(organic chemistry) Any of a class of divalent functional groups derived from an alkane by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom, the free valencies being part of a double bond - R₂C=
backwardly
backwardly
adv
In a backward direction.
cankeredly
cankeredly
adv
In a cankered manner.
cockeyedly
cockeyedly
adv
In a cockeyed manner.
coldturkey
dealkylate
dealkylate
verb
(organic chemistry, transitive) To remove alkyl groups from (a compound), especially as part of the oil refining process.
flunkeydom
flunkeydom
noun
The state of a being a flunkey
flunkyhood
flunkyhood
noun
Alternative form of flunkeyhood
flyspecked
flyspecked
adj
Covered with flyspecks.
goldylocks
goldylocks
noun
(less common) Alternative spelling of goldilocks
kailyarder
kailyarder
noun
A writer of the Kailyard school, a group of Scottish authors who offered a sentimental and idyllic representation of rural life.
kidneylike
kidneylike
adj
Resembling or characteristic of a kidney.
kindlessly
klendusity
klendusity
noun
(botany) resistance to infection
kneadingly
kneadingly
adv
(rare) In the manner of one who is kneading.
lackadaisy
lackadaisy
adj
(archaic) lackadaisical
intj
(archaic) lackaday
ladykiller
ladykiller
noun
Alternative spelling of lady-killer
ladylikely
ladylikely
adv
In a ladylike manner.
overkindly
overkindly
adj
Excessively kindly.
remarkedly
remarkedly
adv
markedly
shoddylike
skiddingly
skiddingly
adv
With a skid.
stinkardly
streakedly
streakedly
adv
With a pattern of streaks.
sundaylike
sundaylike
Adjective
Resembling a Sunday or some aspect of one, especially the religious observances and abstinence from work of the Christian Sabbath.
tiddlywink
tiddlywink
noun
(Cockney rhyming slang) An alcoholic drink.
(dialectal, slang) An unlicensed beerhouse or pawnshop.
(games) A game played using dominoes.
(tiddlywinks) A small disc used in the game of tiddlywinks; (by extension) a similar disc or counter used in other games.
verb
Especially of something disc-shaped: to flip over like a disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.