arbor | (noun) a framework that supports climbing plants | Synonyms: arbour, bower, pergola |
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(noun) any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts | Synonyms: mandrel, mandril, spindle |
(noun) tree (as opposed to shrub) | - |
arboretum | (noun) a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition | Synonyms: botanical garden |
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arboriculture | (noun) the tending of and caring for trees | Synonyms: tree farming |
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arboriculturist | (noun) someone trained in forestry | Synonyms: forester, tree farmer |
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arborist | (noun) a specialist in treating damaged trees | Synonyms: tree surgeon |
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arborolatry | (noun) the worship of trees | Synonyms: tree-worship |
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arborvirus | (noun) a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis | Synonyms: arbovirus |
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arborvitae | (noun) any of several Asian and North American conifers of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis | - |
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arbour | (noun) a framework that supports climbing plants | Synonyms: arbor, bower, pergola |
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arbovirus | (noun) a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis | Synonyms: arborvirus |
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bicarbonate | (noun) a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate | Synonyms: hydrogen carbonate |
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carbohydrate | (noun) an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain | Synonyms: saccharide, sugar |
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carbomycin | (noun) a colorless basic antibiotic that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms | - |
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carbon | (noun) a copy made with carbon paper | Synonyms: carbon copy |
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(noun) an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds | Synonyms: atomic number 6, C |
(noun) a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper | Synonyms: carbon paper |
carbonado | (noun) a piece of meat (or fish) that has been scored and broiled | - |
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(noun) an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing | Synonyms: black diamond |
carbonara | (noun) sauce for pasta; contains eggs and bacon or ham and grated cheese | - |
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carbonate | (noun) a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) | - |
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carbonation | (noun) saturation with carbon dioxide (as soda water) | - |
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carbonator | (noun) a device that carries out carbonation. | Synonyms: soda carbonator, soda maker |
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carbonisation | (noun) the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens) | Synonyms: carbonization |
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carbonization | (noun) the destructive distillation of coal (as in coke ovens) | Synonyms: carbonisation |
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carbonyl | (noun) a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide | - |
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carborundum | (noun) an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals | - |
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carboxyl | (noun) the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids | Synonyms: carboxyl group |
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carboy | (noun) a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container | - |
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chlorofluorocarbon | (noun) a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans | Synonyms: CFC |
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cocarboxylase | (noun) a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle | Synonyms: thiamine pyrophosphate |
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collarbone | (noun) bone linking the scapula and sternum | Synonyms: clavicle |
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decarboxylase | (noun) any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group | - |
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decarboxylation | (noun) the process of removing a carboxyl group from a chemical compound (usually replacing it with hydrogen) | - |
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fluorocarbon | (noun) a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols | - |
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garboard | (noun) the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship | Synonyms: garboard plank, garboard strake |
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garboil | (noun) a state of commotion and noise and confusion | Synonyms: tumult, tumultuousness, uproar |
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garbology | (noun) the study of a society by analyzing its garbage | - |
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gearbox | (noun) the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed | Synonyms: gear box, gear case |
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halocarbon | (noun) one of various compounds of carbon and any of the halogens | - |
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harbor | (noun) a place of refuge and comfort and security | Synonyms: harbour |
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(noun) a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | Synonyms: harbour, haven, seaport |
harborage | (noun) (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship) | Synonyms: harbourage |
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harbour | (noun) a place of refuge and comfort and security | Synonyms: harbor |
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(noun) a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | Synonyms: harbor, haven, seaport |
harbourage | (noun) (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship) | Synonyms: harborage |
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hydrocarbon | (noun) an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen | - |
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hydrochlorofluorocarbon | (noun) a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere | Synonyms: HCFC |
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hydrofluorocarbon | (noun) a fluorocarbon emitted as a by-product of industrial manufacturing | Synonyms: HFC |
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isocarboxazid | (noun) a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression | Synonyms: Marplan |
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larboard | (noun) the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose | Synonyms: port |
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mortarboard | (noun) an academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top | - |
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(noun) a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar | Synonyms: hawk |
perfluorocarbon | (noun) a powerful greenhouse gas emitted during the production of aluminum | Synonyms: PFC |
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radiocarbon | (noun) a radioactive isotope of carbon | Synonyms: carbon 14 |
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starboard | (noun) the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose | - |
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tarboosh | (noun) a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown | Synonyms: fez |
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yearbook | (noun) a reference book that is published regularly once every year | Synonyms: annual, yearly |
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(noun) a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students | - |