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abalienate(civil law, transitive) To make another's that which was once yours; to transfer the title of from one to another; to alienate.abaxialize(botany) To convert to abaxial formabbeystedeArchaic form of abbeystead.abbokinase(biochemistry) Synonym of urokinase.abbreviate(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned.abdicative(logic) A reasoning from the negativeabelianiseAlternative spelling of abelianize.abelianize(mathematics) to transform into an abelian groupabelsoniteA mineral, NiC₃₁H₃₂N₄, forming soft reddish-brown triclinic crystals.abenakiite(mineralogy) A mineral of sodium, cerium, neodymium, lanthanum, praseodymium, thorium, samarium, oxygen, sulfur, carbon, phosphorus, and silicon.abendazoleMisspelling of albendazole.aberdavineAlternative form of aberdevine.aberdevine(obsolete outside dialects) The Eurasian siskin or spruce siskin, Spinus spinus, a small green and yellow finch related to the goldfinch.aberduvineAlternative form of aberdevine.aberglaube(rare) superstitionaberrativeHaving deviated or been knocked, momentarily and sharply, from the more dominant or expected course or trajectory.aberuncate(rare, transitive) To eradicate; to pull up by the roots.abhorrableTo be abhorred; hateful; despicable.abhorrence(countable, obsolete, historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II.abhorrible(rare, obsolete) Detestable.abiosphereAll the parts of the Earth in which life is not possibleabirritate(transitive, medicine) To diminish the sensibility of; to debilitate; to soothe.abjudicate(law) To reject by judicial sentence.abjunctive(rare) Exceptional, isolated, disconnected, separate,ablaqueate(transitive, obsolete) To lay bare, as the roots of a tree, by loosening or removing soil.abnegative(obsolete, rare): Denying; renouncing; negativeabobiosideAn organic compound found in Adenium boehmianum.abominableWorthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.aboriginieMisspelling of aborigine.abortative(rare) Abortive, abortifacient (causing abortion).aborticideThe act of destroying a fetus in the womb; feticide.abortioneeOne who undergoes an abortion.aboundance(obsolete) abundanceabramovite(mineralogy) A very rare mineral with chemical formula Pb₂SnInBiS₇, found in tiny elongated lamellar crystals.abreactiveCapable of producing abreaction.abrenounce(transitive, obsolete) To renounce; to contradict.abridgableCapable of being abridged.abrogativeTending or designed to abrogate.absarokite(mineralogy) A basaltic-trachyandesite rock containing phenocrysts of olivine and augiteabsinthineLike absinthe.absistence(obsolete) A standing aloofabsolutiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of absolutize.absolutive(grammar) The absolutive case, or a phrase that uses it.absolutize(transitive) To make absolute.absolvableThat may be absolved.absorbableCapable of being absorbed or swallowed up.absorbance(physics) A logarithmic measure of the amount of light that is absorbed when passing through a substance; the capacity of a substance to absorb light of a given wavelength; optical density.absorbeate(obsolete) To absorb, swallow upabsorbenceAlternative form of absorbance.absorptiveHaving power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe; absorbent.absorvanceMisspelling of absorbance.abstenanceMisspelling of abstinence, by confusion with abstention.abstersiveCleansing; purging; abstergent.abstinenceThe act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.abstrusive(rare) Of abstruse quality.abundaunceObsolete form of abundance.acacialikeResembling or characteristic of acacia.acadialite(mineralogy) A mineral found in Nova Scotia consisting of red chabazite.acalymmate(palynology) Forming clusters of pollen grains (usually tetrads or polyads) in which the sexines of the respective grains do not merge to form a continuous sheath.acanticone(mineralogy) Alternative form of epidote.acaprazineA tranquilizer of the phenylpiperazine class.acapsulateNot capsulateacarnidine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of marine substituted homospermidinesacarophobeA person who has acarophobia, the fear of the sensation of itching or the presence of small, crawling insects that cause itching, such as mites or lice.accelerate(transitive) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.accendible(obsolete) Capable of being inflamed or kindled; combustible; inflammable.accentable(of a syllable, etc.) Capable of having the accent upon it.accentuate(transitive) To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.acceptableWorthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.acceptance(countable) An instance of that act.acceptibleObsolete spelling of acceptable.accessableMisspelling of accessible.accessibleEasy of access or approach.accomodateMisspelling of accommodate.accomplice(law) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.accordableAble to be given or dispensed.accordanceAgreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.accostable(dated, uncommon) Approachable; affable; willing to be accosted.accuminateTapering to a point.accumulate(intransitive) To gradually grow or increase in quantity or number.accusativeProducing accusations; in a manner that reflects a finding of fault or blameacecainide(organic chemistry) A metabolite (4-(acetylamino)-n-(2-(diethylamino)ethyl)benzamide) of procainamide that may cause cardiac toxicity in kidney failureaceclidine(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic miotic agent that is used to treat narrow angle glaucoma.acedapsone(pharmacology) An antimicrobial drug that is used to treat leprosy.acefylline(medicine) A stimulant drug, having a structure based on xanthine, that acts as an adenosine receptor antagonistaceglatoneAn antineoplastic drug that inhibits the enzyme β-glucuronidase.acephaline(of gregarines) lacking a head-like section in the upper body.acerathereAn extinct rhinoceros of the genus †Aceratherium.acerbitude(archaic) Sourness and harshness; acerbity.acervativeHeaped up; tending to heap up.acervulineResembling little heaps; pertaining to the specific epithet acervulinusacesulfameAny of a class of synthetic noncaloric sweeteners, based on a oxathiazinone dioxide structure, somewhat similar to saccharinacetarsoneSynonym of acetarsol.acetoamide(organic chemistry) Any aceto- derivative of an amideacetowhiteAffected by acetowhitening.achiasmateAlternative form of achiasmatic.achievableCapable of being achieved, which either means possible or probable.achievance(Early Modern, obsolete) An achievement.achilleine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid (C₂₀H₃₈N₂O₁₅) found in plants of the genus Achillea.achondrite(astronomy, geology) Any stony meteorite that contains no chondrules.achroacyte(cytology) Any colourless cell (especially a lymphocyte)achrophaseMisspelling of acrophase.achyrantheAny plant of the genus Achyranthes of chaff flowers.acidimetre(nonstandard and now obsolete) Alternative form of acidimeter.acidophileAn organism that lives and thrives under acidic conditions; a form of extremophile.acidophyte(botany) Any plant that thrives in an acidic environmentacidstableAlternative form of acidostable.ackerspyre(Chester) to sprout, germinateacobiosideA particular steroid glycoside.acoelomate(zoology) Any animal without a coelom.acognitiveNot cognitiveacolbifene(pharmacology) A particular selective estrogen receptor modulator.acolyctine(organic chemistry) An organic base, in the form of a white powder, obtained from Aconitum lycoctonum.acolythateThe office of an acolyteacondyloseAlternative form of acondylous.aconiazideAn antitubercular drug.aconidiateLacking conidiaacoradiene(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpene hydrocarbon (1R,4S,5S)-1,8-dimethyl-4-prop-1-en-2-ylspiro[4.5]dec-8-ene present in the essential oil of vetiveracotiamideAn experimental acetylcholinesterase inhibitor under investigation for the treatment of functional dyspepsia.acquirableCapable of being acquired.acquisibleSynonym of acquirable (“capable of being acquired”).acridinone(organic chemistry) The heterocyclic ketone 2H-acridin-1-oneacridivore(biology) Any organism that eats grasshoppers and locustsacronicine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of alkaloids, derived from acridine, that have some antitumour activityacronymiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of acronymize.acronymize(transitive) To turn a phrase into an acronym.acrosswiseIn a way that goes across; crosswise.acrostickeObsolete spelling of