(botany) Said of anthers that are attached to the filament at the top and pointing back toward the filament like a hook.
apodeixis
apodeixis
noun
Alternative form of apodixis
appendix
appendix
noun
(anatomy) Any process, prolongation, or projection.
(anatomy) The vermiform appendix.
(obsolete in general sense) Something attached to something else; an attachment or accompaniment.
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.
appendixed
appendixes
appendixing
approximated
approximated
adj
Calculated by approximation
verb
simple past tense and past participle of approximate
asphyxiated
asphyxiated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of asphyxiate
asphyxied
asphyxied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of asphyxy
autohexaploid
autohexaploid
adj
(genetics) hexaploid as a result of multiplication of a haploid set of chromosomes
benzoperoxide
carboxypeptidase
carboxypeptidase
noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the terminal amino acid of a polypeptide/protein from the end that contains a free carboxyl group
cardiemphraxia
chlordiazepoxide
chlordiazepoxide
noun
A benzodiazepine derivative used as a sedative drug; trade name Librium among others.
coexpand
coexpand
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To expand together; to (cause to) undergo coexpansion.
coexpanded
coexpanded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of coexpand
complexed
complexed
adj
(chemistry) Combined in the form of a complex
(obsolete) complex, complicated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of complex
complexedness
complexedness
noun
The state or quality of being complexed.
complexified
complexified
verb
simple past tense and past participle of complexify
complexioned
complexioned
adj
(in combination) Having a specified type of complexion.
counterparadox
coxopodite
coxopodite
noun
Synonym of coxa
ddpex
decemplex
decemplex
adj
Having ten parts; decuple or tenfold.
decomplex
decomplex
adj
Repeatedly compound; made up of complex constituents
verb
(chemistry) To cause, or to undergo decomplexation
demultiplex
demultiplex
verb
(electronics) To separate signals that were previously multiplexed (combined using a multiplexer)
demultiplexed
demultiplexed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of demultiplex
demultiplexer
demultiplexer
noun
(computing, electronics) A device or piece of software used to separate signals that were previously combined using a multiplexer.
demultiplexers
demultiplexers
noun
plural of demultiplexer
demultiplexes
demultiplexes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of demultiplex
demultiplexing
demultiplexing
verb
present participle of demultiplex
deoxyribonucleoprotein
deoxyribonucleoprotein
noun
(biochemistry) The complex of DNA and protein in which DNA is usually found upon cell disruption and isolation.
desmopexia
desoxyephedrine
desoxyephedrine
Noun
methamphetamine
desoxymorphine
desoxyribonucleoprotein
dexiotrope
dexiotropic
dexiotropic
adj
Having the form of a right-handed spiral
dexiotropism
dexiotropous
dextroamphetamine
dextroamphetamine
noun
(pharmacology) One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C₉H₁₃N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.
dextropedal
dextropinene
dextrotropic
dextrotropous
diaplex
diaplexal
diaplexus
dimethylsulphoxide
dimethylsulphoxide
noun
Alternative spelling of dimethyl sulfoxide
diphenoxylate
diphenoxylate
noun
(pharmacology) An antidiarrheal agent (trademark Lomotil) chemically related to pethidine and administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₃₀H₃₂N₂O₂·HCl in combination with the sulfate of atropine.
diphtherotoxin
diphtherotoxin
noun
An exotoxin secreted by Corynebacterium diphtheriae
diplex
diplex
adj
(telegraphy) Involving the transmission of two messages in the same direction at the same time.
verb
(radio) Combine two signals using two frequencies onto one cable.
(radio) Simulcast the same signal on two frequencies.
diplexer
diplexer
noun
(broadcasting) A passive device that implements frequency domain multiplexing.
dipteryx
discomplexion
discomplexion
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To change the complexion or hue of.
dispensatrix
dispensatrix
noun
(archaic) A female dispensator.
disulphoxide
dopaoxidase
doxographer
doxographer
noun
A classical historian who describes the opinions of Ancient Greek philosophers and scientists.
dupleix
duplex
duplex
adj
(architecture) Having two floors
(architecture) Having two units, divisions, suites, apartments
(soil science) Having horizons with contrasting textures.
(telecommunications) Bidirectional (in two directions).
noun
(US) A dwelling unit with two floors
(US, Canada) A house made up of two dwelling units.
(biochemistry) A double-stranded polynucleotide.
(geology) A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.
(juggling) A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
(philately) A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
verb
(juggling) To make a series of duplex throws.
To make duplex.
