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Definition of mica

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Mica (n.) The name of a group of minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. They differ widely in composition, and vary in color from pale brown or yellow to green or black. The transparent forms are used in lanterns, the doors of stoves, etc., being popularly called isinglass. Formerly called also cat-silver, and glimmer..

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Dog Star :: Dog Star () Sirius, a star of the constellation Canis Major, or the Greater Dog, and the brightest star in the heavens; -- called also Canicula, and, in astronomical charts, / Canis Majoris. See Dog days..

Ammonium :: Ammonium (n.) A compound radical, NH4, having the chemical relations of a strongly basic element like the alkali metals..

Friend :: Friend (n.) One not inimical or hostile; one not a foe or enemy; also, one of the same nation, party, kin, etc., whose friendly feelings may be assumed. The word is some times used as a term of friendly address..

Generate :: Generate (v. t.) To originate, especially by a vital or chemical process; to produce; to cause..

Indium :: Indium (n.) A rare metallic element, discovered in certain ores of zinc, by means of its characteristic spectrum of two indigo blue lines; hence, its name. In appearance it resembles zinc, being white or lead gray, soft, malleable and easily fusible, but in its chemical relation it resembles aluminium or gallium. Symbol In. Atomic weight, 113.4..

Gnomical :: Gnomical (a.) Sententious; uttering or containing maxims, or striking detached thoughts; aphoristic..

Electro-dynamics :: Electro-dynamics (n.) The branch of science which treats of the properties of electric currents; dynamical electricity.

Hydromica :: Hydromica (n.) A variety of potash mica containing water. It is less elastic than ordinary muscovite.

Coagulate :: Coagulate (v. t.) To cause (a liquid) to change into a curdlike or semisolid state, not by evaporation but by some kind of chemical reaction; to curdle; as, rennet coagulates milk; heat coagulates the white of an egg..

Muscovy Glass :: Muscovy glass () Mica; muscovite. See Mica.

Tithonic :: Tithonic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or denoting, those rays of light which produce chemical effects; actinic..

Armil :: Armil (n.) An ancient astronomical instrument.

Theatre :: Theatre (n.) Any room adapted to the exhibition of any performances before an assembly, as public lectures, scholastic exercises, anatomical demonstrations, surgical operations, etc..

Dynamically :: Dynamically (adv.) In accordance with the principles of dynamics or moving forces.

Analemma :: Analemma (n.) An instrument of wood or brass, on which this projection of the sphere is made, having a movable horizon or cursor; -- formerly much used in solving some common astronomical problems..

Formicaroid :: Formicaroid (a.) Like or pertaining to the family Formicaridae or ant thrushes.

Accent :: Accent (n.) The rhythmical accent, which marks phrases and sections of a period..

Garnet :: Garnet (n.) A mineral having many varieties differing in color and in their constituents, but with the same crystallization (isometric), and conforming to the same general chemical formula. The commonest color is red, the luster is vitreous, and the hardness greater than that of quartz. The dodecahedron and trapezohedron are the common forms..

Amicable :: Amicable (a.) Friendly; proceeding from, or exhibiting, friendliness; after the manner of friends; peaceable; as, an amicable disposition, or arrangement..

Stain :: Stain (v. t.) To color, as wood, glass, paper, cloth, or the like, by processess affecting, chemically or otherwise, the material itself; to tinge with a color or colors combining with, or penetrating, the substance; to dye; as, to stain wood with acids, colored washes, paint rubbed in, etc.; to stain glass..