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Envelop :: Envelop (n.) A curve or surface which is tangent to each member of a system of curves or surfaces, the form and position of the members of the system being allowed to vary according to some continuous law. Thus, any curve is the envelope of its tangents..

Occasional :: Occasional (a.) Of or pertaining to an occasion or to occasions; occuring at times, but not constant, regular, or systematic; made or happening as opportunity requires or admits; casual; incidental; as, occasional remarks, or efforts..

Hyalonema :: Hyalonema (n.) A genus of hexactinelline sponges, having a long stem composed of very long, slender, transparent, siliceous fibres twisted together like the strands of a color. The stem of the Japanese species (H. Sieboldii), called glass-rope, has long been in use as an ornament. See Glass-rope..

Overhang :: Overhang (n.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.

Stock :: Stock (n.) The stem or branch in which a graft is inserted.

Carnous :: Carnous (a.) Of a fleshy consistence; -- applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc..

Aposteme :: Aposteme (n.) An abscess; a swelling filled with purulent matter.

Stem :: Stem (n.) The entire central axis of a feather.

Decimalize :: Decimalize (v. t.) To reduce to a decimal system; as, to decimalize the currency..

Cane :: Cane (n.) Stems of other plants are sometimes called canes; as, the canes of a raspberry..

Distemperature :: Distemperature (n.) Disorder of body; slight illness; distemper.

Oaten :: Oaten (a.) Consisting of an oat straw or stem; as, an oaten pipe..

Deca- :: Deca- () A prefix, from Gr. de`ka, signifying ten; specifically (Metric System), a prefix signifying the weight or measure that is ten times the principal unit..

Vascular :: Vascular (a.) Operating by means of, or made up of an arrangement of, vessels; as, the vascular system in animals, including the arteries, veins, capillaries, lacteals, etc..

Lacing :: Lacing (n.) A system of bracing bars, not crossing each other in the middle, connecting the channel bars of a compound strut..

Pyrite :: Pyrite (n.) A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide..

Adjust :: Adjust (v. t.) To put in order; to regulate, or reduce to system..

Distemperance :: Distemperance (n.) Distemperature.

Tomentum :: Tomentum (n.) The closely matted hair or downy nap covering the leaves or stems of some plants.

Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.

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