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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Somatology :: Somatology (n.) The doctrine or the science of the general properties of material substances; somatics.
Suf- :: Suety (a.) Consisting of, or resembling, suet; as, a suety substance..
Subalternating :: Subalternate (n.) A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one. See Subaltern, 2..
Erythrogranulose :: Erythrogranulose (n.) A term applied by Brucke to a substance present in small amount in starch granules, colored red by iodine..
Calumbin :: Calumbin (n.) A bitter principle extracted as a white crystalline substance from the calumba root.
Molten :: Molten (a.) Made by melting and casting the substance or metal of which the thing is formed; as, a molten image..
Suborning :: Suborned (imp. & p. p.) of Subor.
Suborbitar :: Suborbital (a.) Alt. of Suborbita.
Subspecies :: Subsolary (a.) Being under the sun; hence, terrestrial; earthly; mundane..
Thalamiflorous :: Thalamiflorous (a.) Bearing the stamens directly on the receptacle; -- said of a subclass of polypetalous dicotyledonous plants in the system of De Candolle.
Sublimate :: Sublimate (v. t.) To bring by heat into the state of vapor, which, on cooling, returns again to the solid state; as, to sublimate sulphur or camphor..
Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit..
Lactimide :: Lactimide (n.) A white, crystalline substance obtained as an anhydride of alanine, and regarded as an imido derivative of lactic acid..
Subadvocate :: Subaduncate (a.) Somewhat hooked or curved.
Subact :: Subacromial (a.) Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.
Undersecretary :: Undersecretary (n.) A secretary who is subordinate to the chief secretary; an assistant secretary; as, an undersecretary of the Treasury..
Catechin :: Catechin (n.) One of the tannic acids, extracted from catechu as a white, crystalline substance; -- called also catechuic acid, and catechuin..
Thrall-less :: Thrall-less (a.) Not enslaved; not subject to bonds.
Albuminose :: Albuminose (n.) A diffusible substance formed from albumin by the action of natural or artificial gastric juice. See Peptone.
Demiss :: Demiss (a.) Cast down; humble; submissive.
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