acrostic.acrylamide(organic chemistry) The amide of acrylic acid, CH₂=CH.CONH₂; used in the manufacture of polyacrylamides.actinidine(organic chemistry) A pyridine derivative that is attractive to cats.actinolite(mineralogy) A mineral with monoclinic crystals of the chemical formula Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂, belonging to the amphibole group.actinomere(zoology) One of the radial segments making up the body of one of the Coelenterata or similar organismactinosome(zoology) The body of various cnidarians and ctenophores, such as the starfish.actionableAble to be acted on; able to be used as the basis for taking action.actionlikeResembling or characteristic of an action.actisomideA particular antiarrhythmic drug.actuatableAble to be actuatedacturience(uncommon) impulsivenessaculeolateHaving small prickles or sharp points.aculeosideA particular steroid glycoside.acylketene(organic chemistry) Any acyl keteneacyllysine(organic chemistry) Any N-acyl derivative of lysineacylsilane(organic chemistry) Any acyl silane, of general formula R-CO-SiR₃adamantane(organic chemistry) A polycyclic hydrocarbon, C₁₀H₁₆, having a cagelike structure similar to a portion of the diamond lattice; any of its derivativesadamantineSynonym of adamant.adamantiteSynonym of adamantium.adamantone(organic chemistry) A ketone derivative of adamantane.adamellite(mineralogy) monzoniteadaptativeOf or pertaining to adaptation; adaptive.adaptitudeAdaptedness; special aptitude.adaxializeTo convert to adaxial formadcumulate(geology) A cumulate rock in which the groundmass is of the same composition as the accumulated crystals.adderstoneAlternative form of adder stone.addictlikeResembling or characteristic of an addict or addictive behaviour.additativeMisconstruction of additive.addressiveTending to address; directed towards the attention of another.adduceableAble to be adduced.adeciduate(anatomy) Not deciduate.adenostyle(botany) Any member of the Adenostyles genus of plants.adequative(rare) equivalent or sufficient; adequate.adhumulone(organic chemistry) The dienone 3,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(2-methylbutanoyl)-4,6-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one present in hopsadiopocereA wax-like organic substance formed by the decay, in a wet and low-oxygen environment (anaerobic bacterial hydrolysis), of a dead body's fat.adiphenineAn antispasmodic drug.adipiodone(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular molecule used as a contrast medium.adjudgableAlternative form of adjudgeable.adjudicate(transitive) To decide, rule on, or settle as a judge.adjunctiveForming an adjunct.adjustableCapable of being adjusted.adjustibleAlternative form of adjustable.adlocative(grammar) Relating to adlocation.adlumidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in plants of genus Adlumia.adlupulone(organic chemistry) The dienone 3,5-dihydroxy-2-(2-methylbutanoyl)-4,6,6-tris(3-methylbut-2-enyl)cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one present in hopsadministreObsolete form of administer.admirativeCharacterized by admiration.admissableAlternative spelling of admissible.admissibleCapable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.admittableAble to be admitted.admittanceThe act of admitting.admittibleArchaic spelling of admittable.admonitiveOf or conveying admonitionadmynistreArchaic spelling of administer.adnascenceAdhesion of parts to each other by the whole surface.adoptative(rare) adoptiveadoratriceA kind of quasi-royal priestess in Ancient Egypt.adranosite(mineralogy) A tetragonal sulfate chloride mineral with the chemical formula (NH₄)₄NaAl₂(SO₄)₄Cl(OH)₂.adrenaline(biochemistry) Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.adrenalise(British spelling, transitive, intransitive) To render frightening or thrilling, such as to stimulate the production of adrenalin.adrenalizeAmerican and Oxford British English standard spelling of adrenalise.adrenaloneAn adrenergic agonist used as a topical vasoconstrictor and hemostatic.adrenarcheA stage of maturation of the cortex of the human adrenal glands, related to puberty, typically occurring between the ages of six and ten years and involving both structural and functional changes.adsorbable(physical chemistry) Able to be adsorbedadsorbanceA measure of the amount of material adsorbed on a surface.adsorptivePertaining to, tending toward, or characterized by adsorption.adulterateCorrupted or made impure by being mixed with something else; adulterated.adulterineSpurious; due to adulteration.adulteriseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of adulterize.adulterize(intransitive, largely obsolete) To commit adultery.adulticideA pesticide designed to kill adult insects rather than their larvae.advancableMisspelling of advanceable.advauntageObsolete form of advantage.advenienceThe property of being advenient.advergence(biology) The evolution of a mimic to resemble its model more closely.advertenceThe quality of being advertentadverticle(informal) An advertisement masquerading as an actual news or feature article in a newspaper or magazine.advertiqueAny antique promotional gift item.advertiseeOne who views or reads an advertisement; the target of advertising.advicelineA telephone service offering advice; a helpline.adviseableAlternative spelling of advisable.advocative(law) Related to advocationaeciospore(botany) A binucleate spore of a rust fungus, formed in a chainlike series in an aecium.aeolianite(geology) A rock formed from dune sand, often calcareous.aerobicise(British spelling, uncommon) Alternative spelling of aerobicize.aerobicize(intransitive) To perform aerobics.aerobridge(UK, aviation) Alternative form of airbridge: an elevated corridor connecting an airport to a plane.aeroengineAlternative spelling of aero engine.aerogrammeAlternative spelling of aerogram.aeromarineRelating to aviation and the sea.aerosolise(transitive) To disperse a material, usually a solid or liquid, as an aerosol.aerosolize(American spelling) Alternative form of aerosolise.aerosphere(rare) atmosphereaerostableOf a virus, capable of surviving in the air and potentially being transmitted via airborne means.aeschynite(mineralogy) Any of several basic oxide minerals of mostly titanium and niobium with either cerium, neodymium or yttrium.aesthetiseAlternative form of aesthetize.aesthetizeSynonym of aestheticise.aethiosideA particular steroid glycoside.affairetteA brief romantic relationship, especially with someone who is in a relationship with another person, or not one's regular partner.affectableAble to be affected.affectibleAlternative form of affectable.affiliableCapable of being affiliated to.affinitiveClosely connected, as by affinity.affinosideA particular steroid glycoside.affirmableAble to be affirmed.affirmance(uncountable) The act of affirming, affirmationaffixative(art, antiquities) A preservative, usually an adhesive transparent fluid, used to protect the surface of a drawing from abrasion or similar damage.afflictiveThat causes physical or mental pain.affordableAble to be afforded; inexpensive or reasonably priced.affordance(psychology, philosophy, robotics) Anything that is provided or furnished by an environment to an organism dwelling within it.affrontiveTending to affront or offend.affulgenceAlternative form of effulgence.afimbriateNot having a fringeaflavinine(organic chemistry) A compound present in some plants and fungi that protects against insectsaforesaideArchaic spelling of aforesaid.afroalpine(ecology) Relating to the climates of the higher African mountainsaftercrime(especially in plural) one of a series of "copycat" crimes that follow an initial oneafterimageAn image which persists or remains in negative after the original stimulation has ended.afternooneObsolete spelling of afternoon.afterpiece(now chiefly historical) An additional work following the main work; especially, a minor entertainment performed after a play.afterpulseA pulse (of energy) that follows some other eventafterquakeSynonym of aftershock (“earthquake following another earthquake”).aftersenseA perception that follows an experience; a subsequent sense.aftershavea lotion, gel, or liquid used after finishing shavingaftersmileA smile that follows something.afterspikeFollowing a spike (peak in some activity)aftertasteA taste of something that persists when it is no longer present.afterwhile(US, dialect) Afterwards.agalsidase(enzynme) A form of alpha-galactosidaseagamosporeAn asexual spore.agariclikeResembling an agaric.agaristineOf the noctuid moth subfamily