Associations to the word «Abel»

Wiktionary

ABEL, proper noun. The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain.
ABEL, proper noun. A male given name.
ABEL TEST, noun. (chemistry) (usually capitalized) A test to determine the flash point of a volatile oil.
ABEL TEST, noun. (chemistry) (usually capitalized) A test for the stability of smokeless powder and similar explosives.
ABEL TESTS, noun. Plural of Abel test

Dictionary definition

ABEL, noun. Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829).
ABEL, noun. (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain.

Wise words

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