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Definition of Mathematize
1. [v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mathematize
Literary usage of Mathematize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Methods and Styles in the Development of Chemistry by Joseph Stewart Fruton (2002)
"... that the acid of gastric juice is hydrochloric acid.26 Like Richter before
him, Prout sought to mathematize, and thus to simplify, chemistry. ..."
2. The Teaching of Elementary Mathematics by David Eugene Smith (1906)
"... to mathematize and mathematically to think." Acknowledging the inspiring
influence of his master,2 he nevertheless saw the faults of. the latter's ..."
3. Outlines of Analogical Philosophy: Being a Primary View of the Principles by George Field (1839)
"But if the chemist and natural philosopher assume them imaginarily for illustration,
and thereby mathematize matter, he does no other than postulate points ..."
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