An early photograph produced using an organic salt of iron, preferably the ferric oxalate.
kalyptras
kampylite
kampylite
noun
Alternative form of campylite
karyotype
karyotype
noun
(genetics) A record of such characteristics, usually photographic.
(genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.
(obsolete, genetics) A group of individuals or species that have the same chromosomal characteristics.
verb
To investigate or record such characteristics
kataplexy
kataplexy
noun
Alternative form of cataplexy
krupskaya
kymograph
kymograph
noun
A device that gives a graphical representation of a variation in a phenomenon such as blood pressure over time, using a pen on a rotating drum.
kyprianou
paddywack
paddywack
noun
Alternative form of paddywhack
palsylike
palsylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a palsy, especially shaking motions.
pansylike
pansylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a pansy.
parakilya
paychecks
paychecks
noun
plural of paycheck
peacockly
peakishly
perikarya
perikarya
noun
plural of perikaryon
piggyback
piggyback
adj
Attached or appended to something larger or more important.
On somebody's back or shoulders.
Pertaining to transportation of goods where one transportation unit is carried on the back of something else. For example, a truck on a train.
noun
(countable) A ride on somebody's back or shoulders.
(medicine, countable, uncountable) The connection of one intravenous drip to another.
An act or instance of piggybacking.
verb
(transitive) To carry (someone) on the back or shoulders.
(transitive) To enter a secured area at the same time along with someone having authorized access; to tailgate
(transitive) To transport (a lorry/truck) on a flatbed railway waggon
(transitive, Internet) To obtain a wireless internet connection by bringing one's own computer within the range of another's wireless connection without that subscriber's permission or knowledge.
(transitive, Internet) To utilize "last-mile" wiring rented from a larger owner ISP by a smaller ISP.
(transitive, intransitive) To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event.
pinckneya
plankways
plankways
noun
plural of plankway
playbacks
playbacks
noun
plural of playback
playbooks
playbooks
noun
plural of playbook
playmaker
playmaker
noun
(dated) A playwright.
(sports) A sportsman who leads attacks for his team and creates chances to score.
pockmanky
skiascopy
skiascopy
noun
retinoscopy
skyscrape
speakably
speakeasy
speakeasy
noun
(historical) An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s.