A white crystallized substance, C12H8NH, derived from aniline and other amines.
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A salt of carbazotic or picric acid; a picrate.
Containing, or derived from, carbon and nitrogen.
A binary compound of carbon with some other element or radical, in which the carbon plays the part of a negative; -- formerly termed carburet.
The technical name for isocyanic acid. See under Isocyanic.
A short, light musket or rifle, esp. one used by mounted soldiers or cavalry.
A soldier armed with a carbine.
Methyl alcohol, CH3OH; -- also, by extension, any one in the homologous series of paraffine alcohols of which methyl alcohol is the type.
One of a group of compounds including the sugars, starches, and gums, which contain six (or some multiple of six) carbon atoms, united with a variable number of hydrogen and oxygen atoms, but with the two latter always in proportion as to form water; as dextrose, C6H12O6.
A hydrocarbon.
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid (called also phenic acid, and phenol{1}). See Phenol.
same as phenol{1}, (C6H5.OH). See phenol{1}.
To apply carbolic acid to; to wash or treat with carbolic acid.
a colorless basic macrolide antibiotic that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms.
An elementary substance, not metallic in its nature, which is present in all organic compounds. Atomic weight 11.97. Symbol C. it is combustible, and forms the base of lampblack and charcoal, and enters largely into mineral coals. In its pure crystallized state it constitutes the diamond, the hardest of known substances, occuring in monometric crystals like the octahedron, etc. Another modification is graphite, or blacklead, and in this it is soft, and occurs in hexagonal prisms or tables. When united with oxygen it forms carbon dioxide, commonly called carbonic acid, or carbonic oxide, according to the proportions of the oxygen; when united with hydrogen, it forms various compounds called hydrocarbons. Compare Diamond, and Graphite.
a radioactive isotope of carbon with a half-life of 5730 years. It occurs naturally in minute quantities, and is used as the basis for radiocarbon dating.
Pertaining to, containing, or composed of, carbon.
To cut (meat) across for frying or broiling; to cut or slice and broil.
A black variety of diamond, found in Brazil, and used for diamond drills. It occurs in irregular or rounded fragments, rarely distinctly crystallized, with a texture varying from compact to porous.
Flesh, fowl, etc., cut across, seasoned, and broiled on coals; a chop.
The principles, practices, or organization of the Carbonari.
A member of a secret political association in Italy, organized in the early part of the nineteenth centry for the purpose of changing the government into a republic.
The saturation of defecated beet juice with carbonic acid gas.
A salt or carbonic acid, as in limestone, some forms of lead ore, etc.
Combined or impregnated with carbonic acid.
To broil. [Obs.] /We had a calf's head carboned/.
Of, pertaining to, or obtained from, carbon; as, carbonic oxide.
A carbide.
Producing or containing carbon or coal.
same as carbonization.
An explosive consisting essentially of nitroglycerin, wood meal, and some nitrate, as that of sodium.
The act or process of carbonizing.
To convert (an animal or vegetable substance) into a residue of carbon by the action of fire or some corrosive agent; to char.
An instrument for detecting and measuring the amount of carbon which is present, or more esp. the amount of carbon dioxide, by its action on limewater or by other means.
relating to, containing, or rich in carbon.
The radical (=CO), occuring, always combined, in many compounds, as the aldehydes, the ketones, urea, carbonyl chloride, etc.
A white crystalline substance, C9H6N.OH, of acid properties derived from one of the amido cinnamic acids.
A compound of carbon and oxygen, as carbonyl, with some element or radical; as, potassium carboxide.
