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Bitter Spar :: Bitter spar () A common name of dolomite; -- so called because it contains magnesia, the soluble salts of which are bitter. See Dolomite..

Lateritic :: Lateritic (a.) Consisting of, containing, or characterized by, laterite; as, lateritic formations..

Thionic :: Thionic (a.) Of or pertaining to sulphur; containing or resembling sulphur; specifically, designating certain of the thio compounds; as, the thionic acids. Cf. Dithionic, Trithionic, Tetrathionic, etc..

Platinic :: Platinic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, platinum; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which the element has a higher valence, as contrasted with the platinous compounds; as, platinic chloride (PtCl4)..

Quarterly :: Quarterly (a.) Containing, or consisting of, a fourth part; as, quarterly seasons..

Tersanctus :: Tersanctus (n.) An ancient ascription of praise (containing the word Holy -- in its Latin form, Sanctus -- thrice repeated), used in the Mass of the Roman Catholic Church and before the prayer of consecration in the communion service of the Church of England and the Protestant Episcopal Church. Cf. Trisagion..

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..

Nucleus :: Nucleus (n.) A whole seed, as contained within the seed coats..

Pistil :: Pistil (n.) The seed-bearing organ of a flower. It consists of an ovary, containing the ovules or rudimentary seeds, and a stigma, which is commonly raised on an elongated portion called a style. When composed of one carpel a pistil is simple; when composed of several, it is compound. See Illust. of Flower, and Ovary..

Maltine :: Maltine (n.) The fermentative principle of malt; malt diastase; also, a name given to various medicinal preparations made from or containing malt..

Aisle :: Aisle (n.) A lateral division of a building, separated from the middle part, called the nave, by a row of columns or piers, which support the roof or an upper wall containing windows, called the clearstory wall..

Pustule :: Pustule (n.) A vesicle or an elevation of the cuticle with an inflamed base, containing pus..

Columbite :: Columbite (n.) A mineral of a black color, submetallic luster, and high specific specific gravity. It is a niobate (or columbate) of iron and manganese, containing tantalate of iron; -- first found in New England..

Detractious :: Detractious (a.) Containing detraction; detractory.

Wormy :: Wormy (superl.) Containing a worm; abounding with worms.

Creeky :: Creeky (a.) Containing, or abounding in, creeks; characterized by creeks; like a creek; winding..

Tetrazone :: Tetrazone (n.) Any one of a certain series of basic compounds containing a chain of four nitrogen atoms; for example, ethyl tetrazone, (C2H5)2N.N2.N(C2H5)2, a colorless liquid having an odor of leeks..

Repetitive :: Repetitive (a.) Containing repetition; repeating.

Mistura :: Mistura (n.) Sometimes, a liquid medicine containing very active substances, and which can only be administered by drops..

Port :: Port (n.) A dark red or purple astringent wine made in Portugal. It contains a large percentage of alcohol.

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