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3. (Physics) An instrument for
multiplying or increasing by repetition or accumulation the intensity
of a force or action, as heat or electricity. It is particularly used
to render such a force or action appreciable or measurable when
feeble. See Thermomultiplier.

Mul"ti*ply (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Multiplied (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Multiplying (?).] [F. multiplier, L.
multiplicare, fr. multiplex manifold. See
Multitude, Complex.] 1. To
increase in number; to make more numerous; to add quantity
to.

Impunity will multiply motives to
disobedience.

2. (Math.) To add (any given number or
quantity) to itself a certain number of times; to find the product of
by multiplication; thus 7 multiplied by 8 produces the number
56; to multiply two numbers. See the Note under
Multiplication.

3. To increase (the amount of gold or silver)
by the arts of alchemy. [Obs.]

Multiplying gear (Mach.


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