindu
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi
Opposition
Girl/Female
Tamil
Madhuchanda | மதà¯à®šà®‚தா
Metrical composition
Madhuchanda | மதà¯à®šà®‚தா
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English, Latin
Running Competition
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Literary Composition; Energy; Ability
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Competition
Girl/Female
Hindu
Pleasing metrical composition
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Dramatic Composition
COMPOSITION B
COMPOSITION B
Boy/Male
British, English, Gaelic, Irish
Pale Bridge
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Swedish
Torch; Variant of Eleanor; From Helen; Compassion; Spanish Form of Eleanor Light; Bright; Shining One; Foreign; The Other
Girl/Female
Indian
Sacred, Wealth, Strength
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Space; Sky
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Norfolk, so called from Old English finc ‘finch’ + hÄm ‘homestead’ or hamm ‘enclosure hemmed in by water’, ‘river meadow’.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, French
Law Enforcer; Bailiff; Courtyard Within Castle Walls; Steward; Public Official; Surname
Boy/Male
Indian
Knowing right from wrong
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Greek, Latin
The Moon; Goddess of the Moon
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Goddess Parvati
Female
Turkish
Turkish name NURAY means "bright moon."
COMPOSITION B
COMPOSITION B
COMPOSITION B
COMPOSITION B
COMPOSITION B
n.
The state of being reduced into original elements.
n.
The act or art of composing, or forming a whole or integral, by placing together and uniting different things, parts, or ingredients.
n.
The act or process of resolving the constituent parts of a compound body or substance into its elementary parts; separation into constituent part; analysis; the decay or dissolution consequent on the removal or alteration of some of the ingredients of a compound; disintegration; as, the decomposition of wood, rocks, etc.
n.
Repeated composition; a combination of compounds.
n.
The state of being put together or composed; conjunction; combination; adjustment.
n.
Mutual agreement to terms or conditions for the settlement of a difference or controversy; also, the terms or conditions of settlement; agreement.
a.
Having a brim; -- usually in composition.
n.
The situation of a heavenly body with respect to another when in the part of the heavens directly opposite to it; especially, the position of a planet or satellite when its longitude differs from that of the sun 180¡; -- signified by the symbol /; as, / / /, opposition of Jupiter to the sun.
n.
Synthesis as opposed to analysis.
n.
The invention or combination of the parts of any literary work or discourse, or of a work of art; as, the composition of a poem or a piece of music.
n.
A mass or body formed by combining two or more substances; as, a chemical composition.
a.
Having the quality of entering into composition; compounded.
n.
Consistency; accord; congruity.
n.
The setting up of type and arranging it for printing.
n.
The act of seeking, or endeavoring to gain, what another is endeavoring to gain at the same time; common strife for the same objects; strife for superiority; emulous contest; rivalry, as for approbation, for a prize, or as where two or more persons are engaged in the same business and each seeking patronage; -- followed by for before the object sought, and with before the person or thing competed with.
n.
The act of writing for practice in a language, as English, Latin, German, etc.
n.
A literary, musical, or artistic production, especially one showing study and care in arrangement; -- often used of an elementary essay or translation done as an educational exercise.
n.
The art or practice of so combining the different parts of a work of art as to produce a harmonious whole; also, a work of art considered as such. See 4, below.
n.
A composition of passages detached from several different compositions; a potpourri.
n.
The adjustment of a debt, or avoidance of an obligation, by some form of compensation agreed on between the parties; also, the sum or amount of compensation agreed upon in the adjustment.