Agaristinae.agarobiose(biochemistry) A disaccharide composed of galactose and anhydrogalactose unitsagarophyteA seaweed, typically a red alga, that produces agar in its cell walls.agencylikeResembling or characteristic of an agency.agencywideThroughout an agency.agentspace(computing) The conceptual space within which software agents operate and interact.aggrandiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of aggrandize.aggrandize(transitive) To make great; to enlarge; to increase.aggravable(obsolete) aggravatingaggregableSynonym of aggregatable.aggressiveCharacterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.agitatableAlternative form of agitable.aglomerateMisspelling of agglomerate.agmatinase(biochemistry) Any of a group of hydrolase enzymes that catalyze the reaction of agmatine and water into putrescine and urea.agnominate(transitive, obsolete) To name.agonotheteAlternative form of agonothetes.agoraphobeSomeone who suffers from agoraphobia.agricolite(mineralogy) Synonym of eulytine.aguilarite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic sulfosalt mineral found in Mexico.ahlfeldite(mineralogy) A secondary selenite mineral found in Bolivia.ailanthone(organic chemistry) The allelopathic compound (1S,4R,5R,7S,11R,13S,17S,18S,19R)-4,5,17-trihydroxy-14,18-dimethyl-6-methylidene-3,10-dioxapentacyclo[9.8.0.01,7.04,19.013,18]nonadec-14-ene-9,16-dione present in Ailanthus altissimaailurocide(rare) The killing of a cat.airbrasive(dentistry) A device that delivers a jet of sodium bicarbonate slurry at teeth in order to remove stains.ajmalicine(organic chemistry) An antihypertensive drug structurally related to yohimbine and rauwolscine.akaganeite(mineralogy) A monoclinic iron(III) oxide-hydroxide/chloride mineral formed by the weathering of pyrrhotite.akaryocyteA cell that has no nucleus.akatoreite(mineralogy) A yellow-orange triclinic mineral found in New Zealand and containing aluminium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen and silicon.akermaniteAlternative spelling of åkermanite.akimotoite(mineralogy) A trigonal mineral of the ilmenite group with a vitreous lustre, the silicon analogue of geikielite.aklavinone(organic chemistry) The anthracycline quinone ester methyl (1R,2R,4S)-2-ethyl-2,4,5,7-tetrahydroxy-6,11-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-1H-tetracene-1-carboxylateakodontineAny rodent of the tribe Akodontiniakpeteshie(Ghana) An alcoholic drink produced by distilling palm wine or sugar cane.alabandite(mineralogy) A mineral form of manganese sulfide, MnS, sometimes found in meteoritesalacranite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic and sulfur.alamandineA particular angiotensin peptidealbescenceThe act of becoming white; whitening.alboranite(mineralogy) A hypersthene-basalt without olivine.albumeniseNon-Oxford British English spelling of albumenize.albumenize(transitive) To convert into albumen.albuminate(organic chemistry) A compound of albumin and a base or acidalbuminiseNon-Oxford British English spelling of albuminize.albuminizeAlternative form of albumenize.albuminome(biochemistry) All the albumins of a particular organism.albuminone(organic chemistry, dated) A principle derived from certain albuminoids; it is soluble in alcohol and is not coagulable by heat.albuminoseAlternative form of albuminous.alcalizateObsolete form of alkalizate.alcoholase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that converts glucose or lactic acid to alcoholalcoholateAn alcoholic extract of plant material; a tincture.alcoholiseAlternative spelling of alcoholize.alcoholizeTo convert into alcohol by fermentation, or to increase the concentration of alcohol by rectificationalcolizate(obsolete) Alcoholic; distilled or fermented.alcornoqueThe plant Bowdichia virgilioides.aldohexose(biochemistry) Any hexose containing an aldehyde group.aldoketose(organic chemistry) Synonym of ketoaldose.aldosamine(organic chemistry) Any aldose form of an amino sugaraldosulose(dated, organic chemistry) ketoaldosealdotriose(biochemistry) Any aldose having three carbon atoms; in reality, just glyceraldehydealdoximate(organic chemistry) Any anion derived from an aldoxime (R-CH=N-O⁻)aledronateMisspelling of alendronate.alepposideA particular steroid glycoside.aletophyte(rare) Any plant that grows by the wayside or where the natural vegetation has been disrupted.aleuronate(biochemistry) A protein found in the endosperm of cereal grain; a flour composed of this protein, and very little starch, used to make food for diabeticsalfadolone(pharmacology) A neuroactive steroid with hypnotic effects.alfaxaloneA neurosteroid general anaesthetic used in veterinary medicine.alfetamineA chemical compound of the phenethylamine family, once investigated as a possible antidepressant.alfuzosineAlternative form of alfuzosin.algebraize(transitive) To perform by algebra; to reduce to algebraic form.algeldratealuminium hydroxidealgodonite(mineralogy) A hexagonal copper arsenide mineral.alienesqueSuggestive of an alien (creature from space).alifedrine(pharmacology) A beta-adrenergic agonist.aliflurane(pharmacology) An anesthetic drug.alimentiveAlternative form of alimentative.alinastineA histamine 1 receptor antagonist.aliphatate(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic carboxylatealizapride(pharmacology) A dopamine antagonist with prokinetic and antiemetic effects.alkalamide(chemistry) One of a series of compounds that may be regarded as ammonia in which a part of the hydrogen has been replaced by basic, and another part by acid, atoms or radicals.alkaliniseAlternative spelling of alkalinize.alkalinizeTo convert, or be converted, to an alkalialkalizate(archaic) Alkaline.alkanamide(organic chemistry) The amide of an alkyl carboxylic acidalkatriene(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic trienealkoxylate(organic chemistry) Any alkoxy anion, or any salt containing such an anion.alkylalane(organic chemistry) Any alkyl alanealkylamide(organic chemistry) Any alkyl amidealkylamine(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic aminealkylarene(organic chemistry) Any alkyl-substituted arene.alkylative(organic chemistry) Describing a rearrangement reaction that forms an alkyl groupalkylidene(organic chemistry) Any of a class of divalent functional groups derived from an alkane by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom, the free valencies being part of a double bond - R₂C=alkylidyne(organic chemistry) Any carbene, of general formula RC^.:, having a univalent carbon atom.alkynamide(organic chemistry) Any amide containing an alkyne groupalkynylide(organic chemistry) Any alkynyl ylideallantoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of allantoic acid.allegeableAble to be allegedallegeanceObsolete spelling of allegiance.allegianceA loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.allegoriseNon-Oxford British spelling of allegorize.allegorizeTo interpret (a picture, story, or other form of communication) to reveal a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.allelewiseWith regard to allelesallelotype(genetics) The frequency distribution of a set of alleles in a population.allenolate(organic chemistry) Any anion derived from an allenol; any salt containing such an anionalleviableCapable of being alleviated.alliterate(intransitive) To exhibit alliteration.alliterize(intransitive) To exhibit alliteration; to alliterate.allivaliteA rare plutonic rock composed of olivine and calcic plagioclase.alloallele(genetics) An allogenetic alleleallocative(uncommon) Synonym of allocational (“of or pertaining to the allocation of resources”).allochromeA particular microscopic stainallocutive(grammar) Relating to the marking of addressees in the grammar of a sentence whether or not they are actants in it.allodapineAny bee of the tribe Allodapiniallogenome(genetics) The combined genome of two unrelated people (typically involved in a tissue graft)alloimmune(pathology) Characterized by alloimmunity, which is immunity, obtained from a tissue graft from another person, against one's own cells.allomerizeTo undergo allomerizationallonamide(organic chemistry) The amide of allonic acidallottableAble to be allottedallowaunceObsolete form of allowance.alloxanate(organic chemistry) A salt of alloxanic acid.alloxazine(organic chemistry) The tricyclic heterocyclic amide 1H-benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dionealluaivite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing calcium, chlorine, hydrogen, manganese, niobium, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.alluaudite(mineralogy) A