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Zincide :: Zincide (n.) A binary compound of zinc.

Twin :: Twin (n.) A compound crystal composed of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other..

Chlorous :: Chlorous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, chlorine; -- said of those compounds of chlorine in which this element has a valence of three, the next lower than in chloric compounds; as, chlorous acid, HClO2..

Pound :: Pound (n.) A British denomination of money of account, equivalent to twenty shillings sterling, and equal in value to about $4.86. There is no coin known by this name, but the gold sovereign is of the same value..

Bromism :: Bromism (n.) A diseased condition produced by the excessive use of bromine or one of its compounds. It is characterized by mental dullness and muscular weakness.

Oxy- :: Oxy- () A compound containing the hydroxyl group, more properly designated by hydroxy-. See Hydroxy-..

Huso :: Huso (n.) A large European sturgeon (Acipenser huso), inhabiting the region of the Black and Caspian Seas. It sometimes attains a length of more than twelve feet, and a weight of two thousand pounds. Called also hausen..

Methide :: Methide (n.) A binary compound of methyl with some element; as, aluminium methide, Al2(CH3)6..

Selenide :: Selenide (n.) A binary compound of selenium, or a compound regarded as binary; as, ethyl selenide..

Pounds :: Pounds (pl. ) of Poun.

Calorie :: Calorie (n.) The unit of heat according to the French standard; the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (sometimes, one gram) of water one degree centigrade, or from 0¡ to 1¡. Compare the English standard unit, Foot pound..

Interpret :: Interpret (v. t.) To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the Hebrew language to an Englishman; to interpret an Indian speech..

Pestilation :: Pestilation (n.) The act of pounding and bruising with a pestle in a mortar.

Hydrochloric :: Hydrochloric (a.) Pertaining to, or compounded of, chlorine and hydrogen gas; as, hydrochloric acid; chlorhydric..

Radical :: Radical (n.) A primitive word; a radix, root, or simple, underived, uncompounded word; an etymon..

Basyle :: Basyle (n.) A positive or nonacid constituent of compound, either elementary, or, if compound, performing the functions of an element..

Frondlet :: Frondlet (n.) A very small frond, or distinct portion of a compound frond..

Propounded :: Propounded (imp. & p. p.) of Propoun.

Monophthong :: Monophthong (n.) A single uncompounded vowel sound.

Conium :: Conium (n.) A genus of biennial, poisonous, white-flowered, umbelliferous plants, bearing ribbed fruit (seeds) and decompound leaves..

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