(botany) A spongy, airy tissue found especially in the roots of aquatic plants
aerenchymas
aeriality
aeriality
noun
The state of being aerial or airy; insubstantiality.
aerially
aerially
adv
In an aerial manner.
Via the air, as in aerial transmission of diseases.
aerify
aerify
verb
(transitive) To mix with air.
(transitive) To vaporize.
aerifying
aerifying
verb
present participle of aerify
aerily
aerily
adv
In an aerial manner
atmospherically (all senses)
aerobacteriologically
aerobacteriology
aerobically
aerobically
adv
In an aerobic manner.
aerobiologically
aerobiologically
adv
In an aerobiological way.
aerobiology
aerobiology
noun
The study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials, as pollen, spores, microorganisms, or viruses.
aerobiotically
aerobiotically
adv
By means of aerobiosis.
aerocartography
aerocartography
noun
The making of maps based on an aerial survey of the terrain.
aerocyst
aerocyst
noun
An air vesicle.
aerodynamic
aerodynamic
adj
having a shape that reduces drag when moving through the air
of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics
aerodynamical
aerodynamical
adj
Synonym of aerodynamic
aerodynamically
aerodynamically
adv
From the perspective of aerodynamics.
In an aerodynamic manner, in a manner which reduces drag.
aerodynamicist
aerodynamicist
noun
A person who studies aerodynamics.
aerodynamics
aerodynamics
noun
The aerodynamic properties of a particular object (typically a car)
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere
aerodyne
aerodyne
noun
(aviation) A heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift from motion.
aerodynes
aerodynes
noun
plural of aerodyne
aeroelasticity
aeroelasticity
noun
(physics, countable) The effect of aerodynamic load on a given structure.
(physics, uncountable) The scientific study of the effect of aerodynamic loads on structures.
aerogenically
aerogenically
adv
By means of aerogenesis.
aerogeography
aerogeology
aerogeology
noun
Geological investigations carried out from the air.
aerognosy
aerography
aerography
noun
A branch of surrealist art in which a three-dimensional object is used as a stencil.
The production of weather charts.
aerohydrodynamic
aerohydrodynamic
adj
Acting by the force of air and water.
aerohydropathy
aerohydroplane
aerohydrotherapy
aerohydrous
aerohydrous
adj
Composed of or containing air and water.
aerolithology
aerolithology
noun
The study of meteorites
aerology
aerology
noun
The branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, kites, rockets, drones, airplanes, etc.
The study of the air and of the atmosphere and technological methods involved. Used in the US Navy until early 1957 to encompass operations as well as scientific knowledge.
aeromancy
aeromancy
noun
Divination by use of atmospheric conditions.
aerometry
aerometry
noun
The science of measuring the air, including its pressure, rarefaction, and condensation; pneumatics.
aeronautically
aeronautically
adv
In a aeronautical manner; with respect to aeronautics or aviation.
aeronomy
aeronomy
noun
A branch of science that deals with the upper atmosphere of the Earth and the other planets with reference to their chemical composition, physical properties, relative motion, and responses to radiation from space.
aeropathy
aeropathy
noun
illness caused by a change in atmospheric pressure
aerophagy
aerophagy
noun
(medicine) the swallowing of air, especially in hysteria.
aerophilately
aerophilately
noun
(philately) The study or collection of airmail stamps, cancellations, etc.
aerophotography
aerophotography
noun
aerial photography
aerophysical
aerophysical
adj
Relating to aerophysics.
aerophysicist
aerophysics
aerophysics
noun
(physics) The physics of the design and construction of aerodynamic devices
aerophyte
aerophyte
noun
(biology) epiphyte
aeroporotomy
aeroscepsy
aeroscepsy
noun
(zoology) The ability to perceive the state of the atmosphere.
aeroscopically
aeroscopy
aeroscopy
noun
(obsolete, meteorology) The branch of meteorology that involves the scientific examination of the various properties and composition of the atmosphere, and their variation
(rare) divination by observation of the sky
(zoology) aeroscepsy
aerotherapy
aerotherapy
noun
(medicine) Any therapy that uses some form of air
aerothermodynamic
aerothermodynamic
adj
Of or pertaining to aerothermodynamics
aerothermodynamics
aerothermodynamics
noun
(physics) The scientific study of the thermodynamic properties of gases, especially when travelling at a high velocity.
aerotonometry
aerotonometry
noun
The measurement of the partial pressure of gases in the blood.
(hydrology) a stream, conduit, pond or reservoir, of a hydroelectric power plant at the outlet of the turbines.
afterbody
afterbody
noun
(astronautics) A section or piece of a launch vehicle, rocket, or spacecraft that enters the atmosphere unprotected behind the nose cone or other body that is protected for entry.
(astronomy) A companion body that trails a satellite or spacecraft.
(nautical) The part of a vessel abaft midships.
The afterpart of a vehicle.
afterdays
afterdays
noun
(archaic) Days that follow; a later time or period; (figuratively) people in the future.
aftereye
afterplay
afterplay
noun
In human sexual behavior, the erotic acts done after finishing sex.
afterstudy
afteryears
afteryears
noun
subsequent years
agamospermy
agamospermy
noun
(botany) The asexual production of embryos and seeds.
agentry
agentry
noun
The position of being an agent.
aggregately
aggregately
adv
collectively; in mass.
aggregatively
aggregatively
adv
In an aggregative manner.
aggregatory
aggregatory
adj
Causing aggregation.
aggressively
aggressively
adv
In an aggressive manner.
aggressivity
aggressivity
noun
(geology) The acidic ability of water (when it contains dissolved carbon dioxide) to dissolve calcium carbonate from rocks.
