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Definition of Sa

Symbol, Chemistry.(formerly)

samarium.

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Words nearby Sa

Ryun, Ryurik, Rzeszów, s, S 500, Sa, S.A.A., Saadi, Saar, Saarbrücken, SAARC

Other definitions for Sa (2 of 7)

abbreviation

seaman apprentice.

Other definitions for Sa (3 of 7)

s.a.¹

abbreviation

without year or date.

Origin of s.a.

From Latin sine annō

Other definitions for Sa (4 of 7)

s.a.²

abbreviation

semiannual.

sex appeal.

subject to approval.

Other definitions for Sa (5 of 7)

S/A

Banking. survivorship agreement.

Other definitions for Sa (6 of 7)

S.A.¹

abbreviation

(used in French and Spanish as an abbreviation for corporation.)

Origin of S.A.

<French société anonyme or Spanish sociedad anónima

Other definitions for Sa (7 of 7)

S.A.²

abbreviation

Salvation Army.

seaman apprentice.

South Africa.

South America.

South Australia.

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How to use Sa in a sentence

Shortly after the base fell militants started tweeting photographs of MANPADS, both the Russian-made SA-16 and SA-18.
Did ISIS Shoot Down a Fighter Jet?|Jamie Dettmer, Christopher Dickey|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“SA-6s are the least of our concerns for CAS in the modern age of surface-to-air missile system proliferation,” the official said.
American Warplane’s Forgotten Nazi Past|Dave Majumdar|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Grown in the jungle by the indigenous Kichwa, guayusa (gwhy-you-sa) is a sacred leaf used in ceremonial rituals.
Bye Bye Latté, Hello Guayusa: Why The Amazon Holds the Secret to a Cleaner, Healthier Caffeine|Brandon Presser|August 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was lunchtime when a tracked launcher with four SA-11 surface-to-air missiles rolled into town and parked on Karapetyan Street.
MH17 Missile Can't Hide From These Internet Sleuths|Eliot Higgins|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

U.S. officials have said the MH17 was brought down by a more sophisticated system known by NATO as the SA-11.
Exclusive: Ukraine Asked U.S. for Tech to Counter Russia's Jet-Killers|Eli Lake|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Il avoit sa belle robe soubs soy (car c'estoit en est), et se preparoit sa harangue funebre.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
En effet un soir, sa femme et enfans l'abandonnerent entierement, et s'en allerent cabaner ailleurs, pensant que c'en estoit vuid.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Voyez l'efficace du sacrement: le lendemain matin, il mande M. de Biancourt et moy, et de nouveau il recommence sa harangue.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Or ne say-je quelle estoit sa maladie; si elle venoit seulement par intervalles, ou non, je n'en say rien: tant y a que le 2.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Cette pierre possède la propriété de se reduire en fibres perpendiculairement à sa longueur sous un effort très faible.
Asbestos|Robert H. Jones

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (1 of 4)

the internet domain name for

Saudi Arabia

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (2 of 4)

the chemical symbol for (formerly)

samarium

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (3 of 4)

abbreviation for

Salvation Army

Sociedad Anónima

Société anonyme

South Africa

South America

South Australia

Sturmabteilung: the Nazi terrorist militia, organized around 1924

Saudi Arabia (international car registration)

Word Origin for SA

Spanish: limited company French: limited company

British Dictionary definitions for Sa (4 of 4)

s.a.

abbreviation for

semiannual

sex appeal

sine anno

Word Origin for s.a.

Latin: without date

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