secondary qualities

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(in empiricist philosophy) those properties of objects that are explained in terms of the primary properties of their parts, such as heat in terms of the motion of molecules

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How to use secondary qualities in a sentence

But the qualities Mario Cuomo brought to public life—compassion, integrity, commitment to principle—remain in short supply today.
President Cuomo Would’ve Been a Lion|Jonathan Alter|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“We look for the qualities that are evocative of V.S.O.P Privilege,” explained Hennessy Senior Vice President Rodney Williams.
Streetwear pioneer, visionary entrepreneur, and community mentor Daymond John is honored with Hennessy Privilege Award|Hennessy|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But what about stuff that has no obvious redeeming qualities to it?
Yes, Your Toddler Can Watch TV: The New Rules for Screen Time|Russell Saunders|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Over the past three years, Michigan has had an average price close to $200 on the secondary market.
Is Any College Football Coach Worth $60 Million? Jim Harbaugh Is|Jesse Lawrence|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

So I was happy to see that the European theory of terroir was in action, promoting with pride the qualities of a specific region.
Beer Countries vs. Wine Countries|Clive Irving|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We dismounted, and speedily found that MacRae hadn't exaggerated the evil qualities of that descent.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
The medium pitch expresses warmth, emotion, and the heart qualities.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
Poets and dramatists sung its praises, while others wrote of its wonderful medicinal qualities.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Spenser in his Fairy Queen makes one of the characters include it with other herbs celebrated for medicinal qualities.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
(b) In secondary anemia plaques are generally increased, although sometimes decreased.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd