a. (Org. Chem.) pertaining to compounds that have a ring in the structure, but are not aromatic, as cyclohexane or cyclohexene. Compare
n. (Meteorol.) A movement of the atmosphere opposite in character, as regards direction of the wind and distribution of barometric pressure, to that of a cyclone. --
adj.
n. [ L. aruspicium, haruspicium. ] Prognostication by inspection of the entrails of victims slain sacrifice. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Dicyanide. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. bi- + cycle. ] A light vehicle having two wheels one behind the other. It has a saddle seat and is propelled by the rider's feet acting on cranks or levers. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who rides a bicycle. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Relating to bicycles. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The use of a bicycle; the act or practice of riding a bicycle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The art of riding a bicycle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A bicycler. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Relating to bicycling. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pref. di- + cyanogen. ] (Chem.) A compound of a binary type containing two cyanogen groups or radicals; -- called also
‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr.
a. (Zool.) Like or belonging to the Dicyemata. --
n. [ Gr.
n. [ L. epicyclus, Gr. &unr_;;
The schoolmen were like astronomers which did feign eccentrics, and epicycles, and such engines of orbs. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Epicyclic train (Mach.),
n. [ Epicycle + -oid: cf. F. épicycloïde. ] (Geom.) A curve traced by a point in the circumference of a circle which rolls on the convex side of a fixed circle. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Any point rigidly connected with the rolling circle, but not in its circumference, traces a curve called an epitrochoid. The curve traced by a point in the circumference of the rolling circle when it rolls on the concave side of a fixed circle is called a hypocycloid; the curve traced by a point rigidly connected with the rolling circle in this case, but not its circumference, is called a hypotrochoid. All the curves mentioned above belong to the class class called
a. Pertaining to the epicycloid, or having its properties. [ 1913 Webster ]
Epicycloidal wheel,
n. [ Ferri- + cyanate. ] (Chem.) A salt of ferricyanic acid; a ferricyanide. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Ferri- + cyanic. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, a ferricyanide. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ferricyanic acid (Chem.),
n. [ Ferri- + cyanide. ] (Chem.) One of a complex series of double cyanides of ferric iron and some other base. [ 1913 Webster ]
Potassium ferricyanide (Chem.),
n. The art or practices of haruspices. See Aruspicy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. hemicyclus, Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; +
The collections will be displayed in the hemicycle of the central pavilion. London Academy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Hydro-, 2 + ferricyanic. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or containing, or obtained from, hydrogen, ferric iron, and cyanogen;
a.
Icy was the deportment with which Philip received these demonstrations of affection. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Spangled with ice. [ 1913 Webster ]
Mounting up in icy-pearled car. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being impolitic; inexpedience; unsuitableness to the end proposed; bads policy;
a.
n. Wrong policy; impolicy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Myricin + -yl. ] (Chem.) A hypothetical radical regarded as the essential residue of myricin; -- called also
a. [ Nitro- + salicylic. ] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a nitro derivative of salicylic acid, called also
n. Obstetrics. [ Obs. ] Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Ovum + cyst. ] (Zool.) The pouch in which incubation takes place in some
n. [ NL. See Peri-, and Cystitis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the bladder. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n.;
The very policy of a hostess, finding his purse so far above his clothes, did detect him. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
What policy have you to bestow a benefit where it is counted an injury? Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ F. police; cf. Pr. polissia, Sp. pólizia, It. pólizza; of uncertain origin; cf. L. pollex thumb (as being used in pressing the seal), in LL. also, seal; or cf. LL. politicum, poleticum, polecticum, L. polyptychum, account book, register, fr. Gr. &unr_; having many folds or leaves; &unr_; many + &unr_; fold, leaf, from &unr_; to fold; or cf. LL. apodixa a receipt. ]
Interest policy,
Open policy,
Policy book,
Policy holder,
Policy shop,
Valued policy,
Wager policy,
. A bicycle with equal or nearly equal wheels, usually about 28 inches diameter, driven by pedals connected to the rear (driving) wheel by a multiplying gear. Since the 1930's this has been the most common type of bicycle, now simply called
n. [ Salicin + -yl. ] (Chem.) The hypothetical radical of salicylic acid and of certain related compounds. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Salicylic + aldehide. ] (Chem.) A thin, fragrant, colorless oil,
n. (Chem.) A salt of salicylic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid formerly obtained by fusing salicin with potassium hydroxide, and now made in large quantities from phenol (carbolic acid) by the action of carbon dioxide on heated sodium phenolate. It is a white crystalline substance. It is used as an antiseptic, and in its salts in the treatment of rheumatism. Called also
n. [ Salicylic + anhydride. ] (Chem.) A white crystalline substance obtained by dehydration of salicylic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) A compound of salicylal; -- named after the analogy of a salt. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Salicylic + L. oleum oil. ] (Chem.) Same as Salicylal. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, a substance formerly called salicylous acid, and now salicylal. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]