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Antonyms for embedding

Grammar : Verb
Spell : em-bed-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ɛmˈbɛd ɪŋ


Definition of embedding

Origin :
  • 1778, from em- + bed (n.). Originally a geological term, in reference to fossils in rock; figurative sense is from 1835; meaning "place a journalist within a military unit at war" is 2003. Related: Embedded; embedding.
  • verb sink, implant
Example sentences :
  • The idea of embedding it in a ball of the wax occurred to me.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • Captain Dan then put on a double hook, embedding it so one hook stood clear of the bait.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey
  • The cornea of the eye can be readily cut by embedding in paraffin, and the section may be mounted in Farrant's solution.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 » by Various
  • Sections of the stomach may also be made by embedding in paraffin, but better ones can be made by freezing.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 » by Various
  • Sections of the tongue may be made by embedding in paraffin, and mounted in Farrant's solution or glycerine.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 » by Various
  • Sections of lung maybe made by embedding in gum or by freezing, and mounted in Farrant's solution.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 » by Various
  • The murk above them was less solid, but again the fine grit streaked their faces, embedding itself in their hair.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • In the Roman period mosaic floors, made by embedding small smoothly cut squares of stone in the earth, were introduced.
  • Extract from : « Archology and the Bible » by George A. Barton
  • Stealthily, so soon as the house slumbered, she packed her small outfit, embedding therein the precious gift.
  • Extract from : « Zuleika Dobson » by Max Beerbohm
  • It was generally accomplished by embedding railroad rails or heavy oak plank in the cradle on solid foundation.
  • Extract from : « Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXVIII, Sept. 1910 » by James H. Brace, Francis Mason and S. H. Woodard

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