metasomatic mineral that is an alkaline manganese iron phosphate.alluminateMisspelling of aluminate.allylamide(organic chemistry) Any allyl amideallylamine(organic chemistry) The unsaturated primary amine CH₂=CH-CH₂-NH₂ or any of its derivativesalmarudite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zinc.almasilateA particular antacid.almeidaite(mineralogy) A rare mineral that belongs to the crichtonite group and contains silver, germanium, and sulfur.almondlikeResembling or characteristic of an almond or almonds.almoxatoneA drug developed as an antidepressant and antiparkinsonian.alongshoreAt or along a shore or coast.alouattineRelating to Alouattinae, a subfamily that includes the howler monkeys.alpestrineSynonym of subalpine.alphadioneSynonym of althesin.alpinesqueHaving an alpine style.alpinosideA particular steroid glycoside.altarpiecea work of art suspended above and behind an altar in a churchaltarstoneAlternative form of altar stone.alterativeCausing alteration.althausite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal gray mineral containing fluorine, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and phosphorus.althiazide(organic chemistry, medicine) The thiazide diuretic 6-chloro-1,1-dioxo-3-(prop-2-enylsulfanylmethyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1λ⁶,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamidealvamelineA drug designed to treat Alzheimer's disease.amaebocyteMisspelling of amoebocyte.amalgamate(transitive or intransitive) To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.amalgamizeTo amalgamate.amantadine(pharmacology) A drug used especially as the hydrochloride C₁₀H₁₇N·HCl to prevent infection (as by an influenzavirus) by interfering with virus penetration into host cells.amarantineAlternative form of amaranthine.amarantite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.amarillite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, sodium, and sulfur.amastigote(biology) Any cell (or unicellular organism) that does not have any flagella or ciliaamateurize(transitive) To make amateur; to open up (a profession, etc.) to amateurs.ambasilideAn antiarrhythmic drug.ambergrece(obsolete, rare) Alternative spelling of ambergris.ambergrese(obsolete, rare) Alternative spelling of ambergris.ambergrice(obsolete, rare) Alternative spelling of ambergris.ambergriseObsolete form of ambergris.ambiactive(physiology) That can act both positively and negativelyambregrise(obsolete, rare) Alternative spelling of ambergris.ambulative(linguistics) Indicating that the subject is walking.ambushableCapable of being ambushed.amcinonideA topical glucocorticoid used to treat itching, redness and swelling associated with some skin conditions.ameghinite(mineralogy) A soft monoclinic mineral found in Argentina.ameliorate(transitive) To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition.ameliorize(transitive, rare) To ameliorate; to make better.ameltolideAn anticonvulsant drug.amendativeServing to amend or change; corrective.amerceable(obsolete) Liable to be amerced.amerciableAlternative form of amerceable.amerosporeAny dark or colourless spore that cannot be characterized as any other typeamfetamineAlternative spelling of amphetamine.amidapsoneAn antimicrobial solution used in the treatment of Marek's disease in chickens.amidoamine(organic chemistry) Any amine that also has an amide group (typically a monoamide of a diamine)amiflamineA reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A.amifostine(pharmacology) A cytoprotective adjuvant used in cancer chemotherapy.aminacrine(medicine) A fluorescent dye, 9-acridinamine, that is used as a topical antisepticamineptineAn atypical tricyclic antidepressant.aminoamide(organic chemistry) The amide of an amino acidaminoazole(organic chemistry) Any amino derivative of an azoleaminoffite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing beryllium, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.amiodarone(pharmacology) an antiarrhythmic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₅H₂₉I₂NO₃·HCl and used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmiaamipriloseA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.amixetrineA particular drug.amlodipine(pharmacology) A long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in the treatment of anginaammonolyze(transitive) To subject to ammonolysis.amnioscopeA form of endoscope used to examine the amniotic cavity and its foetus.amocarzineAn anthelminthic drug.amoebacideAlternative form of amebicide.amoebalikeHaving the characteristics of an amoeba.amoebapore(biochemistry) Any of a group of small amphipathic membranolytic proteins present in EntamoebaamoebicideAlternative spelling of amebicide.amoebocyteAny cell that has the form or motion of an amoeba.amorolfineA broad-spectrum allylamine antifungal drug.amoscanateAn experimental anthelmintic agent of the arylisothiocyanate class, found to be highly effective in animals against hookworms and the four major species of schistosomes, but possibly hepatotoxic.ampelosideA particular steroid glycoside.amperozideAn atypical antipsychotic of the diphenylbutylpiperazine class, used in veterinary medicine.amphicrineHaving both endocrine and exocrine characteristicsamphiphile(chemistry) A chemical compound which has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Many such compounds are used as surfactants.amphiphyte(botany) Any plant that grows on the edges of water or wetlands, and is sometimes submerged.amphiptere(heraldry, fantasy) A type of winged serpent, with two bat-like wings and typically with no other limbs.amphisporeA modified urediniospore of certain rusts in arid regions functioning as a resting spore.amphistomeAny trematode of the genus Paramphistomum (previously Amphistoma)amphistyle(architecture) Having columns at both ends or along both sides.amphithere(heraldry, fantasy) Alternative form of amphiptere.amphitriteAny polychaete worm of the genus Amphitrite.amphophileAn amphophilic cell.ampliativeThat broadens conceptual knowledge by adding new information.amputative(surgery) That involves amputationampyrimineA diuretic drug.amstallite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing aluminum, calcium, chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.amuletlikeResembling or characteristic of an amulet.amygdalase(biochemistry) Either of two enzymes: beta-glucosidase and amygdalin beta-glucosidase.amygdalate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of amygdalic acid.amygdalineResembling or characteristic of almonds.amygdaloseSynonym of gentiobiose.amylocaineA synthetic local anesthetic, the first to have been developed.anabaptiseAlternative form of anabaptize.anabaptize(transitive, archaic) To baptize or christen again, or to a different denomination; to rename or rechristenanabaseine(organic chemistry) The alkaloid 3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2,3'-bipyridine related to nicotineanacardate(organic chemistry) A salt or ester of anacardic acid.anacaulaseA medication containing bromelain, used for eschar removal.anachoreteAlternative spelling of anchorite.anachoriteAlternative spelling of anchorite.anacolpate(palynology) Having a colpus, or groove, on the distal face of a pollen grain.anaesthete(rare) One who is afflicted with anesthesia.anagestone(pharmacology) A particular progestin.anagramiseNon-Oxford British spelling of anagramize.anagramize(American and Oxford British spelling) To make an anagram from or to transform into as an anagram.anagrelide(pharmacology) A drug that inhibits the maturation of platelets from megakaryocytes, used in the treatment of thrombocytosis and leukaemia.analgesizeTo reduce pain by use of an analgesic.analysable(British spelling) Alternative spelling of analyzable.analyzableAble to be analyzed.anandamide(biochemistry) A derivative of arachidonic acid that occurs naturally in the brain and in some foods (such as chocolate) and that binds to the same brain receptors as the cannabinoids (such as tetrahydrocannabinol) derived from cannabis.anapheline(organic chemistry) The piperidine alkaloid 1,3-bis[(2S)-piperidin-2-yl]propan-2-oneanareolateThat lacks areolasanarkiddieSynonym of anarkid.anastamoseAlternative spelling of anastomose.anastomize(surgery) To carry out an anastomosisanastomose(transitive, of streams and rivers, blood vessels, etc.) To join (two or more things) by anastomosis, to interconnect forming a network.anastrophe(rhetoric) Unusual word order, often involving an inversion of the usual pattern