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Term :: Term (n.) A member of a compound quantity; as, a or b in a + b; ab or cd in ab - cd..

Saturated :: Saturated (a.) Having its affinity satisfied; combined with all it can hold; -- said of certain atoms, radicals, or compounds; thus, methane is a saturated compound. Contrasted with unsaturated..

Propionyl :: Propionyl (n.) The hypothetical radical C3H5O, regarded as the essential residue of propionic acid and certain related compounds..

Leaflet :: Leaflet (n.) One of the divisions of a compound leaf; a foliole.

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.

Diamide :: Diamide (n.) Any compound containing two amido groups united with one or more acid or negative radicals, -- as distinguished from a diamine. Cf. Amido acid, under Amido, and Acid amide, under Amide..

Sulphurine :: Sulphuric (a.) Derived from, or containing, sulphur; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with the sulphurous compounds; as, sulphuric acid..

Compounder :: Compounder (n.) One at a university who pays extraordinary fees for the degree he is to take.

Pearlash :: Pearlash (n.) A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate, and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes, and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc..

Amphid :: Amphid (n.) A salt of the class formed by the combination of an acid and a base, or by the union of two oxides, two sulphides, selenides, or tellurides, as distinguished from a haloid compound..

Systematic :: System (n.) One of the stellate or irregular clusters of intimately united zooids which are imbedded in, or scattered over, the surface of the common tissue of many compound ascidians..

Neutralization :: Neutralization (n.) The act or process by which an acid and a base are combined in such proportions that the resulting compound is neutral. See Neutral, a., 4..

Ingredient :: Ingredient (n.) That which enters into a compound, or is a component part of any combination or mixture; an element; a constituent..

Eightling :: Eightling (n.) A compound or twin crystal made up of eight individuals.

Zirco- :: Zirco- () A combining form (also used adjectively) designating zirconium as an element of certain double compounds; zircono-; as in zircofluoric acid, sodium zircofluoride..

Telluric :: Telluric (a.) Of or pertaining to tellurium; derived from, or resembling, tellurium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with tellurous compounds; as, telluric acid, which is analogous to sulphuric acid..

Sumach :: Sumach (n.) Any plant of the genus Rhus, shrubs or small trees with usually compound leaves and clusters of small flowers. Some of the species are used in tanning, some in dyeing, and some in medicine. One, the Japanese Rhus vernicifera, yields the celebrated Japan varnish, or lacquer..

Carbureted :: Carbureted (a.) Saturated or impregnated with some volatile carbon compound; as, water gas is carbureted to increase its illuminating power..

Tonite :: Tonite (n.) An explosive compound; a preparation of gun cotton.

Glyceride :: Glyceride (n.) A compound ether (formed from glycerin). Some glycerides exist ready formed as natural fats, others are produced artificially..

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