double>bits ( x -- n )
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Vocabulary
math

Inputs
xa float


Outputs
na 64-bit integer representing an IEEE 754 double-precision float


Word description
Creates a 64-bit binary representation of a float object. This can be used in the process of writing a float to a stream.

See also
bits>double, bits>float, float>bits

Definition
IN: math

PRIMITIVE: double>bits ( x -- n ) foldable flushable