Definition of “mass”
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A quantity of matter cohering together so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size; as, a mass of ore, metal, sand, or water.
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A large quantity; a sum.
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Bulk; magnitude; body; size.
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The principal part; the main body.
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The quantity of matter which a body contains, irrespective of its bulk or volume. It is one of four fundamental properties of matter. It is measured in kilograms in the SI system of measurement.
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A medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump, of consistency suitable for making pills; as, blue mass.
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A palpable or visible abnormal globular structure; a tumor.
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Excess body weight, especially in the form of muscle hypertrophy.
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A large body of individuals, especially persons.
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The lower classes of persons.
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The Eucharist, now especially in Roman Catholicism.
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Celebration of the Eucharist.
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The sacrament of the Eucharist.
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A musical setting of parts of the mass.
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verb:
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To form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to bring together into masses; to assemble.
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To have a certain mass.
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To celebrate mass.
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adjective:
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Involving a mass of things; cencerning a large quantity or number.
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Involving a mass of people; of, for, or by the masses.
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