of the sentence.anathemiseAlternative form of anathemize.anathemizeTo declare to be anathema; to curse and reject.anchialineBeing or relating to a landlocked body of water with a subterranean connection to the ocean.anchithereAny of the genus †Anchitherium of extinct horses.anchorableCapable of being anchored.anchorlikeResembling an anchor.anchovetteA paste made from anchovies, used as a spread.ancitabine(pharmacology) A pyrimidine antagonist.ancylocone(malacology) An organism or fossil with an ancyloconic shell, or the shell itself.andalusite(mineralogy) An aluminium nesosilicate mineral, Al₂SiO₅, which can be cut into a gem and displays strong pleochroism, shifting between red, green, and yellow.andrewsite(mineralogy, historical) A now-discredited mineral, reported in Cornwall and later shown to be a mixture of hentschelite and rockbridgeite, with minor chalcosiderite.andropause(medicine, endocrinology) The male equivalent of the menopause in women; characterized by a decline in libido and overall energy.androphileOne who is attracted to masculinity or to men.androphobeOne who fears men.androphore(botany) A support or column on which stamens are raised.androspore(biology) A spore with male functions, in some algae.androstane(biochemistry) The steroid hydrocarbon from which all androgens (such as testosterone) are derivedandrostene(organic chemistry) A monounsaturated derivative of androstane that is the basis of many steroidsanecdotageAnecdotes considered as a groupanecdotive(archaic, rare) Anecdotal.anecophyte(ecology) Any plant found only in human-created habitatsanemochoreAn organism that spreads by wind, as a plant with wind-borne seeds.anemometre(nonstandard and now largely obsolete) Alternative form of anemometer.anemophileAny anemophilous plant.anemophyteA type of plant found growing in hollows created by wind in sand dunes, a blow-out plant.anemoscopeAn instrument that shows the direction of the wind; a wind vane or weathercock.aneruptiveNot accompanied by eruptionsaneurinase(dated) thiaminaseanfibatide(pharmacology) An antithrombotic agent binding to the GPIbα subunit of the glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex, purified from the venom of the sharp-nosed viper (Deinagkistrodon acutus).anfractureA fissure or cavity that traces an irregular path.angelicize(transitive) To make or treat as angelic.anginalikeResembling or characteristic of angina.angiocrine(physiology) Describing paracrine functions of blood vesselsangioscopeAn instrument for examining the capillary vessels of animals and plants.angiotribeAn instrument for controlling hemorrhagesanglepoiseA lamp with an adjustable folding arm to allow the direction of light to be changed.angleretteA female angler.anglophileAlternative letter-case form of Anglophile.anglophobeAlternative letter-case form of Anglophobe.anglophoneAlternative letter-case form of Anglophone.angularize(transitive) To make angular.anhalamine(organic chemistry) A bioactive isolate of Lophophora williamsii.anhalidine(organic chemistry) A bioactive isolate of Lophophora williamsii.anhalonine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid isolated from Lophophora williamsii.animalcule(zoology, archaic) A microscopic aquatic animal, including protozoa and rotifers.animallikeAlternative spelling of animal-like.animatableCapable of being animated.animatriceA woman who is trained to teach skills and lead activities for her peers.animeverse(fandom slang) An anime universe.anisomyopeA person who has anisomyopia.anisospore(biology) A sexual spore in which the sexes differ in size.anisotrope(dated) anisotropicankaramite(geology) A specific type of volcanic rockannealableCapable of being annealed.annihilateTo reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.annotativeRelating to annotation.annotinine(organic chemistry) A particular diterpene alkaloid.annoyaunceObsolete form of annoyance.annullableCapable of being annulled.annumerate(obsolete) To add on; to count in.annunciate(transitive, formal) To announce.anodontineAny mollusc that exhibits anodontiaanodophilean anodophilic materialanointable(rare) Able to be anointed.anomotreme(palynology) Having irregular aperturesanonymouse(Internet, slang) A person who posts to an online forum, or otherwise distributes information anonymouslyanopheleneMisspelling of anopheline.anophelineAny mosquito of the genus AnophelesansericideThe killing of a goose.ansoxetine(pharmacology) An antidepressant drug, never marketed.anspessade(historical) A French gendarme serving in the military, between the 16th and 17th centuries.answerableRequired to justify one's actions (to somebody); accountable, responsible.antafeniteAn anthelminthic drug.antagoniseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of antagonize.antagonize(transitive) To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).antamanideA cyclic decapeptide present in the fungus Amanita phalloides.antanagoge(rhetoric) Answering the charge of an adversary by a countercharge.antazolineA first-generation antihistamine drug used to relieve nasal congestion and in eye drops, usually in combination with naphazoline, to relieve the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.antemasqueObsolete form of antimasque.anteniceneAlternative form of ante-Nicene.anterocone(dentistry) A cusp at the front of the tooth that may be divided into anterolabial and anterolingual conules.antetemple(architecture) The portico or narthex in an ancient temple or church.antevolate(transitive, rare) To fly before or in front of.anthemlikeResembling an anthem.anthoinite(mineralogy) A white mineral that is a hydrated aluminium tungstate.anthonyite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing chlorine, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.anthophile(zoology) An organism that visits flowers.anthophore(botany) The stipe when developed into an internode between calyx and corolla, as in the pink family.anthophyte(botany) Any flowering plant, or extinct close relative of the flowering plants.anthostele(zoology) The rigid lower part of a polyp.anthracene(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.anthraciteA form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest and cleanest-burning of all the coals.anthranoneAlternative form of anthrone.anthropiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of anthropize.anthropize(transitive) To transform or adapt the environment either to meet the needs of humans, or by human activity.antibouncePreventing bouncing.antibovine(in combination) That counters a bovine conditionantibubbleA droplet of liquid surrounded by a thin film of gas, formed when liquid drops or flows turbulently into the same or another liquid.anticattle(immunology, of an antibody) Reacting with the immunoglobins found in cattle.anticentreAlternative spelling of anticenter.antichangeOpposing change.antichoiceAlternative form of anti-choice.anticipate(transitive) To act before (someone), especially to prevent an action.anticoffeeOpposing coffee (the drink).anticommieAlternative spelling of anti-commie.anticosineSynonym of arccosine.anticoyoteOpposing coyotes.anticreasePreventing the creasing of clothes.anticreoleOpposing the use of a creole.anticurare(chiefly attributive) The ability of a drug to reverse the muscle paralysis produced by curare.antidazzle(of glasses, car headlights and mirrors) Designed not to dazzle oncoming traffic.antidebateOpposing or stifling debate.antidengue(medicine) Countering dengue.antidivineOpposing or counteracting that which is divine.antiempire(politics) Opposing an empire.antienzymeAny substance, especially an antibody or another enzyme, that counteracts the effects of a specific enzymeantifamineOpposing or counteracting famine.antifemaleAverse to, or acting against, females.antifolate(pharmacology) That inhibits the activity of folic acidantifreezeA substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water.antigenome(genetics) The complementary strand of RNA from which the genome of a virus is constructedantigorite(mineralogy) A brownish-green variety of serpentine.antihippieOpposing hippies.antileague(historical) Opposing the League of Nations.antilipaseThat counters the action of a lipaseantilopineRelating to, or resembling, antelopes.antimasqueA comic or grotesque dance presented before or between the acts of a masque.antimonate(inorganic chemistry) Any salt or ester of antimonic acid; the anion SbO₄³⁻antimonene(inorganic chemistry) An allotrope of antimony that has an almost two-dimensional structure similar to