To make into a duplex.
duplexed
duplexed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of duplex
duplexer
duplexer
noun
(electronics) A device that enables communication in two directions over a single path.
duplexers
duplexers
noun
plural of duplexer
duplexes
duplexes
noun
plural of duplex
duplexing
duplexing
verb
present participle of duplex
duplexities
duplexities
noun
plural of duplexity
duplexity
duplexity
noun
The state of being duplex
duplexs
empidonax
endoperoxide
endoperoxide
noun
(chemistry, biochemistry) Any heterocycle containing a peroxide -O-O- residue in the ring; found especially in certain intermediates in prostaglandin biosynthesis.
epitoxoid
epitoxoid
noun
(obsolete) A toxoid that generates less of an immune response than an original one
epoxidation
epoxidation
noun
(organic chemistry) Any reaction that converts a compound (especially an alkene) into an epoxide
epoxidations
epoxidations
noun
plural of epoxidation
epoxide
epoxide
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics.
(organic chemistry) Any similar compound in which an ether linkage has been made across a larger ring.
epoxides
epoxides
noun
plural of epoxide
epoxidize
epoxidize
verb
(organic chemistry, transitive) To react or treat with an epoxide.
epoxidizing
epoxidizing
verb
present participle of epoxidize
epoxied
epoxied
verb
simple past tense and past participle of epoxy
epoxyed
exampled
exampled
verb
simple past tense and past participle of example
exappendiculate
exasperated
exasperated
adj
Having one's patience greatly taxed; greatly annoyed; made furious.
Made worse or more intense.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exasperate
exasperatedly
exasperatedly
adv
In an exasperated manner.
exaspidean
exaspidean
adj
(zoology) Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the outer side, leaving the inner side naked; said of certain birds.
excepted
excepted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of except
excerpted
excerpted
adj
Consisting of excerpts.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of excerpt
exculpated
exculpated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exculpate
exemplified
exemplified
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exemplify
exempted
exempted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of exempt
exendospermic
exendospermous
exopeptidase
exopeptidase
noun
(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes which catalyze the removal of a single amino acid from the end of a polypeptide chain
exoperidium
exoperidium
noun
The outer layer of a two-layered peridium
exopod
exopod
noun
(zoology) The outer ramus of a biramous limb of a crustacean.
exopodite
exopodite
noun
(zoology) The external part of the uropod.
exopoditic
exopoditic
adj
(zoology) Relating to the exopodite.
expand
expand
verb
(intransitive) To change or grow from smaller to larger in form, number, or size.
(intransitive) To feel generous or optimistic.
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
(intransitive, algebra, of an expression) To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
(transitive) To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
(transitive, algebra) To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
(transitive, arithmetic) To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value
expandability
expandability
noun
(countable) The degree to which something is expandable
(uncountable) The condition of being expandable
expandable
expandable
adj
Having the capacity to be expanded.
noun
Anything that can be expanded.
expanded
expanded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expand
expandedly
expandedly
adv
In an expanded manner.
expandedness
expandedness
noun
The quality of being expanded.
expander
expander
noun
(dentistry) A device used to widen the upper jaw so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better; a palatal expander.
(graphical user interface) A control that expands to show more options or commands, keeping them hidden until needed.
One who expands; something that expands.
expanders
expanders
noun
plural of expander
expandibility
expandible
expanding
expanding
verb
present participle of expand
expandingly
expandingly
adv
With expansion; so as to expand.
expandor
expandor
noun
Dated form of expander.
expands
expands
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of expand
expatiated
expatiated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expatiate
expatriated
expatriated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expatriate
expdt
expected
expected
adj
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expect
expectedly
expectedly
adv
In an expected way; as expected; predictably.
expectedness
expectedness
noun
The state or quality of being expected.
expectorated
expectorated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expectorate
expede
expede
verb
(obsolete) To hasten or expedite
expeded
expeded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expede
expediate
expediate
adj
(obsolete) Expeditious.
verb
(rare, historical) To injure (a dog) by cutting away the pads of the forefeet, thereby preventing it from hunting.
Misconstruction of expedite
expedience
expedience
noun
(obsolete) An expedition; enterprise; adventure.
(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to cause some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.
Something that is expedient.
Speed, haste or urgency.
expediences
expediences
noun
plural of expedience
expediencies
expediencies
noun
plural of expediency
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.
expedient
expedient
adj
(obsolete) Expeditious, quick, rapid.
Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
noun
A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
expediente
expediential
expediential
adj
Governed by expediency; seeking advantage.
expedientially
expedientially
adv
In an expediential manner.
expedientist
expediently
expediently
adv
In an expedient manner
expedients
expedients
noun
plural of expedient
expediment
expediment
noun
Obsolete form of expedient.
expeding
expeding
verb
present participle of expede
expedious
expeditate
expeditate
verb
(UK, obsolete, transitive, law, forest law) To deprive of the claws or the balls of the forefeet.
expeditated
expeditated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of expeditate
expeditating
expeditating
verb
present participle of expeditate
expeditation
expeditation
noun
(UK, obsolete, transitive, law, forest law) The process of expeditating.
expedite
expedite
adj
Expeditious; quick; prompt.
Free of impediment; unimpeded.
verb
(transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
(transitive, by extension) To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.