(organic chemistry) A xanthophyll pigment (a hydroxy derivative of carotene) that occurs widely in nature.
exothermicity
exothermicity
noun
(chemistry, physics, uncountable) The quality or state of being exothermic.
(countable) The release of heat during an exothermic reaction.
extraphysical
extraphysical
adj
Not governed by physical laws
hydroxyacetic
hypercathexis
hypercathexis
noun
An excessive concentration of mental energy on an object or person.
hypertoxicity
hypertoxicity
noun
The quality of being hypertoxic.
onychorrhexis
onychorrhexis
noun
(pathology) fingernail and toenail brittleness and breakage, such as may be due to excessive strong soap and water exposure, nail polish remover, hypothyroidism, anemia, anorexia nervosa or bulimia, or after oral retinoid therapy.
