"Duodecimal" is a word in ENGLISH
Proceeding in computation by twelves; expressed in the
scale of twelves.
A twelfth part; as, the duodecimals of an inch.
A system of numbers, whose denominations rise in a
scale of twelves, as of feet and inches. The system is used chiefly by
artificers in computing the superficial and solid contents of their
work.
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A system of compromises in the tuning of organs, pianofortes, and the like, whereby the tones generated with the vibrations …
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