(zoology) A structure that overlaps the mouth in certain insects.
expansibly
expansibly
adv
In an expansible manner.
expediency
expediency
noun
(countable) An expedient.
(obsolete) Haste; dispatch.
(uncountable) Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
expiringly
expiringly
adv
While expiring or dying.
inexpertly
inexpertly
adv
In an inexpert manner.
inexpiably
inexpiably
adv
In an inexpiable manner or degree; permitting no atonement.
oxyproline
oxyproline
noun
(biochemistry) a lactam of glutamic acid
perionyxis
phoenixity
pyridoxine
pyridoxine
noun
(biochemistry) A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.
pyroxenite
pyroxenite
noun
(geology) A heavy, dark igneous rock consisting mostly of pyroxene minerals with smaller amounts of olivine and hornblende.
pyroxenoid
pyroxenoid
noun
(mineralogy) any of a large group of minerals physically resembling pyroxene
