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Cellulose :: Cellulose (n.) The substance which constitutes the essential part of the solid framework of plants, of ordinary wood, linen, paper, etc. It is also found to a slight extent in certain animals, as the tunicates. It is a carbohydrate, (C6H10O5)n, isomeric with starch, and is convertible into starches and sugars by the action of heat and acids. When pure, it is a white amorphous mass. See Starch, Granulose, Lignin..

Tingle :: Tingle (v. i.) To have, or to cause, a sharp, thrilling sensation, or a slight pricking sensation..

Shed :: Shed (n.) A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut; as, a wagon shed; a wood shed..

Scarmoge :: Scarmoge (n.) A slight contest; a skirmish. See Skirmish.

Seminymph :: Seminymph (n.) The pupa of insects which undergo only a slight change in passing to the imago state.

Spital :: Spit (v. i.) To rain or snow slightly, or with sprinkles..

Gauze :: Gauze (n.) A very thin, slight, transparent stuff, generally of silk; also, any fabric resembling silk gauze; as, wire gauze; cotton gauze..

Substrate :: Substrate (a.) Having very slight furrows.

Discriminate :: Discriminate (v. i.) To make a difference or distinction; to distinguish accurately; as, in judging of evidence, we should be careful to discriminate between probability and slight presumption..

Neglect :: Neglect (v.) The state of being disregarded, slighted, or neglected..

Snub :: Snub (n.) A check or rebuke; an intended slight.

Elevate :: Elevate (v. t.) To intoxicate in a slight degree; to render tipsy.

Nod :: Nod (n.) A quick or slight downward or forward motion of the head, in assent, in familiar salutation, in drowsiness, or in giving a signal, or a command..

Patter :: Patter (n.) A quick succession of slight sounds; as, the patter of rain; the patter of little feet..

Oxygen :: Oxygen (n.) A colorless, tasteless, odorless, gaseous element occurring in the free state in the atmosphere, of which it forms about 23 per cent by weight and about 21 per cent by volume, being slightly heavier than nitrogen. Symbol O. Atomic weight 15.96..

Thrill :: Thrill (v. i.) To pierce, as something sharp; to penetrate; especially, to cause a tingling sensation that runs through the system with a slight shivering; as, a sharp sound thrills through the whole frame..

Dent :: Dent (n.) A slight depression, or small notch or hollow, made by a blow or by pressure; an indentation..

Tincture :: Tincture (n.) A slight taste superadded to any substance; as, a tincture of orange peel..

Disparagingly :: Disparagingly (adv.) In a manner to disparage or dishonor; slightingly.

Twitter :: Twitter (n.) A slight trembling or agitation of the nerves.

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