A small, transitory electrical potential that follows, and is dependent upon the main potential produced when a nerve is stimulated; seen as a small positive or negative spike on an oscillograph output.
airlifting
airlifting
verb
present participle of airlift
allografting
allografting
noun
The transplanting of an allograft
alternifoliate
alternifoliate
adj
(botany) Having leaves that alternate on each side of a stem
antefebrile
antefebrile
adj
Preceding a fever
antereformational
anteroflexion
anthraflavic
antifebrile
antifebrile
adj
(pharmacology) Countering fever.
noun
(pharmacology) A medicine or substance that counters fever.
antifederal
antifederal
adj
Alternative form of anti-federal
antifederalism
antifederalism
noun
Alternative form of anti-federalism
antifederalist
antifederalist
noun
Alternative spelling of anti-federalist
antiferroelectric
antiferroelectric
adj
(physics) Describing a state in which dipoles are arranged antiparallel to adjacent ones, resulting in a net zero polarization
antifertility
antifertility
adj
That reduces fertility
contraceptive
antifertilizer
antifertilizer
adj
Opposing the use of fertilizer.
antifibrinolysin
antifibrinolysis
antiflattering
antifouler
antifouler
noun
Synonym of antifoulant
antifrictional
antifrictional
adj
Synonym of antifriction
antiinflammatories
antiinflammatories
noun
plural of antiinflammatory
antiinflammatory
antiinflammatory
adj
Uncommon spelling of anti-inflammatory.
antireflexive
antiscrofulous
antiscrofulous
adj
(pharmacology) Working against scrofula.
antiwelfare
antiwelfare
adj
Opposed to welfare (financial aid offered by a government).
artificialness
artificialness
noun
The state or quality of being artificial.
artificialnesses
auldfarrantlike
autoreflection
bacteriofluorescin
benzotrifluoride
benzotrifluoride
noun
(organic chemistry) The fluorinated derivative of toluene "(trifluoromethyl)benzene"
bifrontal
bifrontal
adj
Situated on both sides of the front (of the cranium)
bulletproofing
bulletproofing
verb
present participle of bulletproof
butterflying
butterflying
verb
present participle of butterfly
californite
californite
noun
(mineralogy) A green vesuvianite found in California, resembling jade and used as a gemstone.
calorifacient
calorifacient
adj
(physiology, dated) Having or relating to the power of producing heat; applied to foods which, being rich in carbon, as the fats, are supposed to give rise to heat in the animal body by oxidation.
calorification
calorification
noun
The production of heat, especially animal heat.
candleshrift
cartilaginification
cartilaginification
noun
The formation of cartilage.
centrifugal
centrifugal
adj
(botany) Expanding first at the summit, and later at the base, as a flower cluster.
(botany) Having the radicle turned toward the sides of the fruit, as some embryos.
Tending, or causing, to recede from the center.
noun
A rotating machine used to separate massecuite into sugar crystals and molasses.
centrifugalisation
centrifugalisation
noun
Alternative form of centrifugation
centrifugalise
centrifugalise
verb
Alternative form of centrifugalize
centrifugalization
centrifugalization
noun
Synonym of centrifugation
centrifugalize
centrifugalize
verb
Synonym of centrifugate
centrifugalized
centrifugalized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of centrifugalize
centrifugalizing
centrifugalizing
verb
present participle of centrifugalize
centrifugaller
centrifugally
centrifugally
adv
Away from a centre or axis.
In a centrifuge.
Using centrifugal force.
centrifugals
centrifugals
noun
plural of centrifugal
certifiableness
certifiableness
noun
The quality of being certifiable (able to be certified).
chesterfieldian
chesterfieldian
Noun
Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the
Adjective
In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life
chloroformization
chloroformization
noun
The process of chloroformizing.
chlorotrifluoroethylene
chlorotrifluoroethylene
noun
(chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon with chemical formula CF₂CClF, used as a cryogenic refrigerant and in the manufacture of plastics.
chlorotrifluoromethane
chlorotrifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) The halogenated hydrocarbon CClF₃; it is a CFC once used as a refrigerant
circumferential
circumferential
adj
(not comparable) Of or pertaining to a circumference.
