Dis`con*tin`u*a"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. discontinuation.]

Breach or interruption of continuity; separation of parts in a connected series; discontinuance.

Upon any discontinuation of parts, made either by bubbles or by shaking the glass, the whole mercury falls. Sir I. Newton.

 

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