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n. [ Gr. 'an priv. + 'a`lkimos strong, 'alkh` strength: cf. F. analcime. ] (Min.) A white or flesh-red mineral, of the zeolite family, occurring in isometric crystals. By friction, it acquires a weak electricity; hence its name. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'analkh`s weak. ] Analcime. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖ } n. pl. [ Gr. 'ana`lekta fr. 'anale`gein to collect; 'ana` + le`gein to gather. ] A collection of literary fragments. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Relating to analects; made up of selections; as, an analectic magazine. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ L. analemma a sun dial on a pedestal, showing the latitude and meridian of a place, Gr. 'ana`lhmma a support, or thing supported, a sun dial, fr. 'analamba`nein to take up; 'ana` + lamba`nein to take. ] 1. (Chem.) An orthographic projection of the sphere on the plane of the meridian, the eye being supposed at an infinite distance, and in the east or west point of the horizon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A scale of the sun's declination for each day of the year, drawn across the torrid zone on an artificial terrestrial globe. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖ } [ Gr. 'ana`lhpsis a taking up, or again, recovery, from 'analamba`nein. See Analemma. ] (Med.) (a) Recovery of strength after sickness. (b) A species of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster + AS ]

a. [ Gr. 'ana`lhptiko`s restorative: cf. F. analeptique. See Analepsis. ] (Med.) Restorative; giving strength after disease. -- n. A restorative drug; a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. [ 1913 Webster + AS ]

{ , n. } [ Gr. 'analgh`s painless. ] A crystalline compound used as an antipyretic and analgesic, employed chiefly in rheumatism and neuralgia. It is a complex derivative of quinoline. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]