(organic chemistry) Any of six isomeric bicyclic heterocycles consisting of two pyridine molecules directly linked; their derivatives have many industrial applications.
bismerpund
bismerpund
noun
(historical) An old Swedish unit of weight, equivalent to 5.101 kilograms.
bradypnoea
bradypnoea
noun
Alternative form of bradypnea
panelboard
panelboard
noun
(US) a distribution board
paperbound
paperbound
adj
(comparable) Involving or burdened by excessive administrative requirements, especially in the form of paperwork.
(not comparable, of a book) Having flexible covers; paperback; softcovered.
noun
(dated) A paperback book.
pardonable
pardonable
adj
Capable of being pardoned; worthy of pardon.
ponderable
ponderable
adj
(physics) Having a detectable amount of matter; having a measurable mass.
(rare) Heavy; ponderous.
Worthy of note; significant, interesting.
preabdomen
preabdomen
noun
(entomology) The anterior segments of the abdomen, distinguished from the posterior segments holding the reproductive apparatus.
The enlarged anterior portion of the abdomen of a scorpion or sea scorpion
prebendary
prebendary
adj
Of or relating to official positions that are profitable for the incumbent, to the allocation of such positions, or to a system in which such allocation is prevalent.
Pertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal.
noun
An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.
prebendate
prebendate
verb
(obsolete) To invest with the office of prebendary; to present to a prebend.
prebidding
prebinding
prebinding
verb
present participle of prebind
preenabled
probenecid
probenecid
noun
(pharmacology) A synthetic sulfur-containing compound which promotes increased excretion of uric acid and is used to treat gout.
spoonbread
spoonbread
noun
(Southern US) Bread made from corn and eggs, of a soft consistency such that it is served with a spoon.