Circuitous, indirect or roundabout.
circumferentially
circumferentially
adv
In a way that encircles; around the circumference.
circumflant
circumflant
adj
(obsolete) blowing around
circumfluent
circumfluent
adj
Flowing round; surrounding in the manner of a fluid.
circumfulgent
circumfulgent
adj
Shining around or about.
cirmcumferential
clarifiant
clarificant
clarification
clarification
noun
The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.
The act of freeing from obscurities.
clarifications
clarifications
noun
plural of clarification
comfortingly
comfortingly
adv
In a comforting manner
confederalist
confederalist
noun
A member of a confederation.
conferential
conferential
adj
Of or pertaining to a conference
configurational
configurational
adj
(grammar) Of a language: having a relatively fixed style of grammar where the subject of a sentence is outside the finite verb phrase but the object is inside it.
Of or pertaining to a configuration.
configurationally
configurationally
adv
With regard to a configuration
confirmability
confirmability
noun
The state or property of being capable of being confirmed.
confirmational
confirmational
adj
(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the confirmation of one theory or observation by others.
confirmatively
confirmatively
adv
With confirmation from other sources
confirmatorily
confirmatorily
adv
So as to confirm something.
conflagrating
conflagrating
verb
present participle of conflagrate
conflagration
conflagration
noun
(figuratively) A large-scale conflict.
A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
conflagrations
conflagrations
noun
plural of conflagration
conflagrative
conflagrative
adj
That produces conflagration
conflictory
conflictory
adj
(rare) conflicting
conformability
conformability
noun
conformableness
conformational
conformational
adj
Of or pertaining to a conformation
conformationally
conformationally
adv
(chemistry) With respect to the conformation of a molecule
confrontational
confrontational
adj
Pertaining to a confrontation; characterized by, or given to initiating hostile encounter; in-your-face.
congelifract
congelifract
noun
(geology) A fragment of rock broken off by the action of frost
congelifraction
congelifraction
noun
the weathering of material through the repeated freezing and thawing of water.
counterclassification
counterclassifications
counterdifficulty
counterdifficulty
noun
A difficulty arising in response to another difficulty.
counterfeitly
counterfeitly
adv
In a counterfeit way; falsely.
counterflashing
counterflashing
noun
(construction) Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
counterflight
counterfoil
counterfoil
noun
the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub
counterfoils
counterfoils
noun
plural of counterfoil
counterinflationary
counterinflationary
adj
(economics) Counteracting inflation.
counterinfluence
counterinfluence
noun
An influence exerted against another influence.
verb
To influence contrary to another influence.
counterinfluences
counterinfluences
noun
plural of counterinfluence
counterlife
counterlife
noun
A counterfactual life; a life other than the one actually lived.
craftsmanlike
craftsmanlike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a craftsman
cryptoinflationist
deferential
deferential
adj
(anatomy, not comparable) Of, or relating to the vas deferens.
Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.
Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
deferentiality
deferentiality
noun
The quality of being deferential.
deferentially
deferentially
adv
In a deferential manner.
defibrillating
defibrillating
verb
present participle of defibrillate
defibrillation
defibrillation
noun
The stopping of the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.
deflagrating
deflagrating
verb
present participle of deflagrate
deflagration
deflagration
noun
The act of deflagrating; an intense fire; a conflagration or explosion. Specifically, combustion that spreads subsonically via thermal conduction.
deflagrations
deflagrations
noun
plural of deflagration
deflationary
deflationary
adj
(philosophy, logic) Belonging or relating to a family of theories claiming that assertions that predicate truth of a statement do not attribute a property called truth to such a statement.
