Any of a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Butterflyfish are fairly small, mostly from 12 to 22 cm (c.7-9 in) in length.
butterflyfishes
butterflyfishes
noun
plural of butterflyfish
chlorotrifluoroethylene
chlorotrifluoroethylene
noun
(chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.
chylifactory
chylifactory
adj
Alternative form of chylifactive
chylificatory
faintheartedly
faintheartedly
adv
In a fainthearted manner.
falseheartedly
falseheartedly
adv
In a falsehearted manner.
farforthly
farsightedly
farsightedly
adv
In a farsighted manner.
fatherly
fatherly
adj
Characteristic of fathers, paternal.
Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.
adv
In a way pertaining to, befitting, or of a father.
feebleheartedly
flaherty
flightworthy
flightworthy
adj
(aviation) Safe enough to fly
flycatcher
flycatcher
noun
Any of many kinds of birds, of the families Muscicapidae (in Europe and Asia) and Tyrannidae (in the Americas), that catch insects in flight.
flycatchers
flycatchers
noun
plural of flycatcher
forefatherly
foresightedly
foresightedly
adv
With foresight; in a foresighted manner.
forethoughtfully
forethoughtfully
adv
With forethought.
formaldehydesulphoxylate
formaldehydesulphoxylate
noun
A salt or ester of formaldehydesulphoxylic acid.
forthrightly
forthrightly
adv
In a forthright manner
fortnightly
fortnightly
adj
occurring once in a fortnight; once every two weeks
adv
once in a fortnight; once every two weeks
noun
A publication issued fortnightly (once every two weeks).
fourteenthly
fourteenthly
adv
In the fourteenth place; fourteenth in a row.
fourthly
fourthly
adv
In the fourth place; fourth in a row.
frankheartedly
freeheartedly
freeheartedly
adv
In a freehearted manner; lightly and without constraint or worry.
frightenedly
frightenedly
adv
In a frightened manner.
frighteningly
frighteningly
adv
In a frightening or terrifying manner.
Very; beyond usual expectation so as to cause surprise or concern.
frightfully
frightfully
adv
In a frightful manner.
frothily
frothily
adv
In a frothy way.
furomethyl
furtherly
furtherly
adj
Favorable, advanced.
adv
In a further manner.
grandfatherly
grandfatherly
adj
Having the characteristics of a grandfather.
In the manner of a grandfather.
halfheartedly
halfheartedly
adv
Without enthusiasm or interest.
halfpennyworth
halfpennyworth
noun
(Britain) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation).
(Britain, informal) A negligible amount.
(Britain, informal) One's opinion or thoughts; one's two cents.
heartfully
heartfully
adv
In a heartful manner.
hectocotyliferous
hurtfully
hurtfully
adv
In a hurtful manner.
hydrodesulfurization
hydrodesulfurization
noun
(chemistry) a process for lowering the sulfur content of petroleum and similar products by catalytic hydrogenation, sulfur compounds being converted to hydrogen sulfide
hydrofluate
hydrofluate
noun
(chemistry, archaic) A supposed compound of hydrofluoric acid and a base; a fluoride.
hydrofluosilicate
hydrofluosilicate
noun
(chemistry) A salt of hydrofluosilic acid.
hydroformylation
hydroformylation
noun
(chemistry) The reaction of an olefin with carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form an aldehyde.
hydrofranklinite
hydrosulfate
hydrosulfate
noun
(chemistry) Any sulfate of an organic base
hydrosulfite
hydrosulfite
noun
(chemistry) dithionite
hyperconfidently
hyperfastidiously
hyperfederalist
hyperflexibility
hyperflexibility
noun
The condition of being hyperflexible
hyperfunctional
hyperfunctional
adj
Having, or characterised by, increased function
hyperfunctionally
hyperinflation
hyperinflation
noun
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.
labyrinthiform
labyrinthiform
adj
Having the form of a labyrinth; intricate.
metaformaldehyde
metaformaldehyde
noun
(chemistry) 1,3,5-trioxane
methoxyflurane
methoxyflurane
noun
(pharmaceutical drugs) An inhalational anaesthetic of the 1960s and early 1970s, now largely abandoned because of detrimental effects on the kidneys.
mirthfully
mirthfully
adv
In a mirthful manner.
overfaithfully
overfaithfully
adv
In an overfaithful manner.
overthoughtfully
overthriftily
overtruthfully
overyouthful
overyouthful
adj
Excessively youthful.
photofluorography
photofluorography
noun
(medicine, photography) The photographic recording of fluoroscope images
polytetrafluoroethylene
polytetrafluoroethylene
noun
A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.
prethoughtfully
preyouthful
pseudofatherly
rightfully
rightfully
adv
In accordance with what is right or just; fairly.
Rightly, correctly.
ruthfully
ruthfully
adv
Compassionately; mercifully.
In a manner that causes pity; piteously.
Sorrowfully, ruefully.
semitruthfully
sheriffalty
softheartedly
softheartedly
adv
In a softhearted manner; with sentimental tenderness.
sprightfully
sprightfully
adv
In a sprightful manner.
stepfatherly
stepfatherly
adj
Like or befitting a stepfather.
straightforwardly
straightforwardly
adv
In a straightforward manner.
sulfhydrate
sulfhydrate
noun
Synonym of hydrosulfide
sulfohydrate
superthankfully
tartuffishly
tartufishly
tetrafluoroethylene
tetrafluoroethylene
noun
(organic chemistry) The gaseous unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbon, F₂C=CF₂, that is used as a monomer in the production of polytetrafluoroethylene