Dropwise

adj, adv

adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    One drop at a time. not-comparable

    "dropwise addition"

Adverb
  1. 1
    In drops; one drop at a time. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
dropmealdropmealguttatimguttatim

Etymology

From drop + -wise.

Related phrases

at time

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