The quality of being aggressive.
aggrievedly
aggrievedly
adv
In the manner of someone who is aggrieved
agranulocyte
agranulocyte
noun
(biochemistry) Any of several kinds of white blood cell characterised by the absence of granules in the cytoplasm.
agreeability
agreeability
noun
(uncountable) The property of being agreeable; pleasantness.
agreeably
agreeably
adv
(obsolete) Alike; similarly.
In accordance.
In an agreeable or pleasing manner
agreeingly
agreeingly
adv
In a manner that agrees or corresponds; in agreement.
agriotype
agriotype
noun
An ancestral wild form of a domestic animal or plant.
agriotypidae
agroforestry
agroforestry
noun
An agricultural approach of using the interactive benefits from combining trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock.
agrogeologically
agrogeologically
adv
In terms of agrogeology.
agrogeology
agrogeology
noun
The geological study of agrominerals.
agromyzidae
agrotechny
agrotechny
noun
The science and technology of agriculture.
agrotype
agrotype
noun
A type of soil used for agriculture
agrypnode
agyrate
aiery
aiery
adj
Obsolete form of aery.
ailantery
airlessly
airlessly
adv
In a airless manner; without air.
airohydrogen
airohydrogen
adj
Of, or using a mixture of, hydrogen and air.
akerley
alarmedly
alarmedly
adv
In an alarmed manner.
alberttype
albertype
albertype
noun
(historical) A picture printed from a kind of gelatine plate produced by means of a photographic negative.
albitophyre
albuminimetry
albuminimetry
noun
The measurement of the quantity of albumen in a liquid.
albuminometry
alchemistry
alchemistry
noun
(obsolete) alchemy
alcoholometry
alcoholometry
noun
The measurement of the concentration of alcohol in a liquid, especially in the blood
aldehydrol
aldercy
alderfly
alderfly
noun
(fishing) An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body of peacock harl, and black legs.
A member of any one of the 66 species of the family Sialidae of megalopteran insects, each specimen of which has a body length not exceeding one inch and possesses long filamentous antennae and four large dark wings.
aldermancy
aldermancy
noun
The office or position of an alderman.
aldermanity
aldermanity
noun
The condition of being an alderman.
aldermanly
aldermanly
adj
Relating to, or like, an alderman.
adv
In the manner of an alderman.
aldermanry
aldermanry
noun
(countable) the district in which an alderman serves
(uncountable) the rank or status of an alderman
alderney
aleatory
aleatory
adj
(art, music) Produced with an element of chance (aleatoricism).
Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.
aleberry
aleberry
noun
A beverage made by boiling ale with spice and sugar and sops of bread.
alectoromachy
alectoromachy
noun
(rare) cockfighting
alectoromancy
alectoromancy
noun
Alternative form of alectryomancy
alectryomachy
alectryomachy
noun
Cockfighting
alectryomancy
alectryomancy
noun
A form of divination in which the diviner observes a bird or birds (preferably the white rooster or cockerel) pecking at grain that the diviner has scattered on the ground.
alectryon
alertedly
alertly
alertly
adv
In an alert manner; with alertness.
aleuromancy
aleuromancy
noun
divination using flour or related products such as dough or cakes and fortune cookies
alexipyretic
alexipyretic
adj
(pharmacology, obsolete, rare) Having the effect of reducing fever.
noun
(pharmacology, obsolete) A medicine which reduces fever.
aleyard
aleyrodes
aleyrodid
aleyrodid
noun
(zoology) Any insect of the whitefly family, Aleyrodidae.
aleyrodidae
algebraically
algebraically
adv
Using algebra.
algometrically
algometrically
adv
In terms of or by means of algometry.
algometry
algometry
noun
(medicine) The scientific measurement of responses to pain stimuli.
alimentary
alimentary
adj
Nourishing; nutritious.
Of, or relating to food, nutrition or digestion.
alimentotherapy
alkalimetrically
alkalimetrically
adv
By means of alkalimetry.
alkalimetry
alkalimetry
noun
The process of determining the strength of an alkali.
alkalometry
alkylarylsulfonate
allayer
allayer
noun
One who allays.
allayers
allayers
noun
plural of allayer
allectory
allegorically
allegorically
adv
In an allegorical manner.
allegory
allegory
noun
(mathematics, category theory) A category that retains some of the structure of the category of binary relations between sets, representing a high-level generalisation of that category.
(rhetoric) A narrative in which a character, place, or event is used to deliver a broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.
A picture, book, or other form of communication using such representation.
A symbolic representation which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one.
allelotropy
allenarly
allenarly
adv
(Scotland, archaic) Solely; only.
allergenicity
allergenicity
noun
The property or degree of being allergenic.
allergology
allergology
noun
(medicine) The study of the causes and treatment of allergies
allergy
allergy
noun
(informal) An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.
(pathology) Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
(pathology, immunology) A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.
Altered susceptibility to a first treatment as exhibited in reaction to a subsequent one.