English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

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Antimere (n.)
One of the two halves of bilaterally symmetrical animals; one of any opposite symmetrical or homotypic parts in animals and plants.
A figure in which the same words or ideas are repeated in transposed order.
An antithesis in which the members are repeated in inverse order.
Antimeter (n.)
A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles.
Alt. of Antimonarchical
Opposed to monarchial government.
An enemy to monarchial government.
Antimonate (n.)
A compound of antimonic acid with a base or basic radical.
Antimonial (n.)
A preparation or medicine containing antimony.
Antimonial (a.)
Of or pertaining to antimony.
Combined or prepared with antimony; as, antimoniated tartar.
Antimonic (a.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, antimony; -- said of those compounds of antimony in which this element has its highest equivalence; as, antimonic acid.
Pertaining to, or derived from, antimony; -- said of those compounds of antimony in which this element has an equivalence next lower than the highest; as, antimonious acid.
Antimonite (n.)
A compound of antimonious acid and a base or basic radical.
Antimonite (n.)
Stibnite.
Combined with or containing antimony; as, antimoniureted hydrogen.
Antimony (n.)
An elementary substance, resembling a metal in its appearance and physical properties, but in its chemical relations belonging to the class of nonmetallic substances. Atomic weight, 120. Symbol, Sb.
Antagonistic to one's country or nation, or to a national government.
Counteracting, or deemed of use in, diseases of the kidneys.
An antinephritic remedy.