grapheneantimonide(inorganic chemistry) Any compound of antimony with more electropositive elements.antimonite(mineralogy) A grey mineral, antimony sulfide (Sb₂S₃) that is the main source of antimony; stibniteantimosqueOpposed to the mosque; against Muslim institutions.antimurine(immunology, of an antibody) Reacting with the immunoglobins found in murine animals.antinatureOpposing or destructive to nature, particularly in its sense as the material world and its nonhuman inhabitants.antiopiateCounteracting an opiate.antiparadeOpposing or forbidding parades.antipeople(communism) Opposed to the interests of the peopleantiphraseA word or phrase used in a sense that is different to its literal or usual meaning.antipirate(nautical, military) Opposing or countering pirates.antiplagueCountering plagueantiplaque(dentistry) Acting to prevent or remove plaque.antipoliceOpposed to or prejudiced against the police.antipurineInhibiting purine.antipyrine(pharmacology) The drug phenazone.antiquitieObsolete form of antiquity.antirattlePreventing a rattling noise.antiregime(politics) Opposing a regime.antisavageOpposing savages (people living in traditional, especially tribal, societies).antiscrapeOpposing the destructive removal of historic surfaces that may occur during restoration of historic buildings.antisemiteAlternative form of anti-Semite.antisludgeSynonym of antisludging.antismudgeResistant to smudging.antistable(mathematics) That becomes increasingly unstableantistrikeOpposed to a strike (industrial action).antitangleresistant to tanglingantitissue(immunology, of an antibody) Acting against body tissues.antitorqueDescribing the rotor on the tail of a helicopter that prevents the helicopter from spinning in a direction opposite to that of the main rotor bladesantitoxineArchaic form of antitoxin.antiurease(biochemistry) That counters the action of ureaseantivenene(UK and Australia, medicine) Synonym of antivenom.antiyuppieOpposed to yuppies or yuppie cultureantizombieOpposing or countering zombies.antlerlikeResembling or characteristic of an antler.antonymize(transitive, rare) To express by an antonym or antonyms.antozonite(mineralogy) A radioactive variety of fluorite, containing traces of elemental fluorine gas.antrogradeAlternative form of anterograde.antroscopeAn instrument that is used to inspect the maxillary antrumanzurosideA particular steroid glycoside.apaziquoneAn indolequinone that is a bioreductive prodrug and a chemical analogue of the older chemotherapeutic agent mitomycin C.apeirotope(geometry) A generalized polytope having infinitely many facets.aperturate(palynology, of a pollen grain) Having one or more aperturesapetiolate(botany) Without a petiole.aphanesite(mineralogy) Synonym of clinoclase.aphelinineAny wasp of the subfamily AphelininaeaphidicideAny man-made substance that kills aphids.apicultureThe keeping and maintenance of bees for commercial reasons.apifacture(rare) The production of honey by bees.apiosylate(organic chemistry) To modify by the addition of an apiosyl radicalapishamoreA saddle blanket.aplotaxene(organic chemistry) The unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (8Z,11Z,14Z)-heptadeca-1,8,11,14-tetraene present in the roots of burdockapobiosideA particular steroid glycoside.apocalypseA revealing, especially a prophecy of, or the unfolding of, supernatural events.apocodeineAn alkaloid with chemical formula C₁₈H₁₉NO₂, prepared from codeine, with effects like those of apomorphine.apocolypseMisspelling of apocalypse.apoharmine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid, C₈H₈N₂, derived from harmic acid, that behaves similarly to harmine, but that has greater solubility in water.apophysate(anatomy) Possessing an apophysisapoptosome(biochemistry) A large ternary protein structure formed in the process of apoptosis.apoptozoleThe heat-shock protein inhibitor, 4-[[2-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-4,5-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl]methyl]-benzamide, that triggers apoptosis in some cancer cellsapostacizeAlternative form of apostasize.apostasize(intransitive) Synonym of apostatize.apostatiseAlternative spelling of apostatize.apostatizeTo give up or renounce one's position or belief.apostemateTo become an aposteme; to pustulate.apostolateThe office, or responsibilities of an apostle.apostoliseAlternative form of apostolize.apostolizeTo make sacred or apostolic.apostrophe(rhetoric) A sudden exclamatory piece of dialogue addressed to someone or something, especially absent.apothesineA particular anesthetic drug.appealable(law, of a verdict etc.) That may be appealed, or sent to a higher court for judgement.appearableAble to appear; appearing; apparent.appearanceThe act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.appearenceMisspelling of appearance.appeasableAble to be calmed or pacified.appendableThat can be appended to something else.appendance(archaic) An appendage, attachmentappendicle(archaic) A small appendage.apperceive(psychology) To be aware of perceiving; to understand a perception by linking it mentally with a mass of existing ideas of the same object.appetetiveMisspelling of appetitive.appetitiveHaving the quality of desiring gratification.applausiveConveying applause.appledrane(Devon, obsolete) A wasp.applesauceAlternative spelling of apple sauce.applicableSuitable for application, relevant.appointiveOf, pertaining to, or filled by appointment.appositiveof or being in appositionappraisiveOf or relating to appraisal.appreciate(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.apprenticeA trainee, especially in a skilled trade.apprentiseObsolete form of apprentice.appretiateArchaic form of appreciate.approvableAble to be confirmed or approved.approvance(archaic) Approval.aprotinineAlternative form of aprotinin.aptazapine(pharmacology) A tetracyclic antidepressant evaluated in the 1980s but never marketed.apterygoteAny insect of the order Apterygota.aquamanile(historical) A ewer or jug-like vessel, shaped like an animal or human figure, used for washing the hands.aquamarineThe bluish-green colour of the sea.aquapoline(biochemistry) A membrane protein that regulates transportation of waterarabophobeSomeone who exhibits arabophobiaarabophoneAlternative letter-case form of Arabophone.arachidate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of arachidic acidaraeostyle(architecture) A type of intercolumniationarakawaite(mineralogy) veszelyitearamayoite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing antimony, bismuth, silver, and sulfur.araneoseneSynonym of dolabellane.arbitrable(law) Able to be arbitrated; subject to arbitration.arboricideAny herbicide intended to kill trees or shrubs.arboricole(zoology) arborealarborinine(organic chemistry) The acridine alkaloid 1-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-10-methylacridin-9-one present in Erthela bahiensisarborvitae(anatomy) The white nerve tissue of the cerebellum that has a branching structure.arbutamine(pharmacology) A synthetic catecholamine used as a cardiac stimulant drug.arbutinase(biochemistry) The enzyme beta-glucosidase.arcadelikeResembling an arcade (row of arches).archaiciseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of archaicize.archeocyteAlternative form of archaeocyte.archeopyle(zoology) A distinctive opening in the test of fossil dinoflagellates.archespore(biology) A group of cells from which microspores or megaspores develop.architrave(architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.archivableCapable of being archived.archontateThe office or position of an archonarchpirateA leader of pirates.arctophileOne who has a fondness for teddy bears, usually a collector of them.arcubisite(mineralogy) A sulfosalt mineral occurring with cryolite in Greenland.arecaidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid,1-methyl-3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, found in areca nutsarenophileOne who collects sand samples as a hobby.argyrodite(mineralogy) An uncommon silver germanium sulfide mineral, black with a purplish tinge and metallic lustre.argyrosideA particular steroid glycoside.aristamere(biology) One of the segments of an arista.aristocideThe destruction of the upper class.aristogene(biology, historical) A developmental unit that can evolve and serve a functional purpose in the hypothesis of aristogenesis.aristolene(organic chemistry) A bicyclic sesquiterpene (7R,7aR,7bS)-1,1,7,7a-tetramethyl-2,3,5,6,7,7b-hexahydro-1aH-cyclopropa[a]naphthalenearistomere(entomology) A segment of the arista.aristotypeA high-symmetry