Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in the
lichen Parmelia parietina, and called also chrysophanic acid.
1. To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate scientific apparatus. 2. To control the action of, by management; as, to manipulate a convention of delegates; to manipulate...