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Definition of sub

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Sub- () A prefix denoting that the ingredient (of a compound) signified by the term to which it is prefixed,is present in only a small proportion, or less than the normal amount; as, subsulphide, suboxide, etc. Prefixed to the name of a salt it is equivalent to basic; as, subacetate or basic acetate..

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Expand :: Expand (v. t.) To cause the particles or parts of to spread themselves or stand apart, thus increasing bulk without addition of substance; to make to occupy more space; to dilate; to distend; to extend every way; to enlarge; -- opposed to contract; as, to expand the chest; heat expands all bodies; to expand the sphere of benevolence..

Turmerol :: Turmerol (n.) Turmeric oil, a brownish yellow, oily substance extracted from turmeric by ligroin..

Transition :: Transition (n.) A passing from one subject to another.

Charm :: Charm (n.) To subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to affect by magic..

Cortex :: Cortex (n.) The outer or superficial part of an organ; as, the cortex or gray exterior substance of the brain..

Dun :: Dun (v. t.) To cure, as codfish, in a particular manner, by laying them, after salting, in a pile in a dark place, covered with salt grass or some like substance..

Phycoerythrine :: Phycoerythrine (n.) A red coloring matter found in algae of the subclass Florideae.

Sesquioxide :: Sesquioxide (n.) An oxide containing three atoms of oxygen with two atoms (or radicals) of some other substance; thus, alumina, Al2O3 is a sesquioxide..

Undecolic :: Undecolic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C11H18O2, of the propiolic acid series, obtained indirectly from undecylenic acid as a white crystalline substance..

Permeation :: Permeation (n.) The act of permeating, passing through, or spreading throughout, the pores or interstices of any substance..

Aeriality :: Aeriality (n.) The state of being aerial; unsubstantiality.

Supermaterial :: Superlunary (a.) Being above the moon; not belonging to this world; -- opposed to sublunary.

Lowly :: Lowly (a.) Not lofty or sublime; humble.

Autocrat :: Autocrat (a.) An absolute sovereign; a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government by claim of absolute right, not subject to restriction; as, Autocrat of all the Russias (a title of the Czar)..

Ortho- :: Ortho- () Connection with, or affinity to, one variety of isomerism, characteristic of the benzene compounds; -- contrasted with meta- or para-; as, the ortho position; hence, designating any substance showing such isomerism; as, an ortho compound..

Abaculus :: Abaculus (n.) A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements..

Isomeromorphism :: Isomeromorphism (n.) Isomorphism between substances that are isomeric.

Smalt :: Smalt (v. t.) A deep blue pigment or coloring material used in various arts. It is a vitreous substance made of cobalt, potash, and calcined quartz fused, and reduced to a powder..

Alkaloid :: Alkaloid (n.) An organic base, especially one of a class of substances occurring ready formed in the tissues of plants and the bodies of animals..

Treat :: Treat (v. t.) To subject to some action; to apply something to; as, to treat a substance with sulphuric acid..