crystallographic structure type that can be viewed as an idealized version of a lower-symmetry structure.aristulate(botany) Having a short beard or awnarmourlikeAlternative spelling of armorlike.arofylline(pharmacology) A phosphodiesterase inhibitor.aromaphyteAny botanical substance used in aromatherapy.aromatiqueObsolete form of aromatic.arpeggiate(music, transitive) To play (a chord) as an arpeggio.arpeggioneA six-stringed musical instrument of the 19th century, fretted and tuned like a guitar but bowed like a cello, and held vertically between the knees.arragoniteArchaic form of aragonite.arrestable(law enforcement) Capable of, or suitable for, being arrested (taken into police custody).arrestanceA measure of the ability of a filter to remove dust from the airarrogativeMaking undue claims and pretensions; prone to arrogance.arrogaunceObsolete form of arrogance.arrojadite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium.arsanilate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of arsanilic acidarsenamide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An arsenical that is a proposed chemotherapeutic agent against filaria and trichomonas.arsenicate(archaic) To arsenicize (treat or impregnate with arsenic).arsenicize(transitive) To treat with arsenic.arsenolite(mineralogy) A mineral form of arsenic trioxide.arsenoxide(organic chemistry) The functional group -As=O; any organic compound containing this grouparsinidene(organic chemistry) An arsanylidene.arsinoline(organic chemistry) The heterocycle formally derived from quinoline by replacing the nitrogen atom with one or arsenicartelinate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of artelinic acidartemisone(pharmacology) An antimalarial drug derived from artemisinin.arterolane(pharmacology) A novel antimalarial drug that contains both an adamantyl and an ozonide group.arterylikeResembling or characteristic of an artery.artesunate(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug, of the artemisinin group, used to treat malaria.arthosporeMisspelling of arthrospore.arthrocele(pathology) The swelling of a joint; a hernia of the synovium through the capsule of a jointarthrodire(zoology) Any member of the extinct order Arthrodira, armored jawed fishes that flourished in the Devonian period.arthromere(anatomy) Any of the constitutive body segments of a jointed animal.arthrotome(surgery) A strong scalpel used in the dissection of joints.articulate(transitive) To make clear or effective.artisanateThe class of artisans or skilled manual workers, collectively.artusenateMisspelling of artesunate.arvicolineThat inhabits meadows; ruralarylalkyne(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of an alkynearylallene(organic chemistry) any aryl derivative of an allenearylindole(organic chemistry) Any aryl derivative of an indolearzoxifene(pharmacology) A particular selective estrogen receptor modulator.asbecasite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, beryllium, calcium, oxygen, silicon, tin, and titanium.ascaricideAny pesticide intended to kill roundworms (Ascaridida).ascaridole(biochemistry) A bicyclic monoterpene peroxide found in plants of the Chenopodium genus; it is explosiveascaroside(biochemistry) Any of a group of glycolipids, containing the sugar ascarylose, found in some nematode wormsascarylose(biochemistry) The deoxy sugar 3,6-dideoxy-L-arabino-hexoseascendableCapable of being ascended.ascendanceAscendancy, superiority; the act of ascending.ascendenceAlternative form of ascendance.ascendibleSynonym of ascendable (“Capable of being ascended; climbable”).ascomycete(mycology) Any fungus of the phylum Ascomycota, characterized by the production of a sac, or ascus, which contains non-motile spores.ascribableAble to be ascribed.ascriptiveascribing; relating to ascriptionasepticiseAlternative form of asepticize.asepticize(transitive) To render aseptic; to sterilize; to cleanse of pathogenic materials.asexualiseAlternative spelling of asexualize.asexualize(transitive) To render asexual.ashoverite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, and zinc.asiadapineAny extinct primate of the subfamily Asiadapinaeasiphonate(zoology) Lacking a siphon (feeding or breathing tube).aslantwiseaslant; in a slanting orientationasocialiseAlternative form of asocialize.asocialize(transitive) To cause to become asocial; to disconnect (someone or something) from society or societal norms.asparagine(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid C₄H₈N₂O₃ found in plants such as asparagus.asparosideA particular steroid glycoside.aspectableCapable of being seen; visible.asperagineMisspelling of asparagine.asperazine(organic chemistry) A diketopiperazine alkaloid present in molds of genus Aspergillus.asperenone(organic chemistry) The enone (4E,6E,8E,10E,12E)-8-methyl-13-phenyltrideca-4,6,8,10,12-pentaen-3-one present in Aspergillus niger or its close relatives.asperosideA particular steroid glycoside.asperulate(mycology) Having a surface which is roughened by many small points or warts.asphaltane(petrochemistry) polyaromatic compounds left from distillation of crude oil that are insoluble in pentane.asphaltene(organic chemistry) Any of the dark organic constituents of crude oils and bitumen that are soluble in aromatic solvents but not in aliphatic ones; they are polycyclic aromatic compounds (composed of fused benzene rings) with aliphatic side chainsasphaltite(mineralogy) Any of various bitumens containing asphaltenes.asphyxiate(transitive) To smother or suffocate someone.aspiculateLacking spiculesaspiculoseWithout spicules.aspidolite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and titanium.aspidosideA particular steroid glycoside.aspirinate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of aspirin.asporulate(botany) That does not produce sporesaspyridone(organic chemistry) A polyketide derivative of pyridone produced as a metabolite by AspergillusassailableAble to be assailed or attacked.assassinee(nonstandard, often humorous) One who is assassinated.assaultiveConfrontational; tending or seeming to assault; characterized by assault.assemblageThe process of assembling or bringing together.assertableThat may be asserted.assertibleAlternative form of assertable.assessableAble to be assessed.assessibleAlternative form of assessable.asseverate(transitive) To assert earnestly, seriously, and confidentlyasshuranceEye dialect spelling of assurance.assibilate(linguistics, phonetics) To change into or pronounce with the accompaniment of a sibilant sound or sounds.assignableCapable of being assigned (all senses).assimilate(transitive) To incorporate nutrients into the body, especially after digestion.assimulate(obsolete) To assimilate.assistanceAid; help; the act or result of assisting.assistenceMisspelling of assistance.associableCapable of being associated or joined.assumptiveHeld as true or valid without evidence.assuraunceObsolete form of assurance.astatinate(chemistry) To react with astatineastemizoleA second-generation antihistamine drug discovered in 1977.asterosideA particular steroid glycoside.asthmalikeResembling asthmaastipulate(botany) Lacking stipules; with no outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.astraphobe(neologism, rare) Someone suffering from astraphobia.astrictivebinding; astringentastrobleme(geology) A pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet.astrologueAn astrologer.astronette(dated) A female astronaut.astropause(astronomy) The stellar equivalent of the heliopauseastrophileOne who loves stars or astronomy.astroscopeAn old astronomical instrument formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated.astructive(obsolete) constructive.asylumlikeResembling an asylum (hospitally for the mentally ill).asynartetedisconnected; not fitted or adjusted.atamestane(pharmacology) An aromatase inhibitor that blocks estrogen production in the body.atavaquoneAlternative spelling of atovaquone.atelestiteA basic bismuth arsenate that occurs as a yellow-green mineralatencioite(mineralogy) A calcium iron phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Ca₂Fe²⁺₃Mg₂Be₄(PO₄)₆(OH)₄·6H₂O.atevirdine(pharmacology) A nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that has been studied for the treatment of HIV.athanogene(biology) A protein that makes cells resistant to apoptosis.atheophobeA person who hates or fears atheism or atheists.athleisure(attributive) Clothing that is appropriate for both athletic and leisure pursuits.athlothete(historical) An agonothete of the Pythian games at Athens.atibeproneAn