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Definition of Mantissa

1. Noun. The positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the mantissa is .808.

Definition of Mantissa

1. n. The decimal part of a logarithm, as distinguished from the integral part, or characteristic.

Definition of Mantissa

1. the decimal part of a logarithm [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mantissa

1. The decimal part of a logarithm, as distinguished from the integral part, or characteristic. Origin: L, an addition, makeweight; of Tuscan origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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