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† reˈstagnant, a. Obs. [a. obs. F. restagnant, or ad. L. restagnant-em, pres. pple. of restagnāre: see next.] a. (See quot. 1656.) b. Stagnant, stagnating.
1656Blount Glossogr., Restagnant, running over, over⁓flowing [cites Dr. Charl(eton)]. 1660Boyle New Exp. Phys. Mech. i. 33 The Air which bears against the restagnant Quick-silver. 1664Power Exp. Philos. i. 20 There are bred in most restagnant Waters..an innumerable company of little whitish Animals. 1676H. More Remarks Pref., The restagnant mercury and the mercury in the tube. |