EXPANSE
Ex*panse", n. Etym: [From L. expansus, p. p. of expandere. See
Expand.]
Defn: That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or
body; especially, the arch of the sky. "The green expanse." Savage.
Lights . . . high in the expanse of heaven. Milton.
The smooth expanse of crystal lakes. Pope.
EXPANSE
Ex*panse", v. t.
Defn: To expand. [Obs.]
That lies expansed unto the eyes of all. Sir. T. Browne.
EXPANSIBILITY
Ex*pan`si*bil"i*ty, n.
Defn: The capacity of being expanded; as, the expansibility of air.
EXPANSIBLE
Ex*pan"si*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. expansible.]
Defn: Capable of being expanded or spread out widely.
Bodies are not expansible in proposition to their weight.
Ex*pab"si*ble*ness ,n. -Ex*pan"si*bly ,adv.
EXPANSILE
Ex*pan"sile, a.
Defn: Expansible.
Ether and alcohol are more expansile than water. Brande & C.