| step-up |
an increase, as in rate or quantity, esp. one taking place in discrete stages. [3 definitions] |
| stepwise |
in an order or form resembling step-by-step progression. [3 definitions] |
| -ster |
one that does, handles, makes, is, or is connected with. |
| stere |
a unit of volume equal to one cubic meter or 1.308 cubic yards. |
| stereo |
a system of equipment for transmitting or reproducing stereophonic sound. [4 definitions] |
| stereo- |
solid. [2 definitions] |
| stereochemistry |
the branch of chemistry that is concerned with the spatial positions of atoms within a molecule and their positional effects on the properties of the molecule. |
| stereophonic |
of, denoting, or having a system of separately positioned speakers or microphones using separate channels for reproducing sound. (Cf. monophonic.) |
| stereopticon |
a type of slide projector designed so that one view is fading out while the next one is fading in; magic lantern. |
| stereoscope |
an apparatus through which pictures of the same object taken from different angles are viewed through separate eyepieces to produce the illusion of a single image having three dimensions. |
| stereoscopy |
the study or use of techniques to give pictures the illusion of three-dimensionality. [2 definitions] |
| stereotaxis |
the response of an organism that comes into contact with solid matter. |
| stereotomy |
the art or technique of cutting solid substances such as stone into specific shapes and sizes. |
| stereotype |
a standardized and usually oversimplified and inaccurate conception held in common by many people. [3 definitions] |
| stereotyped |
preconceived in a simple and often misleading way. |
| stereotypical |
conforming to or influenced by a stereotype or stereotypes. |
| stereotypy |
the process or art of making or printing from stereotype plates. [2 definitions] |
| sterile |
free of live bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms; uncontaminated; sterilized. [4 definitions] |
| sterilization |
the act of sterilizing or the state of being sterilized. [2 definitions] |
| sterilize |
to free of live microorganisms; decontaminate. [2 definitions] |
| sterling |
of or made of the very finest silver, or .925 fineness. [7 definitions] |