Associated with or tending to cause deflation.
defloration
defloration
noun
the act of deflowering
deflorations
deflorations
noun
plural of defloration
deformational
deformational
adj
Pertaining to, due to, or causing deformation
delirifacient
delirifacient
adj
(medicine) Producing, or tending to produce, delirium.
noun
(medicine) Any substance that tends to cause delirium.
desulfurating
desulfurating
verb
present participle of desulfurate
desulfuration
desulfuration
noun
desulfurization
desulfurisation
desulfurization
desulfurization
noun
The process of removing sulfur from a substance, such as flue gas or crude.
dichlorodifluoromethane
dichlorodifluoromethane
noun
(organic chemistry) A chlorofluorocarbon halomethane formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol spray propellant, now banned in many countries because of its effects on the ozone layer.
differentiability
differentiability
noun
The ability to be differentiated.
differentiable
differentiable
adj
(calculus, not comparable) Having a derivative, said of a function whose domain and codomain are manifolds.
(comparable, of multiple items) able to be differentiated; distinguishable, as for example by differing appearance or measurable characteristics.
differential
differential
adj
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.
Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive.
Having differences in speed or direction of motion.
Of or pertaining to a difference.
noun
(mathematics) An infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation.
A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.
A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things.
One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.
The differential gear in an automobile, etc.
differentialize
differentialize
verb
(rare) Synonym of differentiate
differentially
differentially
adv
(mathematics) With regard to differentiation
In a differential manner
differentials
differentials
noun
plural of differential
differently
differently
adv
(manner) In a different way.
diffractional
diffractional
adj
Relating to, or caused by diffraction
diffrangibility
diffrangibility
noun
Ability to be diffracted.
discomfortableness
discomfortableness
noun
The quality of being discomfortable.
discomfortingly
discomfortingly
adv
In a discomforting manner
diselectrification
disinflationary
disinflationary
adj
(economics) Exhibiting or causing reduced inflation.
disrespectfulness
disrespectfulness
noun
The state or quality of being disrespectful; disrespect; disregard.
distressfulness
distressfulness
noun
The state or quality of being distressful; the state of having or causing anxiety or strain.
distrustfulness
distrustfulness
noun
The state or quality of being distrustful or doubtful; distrust; mistrust.
driftingly
driftingly
adv
In a way that drifts.
driftland
driftland
noun
(geography) An area where the soil is deposited by wind.
(historical) A tribute paid for the privilege of driving cattle through a manor.
driftlessness
driftlessness
noun
Quality of being driftless.
electrification
electrification
noun
The act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity.
The adaptation (of a home, farm, village, city, industry, railroad) for electric power.
electrifications
electrifications
noun
plural of electrification
electrifying
electrifying
adj
that electrifies
thrilling or startling
verb
present participle of electrify
electroaffinity
electrofishing
electrofishing
noun
a kind of fishing that uses electricity to stun the fish before they are caught, often used in scientific surveys so that the fish can be studied and returned to the water alive
electroforming
electroforming
noun
The manufacture of shaped components by electrodeposition on a pattern or mandrel.
electrofusion
electrofusion
noun
(biology) the fusion of plant protoplasts by electrical stimulation
fusion by means of electricity
electrorefine
electrorefine
verb
(transitive) To perform electrorefining upon.
electrorefining
electrorefining
noun
A process, similar to electrowinning, for the removal of impurities from a metal.
enforceability
enforceability
noun
The quality of being enforceable.
enforcibility
enforcibility
noun
Alternative form of enforceability
epididymodeferential
exfiltration
exfiltration
noun
(biology) A gradual movement of a substance to exterior (as through cell membrane to extracellular fluid or medium).
(civil engineering) A method for managing storm water runoff.
(computing) Covert extraction of data.
(military) The process of exiting an area (usually behind enemy lines or in enemy territory).
(sciences) A filtering out (usually movement of a substance through a barrier).
extraprofessional
extraprofessional
adj
Foreign to a profession; not within the ordinary limits of professional duty or business.