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susceptibility Physics a. (of a dielectric) the amount by which the relative permittivity differs from unity. b. (of a magnetic medium) the amount by which the relative permeability differs from unity. susceptibility [sə‚sep·tə′bil·əd·ē] (electricity) (electromagnetism) (ordnance) The degree to which a device, equipment, or weapons system is open to effective attack due to one or more inherent weaknesses. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When I tell you that Norah's faithful attachment to her sister still remains unshaken, and that there lies hidden under her noble submission to the unhappy circumstances of her life a proud susceptibility to slights of all kinds, which is deeply seated in her nature -- you will understand the true motive of the refusal which has so naturally and so justly disappointed you. There certainly appears to be a peculiar susceptibility of moral and religious improvement among this tribe, and they would seem to be one of the very, very few that have benefited in morals and manners by an intercourse with white men. Augustine, where, out of regard for the supposed susceptibility of Mr. |
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