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n. [ L. abies, abietis, a fir tree. ] A volatile oil distilled from the resin or balsam of the nut pine (Pinus sabiniana) of California. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Accelerate + -meter. ] An apparatus for measuring the velocity imparted by gunpowder. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Characterized by accretion; made up; as, accrete matter. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) Grown together. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ From L. accretus, p. p. of accrescere to increase. ] 1. To grow together. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To adhere; to grow (to); to be added; -- with to. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To make adhere; to add. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. acetum vinegar + -meter: cf. F. acétimètre. ] An instrument for estimating the amount of acetic acid in vinegar or in any liquid containing acetic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Same as Acetimeter. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. acidus acid + -meter. ] (Chem.) An instrument for ascertaining the strength of acids. Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; to hear + -meter. ] (Physics.) An instrument for measuring the acuteness of the sense of hearing. Itard. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, ray + -meter ] (a) An instrument for measuring the direct heating power of the sun's rays. (b) An instrument for measuring the actinic effect of rays of light. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. branched gram-positive bacteria, often found in soil, some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals. some species have been found to produce metabolites which are useful in medicine. Many species of these bacteria have been isolated and extensively screened by pharmaceutical companies and university research groups for production of useful therapeutic agents. Among the agent produced by actinomycetes are tetracyclines, streptomycin, avermectin, and thienamycin [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Aëro- + -meter: cf. F. éromètre. ] An instrument for ascertaining the weight or density of air and gases. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; one who perceives. ] One who makes much or overmuch of æsthetics. [ Recent ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; + &unr_; to set. appoint. ] [ Antiq. ] An officer who presided over the great public games in Greece. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Air + -meter. ] A hollow cylinder to contain air. It is closed above and open below, and has its open end plunged into water. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. albumen, albuminis + -meter: cf. F. albuminimètre. ] An instrument for ascertaining the quantity of albumen in a liquid. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Alkalimeter. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ Alcohol + -meter. ] (Chem.) An instrument for determining the strength of spirits, with a scale graduated so as to indicate the percentage of pure alcohol, either by weight or volume. It is usually a form of hydrometer with a special scale. [ 1913 Webster ]

n., , a. Same as Alcoholometer, Alcoholometric. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; flour + -meter. ] An instrument for determining the expansive properties, or quality, of gluten in flour. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; pain + -meter. ] (Psychol.) An instrument for measuring sensations of pain due to pressure. It has a piston rod with a blunted tip which is pressed against the skin. -- Al*gom"e*try n. -- Al`go*met"ric *met"ric*al a. -- Al`go*met"ric*al*ly, adv. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ Alkali + -meter. cf. F. alcalimètre. ] An instrument to ascertain the strength of alkalies, or the quantity of alkali in a mixture. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ LL. altimeter; altus high + metrum, Gr. &unr_;, measure: cf. F. altimètre. ] An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. altus high + -meter. ] A theodolite. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Physics) A contraction of amperometer or ampèremeter. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖ } n. [ Ampère + meter. ] (Physics) An instrument for measuring the strength of an electrical current in ampères. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Amylum + -meter. ] Instrument for determining the amount of starch in a substance. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; wind + -meter. ] An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of the wind; a wind gauge. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Angle + -meter. ] An instrument to measure angles, esp. one used by geologists to measure the dip of strata. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. angulus angle + -meter. ] An instrument for measuring external angles. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The portico, or narthex in an ancient temple or church. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'a`nqrax coal, carbon + -meter. ] An instrument for measuring the amount of carbonic acid in a mixture. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; like + &unr_; measure. ] A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Chem.) Combined with or containing antimony; as, antimoniureted hydrogen. [ Written also antimoniuretted. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) A nonmotile gamete, found in certain lower algæ. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. An instrument for measuring the height of objects. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ L. appetere: cf. F. appéter. See Appetite. ] To seek for; to desire. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. appétence. See Appetency. ] A longing; a desire; especially an ardent desire; appetite; appetency. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Appetencies [ L. appetentia, fr. appetere to strive after, long for. See Appetite. ] 1. Fixed and strong desire; esp. natural desire; a craving; an eager appetite. [ 1913 Webster ]

They had a strong appetency for reading. Merivale. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Specifically: An instinctive inclination or propensity in animals to perform certain actions, as in the young to suck, in aquatic fowls to enter into water and to swim; the tendency of an organized body to seek what satisfies the wants of its organism. [ 1913 Webster ]

These lacteals have mouths, and by animal selection or appetency the absorb such part of the fluid as is agreeable to their palate. E. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Natural tendency; affinity; attraction; -- used of inanimate objects. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. appetens, p. pr. of appetere. ] Desiring; eagerly desirous. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Appetent after glory and renown. Sir G. Buck. [ 1913 Webster ]

See Areometer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'araio`s thin, rare + -meter: cf. F. aréomètre. ] (Physics) An instrument for measuring the specific gravity of fluids; a form hydrometer. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F., lit., a sharp fish bone, ridge, sharp edge, fr. L. arista beard of grain. ] (Geog.) An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary ridge between two mountain gorges. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; number + -meter: cf. F. arithmomètre. ] A calculating machine. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Chem.) Combined with arsenic; -- said some elementary substances or radicals; as, arseniureted hydrogen. [ Also spelt arseniuretted. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. 1 any fungus of the class Ascomycetes (or subdivision Ascomycota) in which the spores are formed inside an ascus.
Syn. -- ascomycetous fungus. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. 1 large class of higher fungi .
Syn. -- class Ascomycetes. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

‖n. pl. [ NL.; ascus + Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, fungus. ] (Bot.) A large class of higher fungi distinguished by septate hyphæ, and by having their spores formed in asci, or spore sacs; the sac fungi. It comprises many orders, among which are the yeasts, molds, mildews, truffles, morels, etc. The class is coextensive with the phylum Ascomycota. -- As`co*my*ce"tous a. [Webster 1913 Suppl. + WordNet 1.5]