antidepressant drug.atmosphereThe gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.atomizableAble to be atomized.atovaquoneA naphthalene used to treat pneumocystis pneumonia, toxoplasmosis, and malaria.atratosideA particular steroid glycoside.atropinise(medicine) To treat with atropineatropinize(transitive) To treat with atropine.atroposideA particular steroid glycoside.attachableAble to be attached.attackableWhich may be attacked.attacklikeResembling or characteristic of an attack.attainableAble to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained.attainture(obsolete) A state of being found guilty of an offence.attakolite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, silicon, and strontium.attemptive(obsolete) Disposed to attempt; adventurous.attendanceThe act of attending; the state of being present; presence.attentisme(politics) A policy of waiting; a waiting game.attenuableCapable of being attenuated.attenuance(physics) absorbance plus losses due to scattering and luminescenceattestableAble to be attested.attingenceThe property of being attingent; adjacency.attoampere(metrology) An SI unit of electric current equal to 10⁻¹⁸ amperes. Symbol: aAattogramme(British spelling) Alternative spelling of attogram.attourneieObsolete form of attorney.attractile(obsolete) Having power to attract.attractiveCausing attraction; having the quality of attracting by inherent force.attributeeThat to which something is attributed; a target of attribution.attritableAble to undergo attrition.aubergisteAn innkeeper or landlord in French-speaking countries.auctoritieObsolete form of authority.audibiliseAlternative form of audibilize.audibilizeTo make (something) audible.audioguideAlternative form of audio guide.audiophileA person with an interest in high fidelity music and/or sound reproduction and its associated technology.auditioneeA person who participates in an audition.augmentiveServing to augment, enhance, or increase; augmentative.aulochrome(music) A modern woodwind instrument consisting of two soprano saxophones that can be played either separately or together.auriculate(botany, of leaves) Having two lobes, often curved, often near the base.auriflammeObsolete spelling of oriflamme.aurochrome(organic chemistry) A carotenoid derivative 2-[[(3-methylphenyl)amino]carbonyl]-benzoic acid present in bell peppersauscultate(transitive) To listen (for example to the heart or lungs) by auscultation; to examine by auscultation.ausferriteA special type of microstructure that occurs when ductile iron is austempered, consisting of acicular ferrite in carbon-enriched austenite.australine(organic chemistry) A particular polyhydroxylated pyrrolizidine alkaloid.australite(mineralogy) A kind of tektite found in Australia.australize(intransitive) To tend toward the south pole, as a magnet.australoneA prenylflavonoid found in Morus australis.authorable(computing) Capable of being authored.authoritieObsolete spelling of authority.authorlikeLike an author; authorly.authourizeObsolete spelling of authorize.autoactivespontaneously active (without any external stimulus)autochromeAn early photograph produced by means of a glass plate coated on one side with a random mosaic of microscopic dyed grains of potato starch under silver halide emulsion.autocleave(biochemistry) To cleave without the use of enzymesautocruise(automotive) cruise controlautodelete(computing, transitive, intransitive) To delete automatically.autoexpose(photography) To use autoexposureautoignite(intransitive) To ignite spontaneously.autoimmune(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.autoinduceTo induce its own productionautoionize(physics, of an atom or molecule) To spontaneously transition from an electrically neutral state to a lower-energy ionized stateautojumble(British) A sale of second-hand spare parts for old carsautokinase(biochemistry) A protein kinase or domain which promotes autophosphorylationautoligateTo undergo autoligationautolocateThe function of a tape recorder that locates a required position on a tape.autolysate(biochemistry, organic chemistry, pathology) Any product of autolysis.autolyzateAlternative form of autolysate.automatiseAlternative spelling of automatize.automativeRelating to automation.automatizeTo make or become automatic.automobile(intransitive, dated) To travel by automobile.automolite(mineralogy) A form of gahnite.automotiveHaving the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling.autonomize(transitive) To make autonomous.autonosode(homeopathy) A nosode prepared from material from the patient's own body.autorotate(intransitive) To undergo autorotation.autosampleTo sample automatically, typically by means of an autosamplerautostradeA highway in southern Europe.autotomiseAlternative form of autotomize.autotomize(transitive) To shed (a body part) by autotomy.autoxidiseTo subject (or be subjected) to autoxidation.autoxidizeAlternative spelling of autoxidise.autozygome(genetics) The complete set of genomic regions that are identical by descent in an individual.autumntide(dated, literary) Autumntime.autumntimeThe period or season of autumn.auxochrome(chemistry) any atom or group which, when added to a chromophore, causes a bathochromic shift in its spectrumavantgardeAlternative form of avant-garde.avanturineAlternative form of aventurine.avengeableCapable of being avenged.avengeance(obsolete) vengeance.aventurineA kind of brownish glass containing gold-coloured spangles.avenuelikeResembling or characteristic of an avenue.averievite(mineralogy) A trigonal-pyramidal black mineral containing chlorine, copper, oxygen, and vanadium.avicennite(mineralogy) An isometric-diploidal grayish black mineral containing oxygen and thallium.avicultureThe rearing and care of birds (especially poultry)avirulenceThe state of being avirulent.avobenzone(organic chemistry) An oil-soluble ingredient, derived from dibenzoylmethane, used in sunscreen products to absorb ultraviolet light.avogadrite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing boron, cesium, fluorine, and potassium.avoidaunceObsolete form of avoidance.avouchableCapable of being avouched.avouchingeAlternative spelling of avouching.avunculate(anthropology) The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.awakenableAble to be awoken.axiologize(rare, formal) To evaluate with or as if with the manner of an axiologist; to appraise.axiomatiseAlternative spelling of axiomatize.axiomatizeTo establish a set of axioms that describe or govern certain phenomenaaxoplaxome(biology) a cytoskeletal plate attached to an acrosome of spermatidsazacarbene(organic chemistry) A nitrene.azaguanine(organic chemistry) A purine analog with chemical formula C₄H₄N₆O, used in the treatment of acute leukemia.azaleucine(biochemistry) The derivative of leucine 2-amino-3-dimethylaminopropionic acidazalignane(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a lignane in which one or more of the benzene rings has been replaced with pyridine.azanitrile(organic chemistry) Any of a group of compounds having a >N-NH-C≡N groupazapeptide(organic chemistry) Any peptide in which one or more of the amino residues is replaced by a semicarbazideazaphilone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of pigments found in many fungiazaspiraneAlternative form of azaspiran.azaspirene(organic chemistry) A particular spirolactamazauridine(organic chemistry) Any derivative of uridine in which a -CH= group has been substituted by -N=; 6-azauridine is a triazine nucleoside used as an antineoplastic antimetaboliteazelastineA particular antihistamine drug used to treat hay fever and allergic conjunctivitis.azepindoleA tricyclic compound with antidepressant and antihypertensive effects.azintamideA choleretic drug.azipramine(pharmacology) A tetracyclic antidepressant drug, developed in the 1970s but never marketed.azobenzene(organic chemistry) An aromatic azo compound, diphenyl diazene, the basis of many dyes.azocarmineA particular class of red azo dyesazoflavineA particular yellow azo dye.azofloxineAlternative form of azophloxin.azomethane(organic chemistry) The simplest azo compound CH₃-N=N-CH₃; dimethyldiazeneazomethine(organic chemistry) any of a class of organic compounds of general formula RN=CR'₂, especially the parent compound in which R' is Hazonitrile(organic chemistry) Any azo compound that also contains a nitrile group in close proximityazopeptide(organic chemistry) Any peptide in which two such compounds are connected by an azo bridgeazurophileAlternative form of azurophil.azygosporeAn agametic zygospore.