metacenter

[Pref. meta-, and Eng. cen ter.] Hydros.: The point of intersection of the vertical line pa ing through the center of gravity of a floating body in equilibrio , and a vertical line through the center of gravity of the fluid displaced, if the body be turned through a small angle, so that the axis takes a position inclined to the vertical. If the metacenter is above the center of gravity, the position of the body is stable; if below it, it is unstable. mět-a-çet-a-mide, s. [Pref. meta-, and English acetamide.] [PROP I ON AMIDE.] IMG:content-1144.png:[blocks in formation] chlorite.] Min .: A foliated columnar mineral of a dull, leek green color, and pearly luster. Hardne , 2.5; composition: Silica, 237; alumina, 16:43; protoxide of iron, 40.36; magnesia, 310; lime, 074; potash and soda, 1'45; water, 13-75-99-53. Found in veins in a green rock at Büchenberg, near Elbingerode, Harz. mět a chrom-Ic, adj. [Pref. meta-, and Eng. chromic.] Derived from or containing chromic acid. met achromic-oxide, s. Chem .: A term applied by Frémy to the oxide of chromium which is precipitated by ammonia from a violet chromic salt, and is soluble in acetic acid, potash, and exce of ammonia, in opposition to the oxide, which, by the action of boiling water, is rendered insoluble in these liquids. mět-ach-ron-işm, subst. [Gr.meta=after, and chronos time.] An error in chronology by a igning an event to a date after the true one.