The complex radical, CO.OH, regarded as the essential and characteristic constituent which all oxygen acids of carbon (as formic, acetic, benzoic acids, etc.) have in common; -- called also oxatyl.
a monovalent organic radical (written -COOH, -CO2H or -CO.OH) whose presence confers acidic properties on the compound containing it; -- called also carboxylic group. Monocarboxylic acids (such as acetic acid or butyric acid) have one carboxyl group, dicarboxylic acids (such as oxalic acid or malonic acid) have two, tricarboxylic acids (such as citric acid) have three. It is weakly acidic, the pKa of acetic acid being 4.75.
to treat a chemical compound with carboxyl or carboxylic acid.
of or pertaining to the carboxyl group; having a carboxyl group (written -COOH, -CO2H or -CO.OH); as, carboxylic acids are weakly acidic.
an organic compound whose acidity is due to the presence of a carboxyl gorup. Monocarboxylic acids (such as acetic acid or butyric acid) have one carboxyl group, dicarboxylic acids (such as oxalic acid or malonic acid) have two, tricarboxylic acids (such as citric acid) have three.
A large, globular glass bottle, esp. one of green glass, inclosed in basket work or in a box, for protection; -- used commonly for carrying corrosive liquids; as sulphuric acid, etc.
Set with carbuncles.
Belonging to a carbuncle; resembling a carbuncle; red; inflamed.
The blasting of the young buds of trees or plants, by excessive heat or cold.
To combine or to impregnate with carbon, as by passing through or over a liquid hydrocarbon; to carbonize or carburize.
Any volatile liquid used in charging illuminating gases.
Combined with carbon in the manner of a carburet or carbide.
An apparatus in which coal gas, hydrogen, or air is passed through or over a volatile hydrocarbon, in order to confer or increase illuminating power.
The act, process, or result of carburizing.
To combine with carbon or a carbon compound; -- said esp. of a process for conferring a higher degree of illuminating power on combustible gases by mingling them with a vapor of volatile hydrocarbons.
The wolverene; -- also applied, but erroneously, to the Canada lynx, and sometimes to the American badger. See Wolverene.
A jeweled chain, necklace, or collar.
See Carcass.
A dead body, whether of man or beast; a corpse; now commonly the dead body of a beast.
A sweet wine. See Calcavella.
A light standard much used in France, being the light from a Carcel lamp of stated size and construction consuming 42 grams of colza oil per hour with a flame 40 millimeters in height. Its illuminating power is variously stated at from 8.9 to 9.6 British standard candles.
Prison fees.
Belonging to a prison.
The type and sole genus of Carchariidae; the sand sharks.
a natural family comprising the sand sharks; in some classifications coextensive with the family Carcharhinidae.
A genus of sharks including man-eating sharks, such as the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias.
A combining form meaning cancer, as in carcinogen.
Any substance that produces cancer; as, to test for carcinogens in the drinking water.
Causing or tending to cause cancer; as, the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals or of ionizing radiation.
A small tumor (benign or malignant) arising from the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract; it is usually associated with excessive secretion of serotonin.
Of or pertaining to carcinology.
The department of Zoology which treats of the Crustacea (lobsters, crabs, etc.); -- called also malacostracology and crustaceology.
A form of malignant cancer arising from epithelial tissue. The term was earlier applied to all forms of cancer, or to certain non-malignant forms. It is contrasted with sarcoma, a malignant form of cancer arising from connective tissue. See Cancer.
Of or pertaining to carcinoma.
The affection of the system with cancer.
To comb with a card; to cleanse or disentangle by carding; as, to card wool; to card a horse.
A genus of cruciferous plants, containing the lady's-smock, cuckooflower, bitter cress, meadow cress, etc.
The aromatic fruit, or capsule with its seeds, of several plants of the Ginger family growing in the East Indies and elsewhere, and much used as a condiment, and in medicine.
same as cardamom.
A stiff compact pasteboard of various qualities, for making cards, etc., often having a polished surface.
A case for visiting cards.
A quarter of a crown.
One who, or that which cards wool flax, etc.
The heart. The anterior or cardiac orifice of the stomach, where the esophagus enters it.
A medicine which excites action in the stomach; a cardial.
Cardiac.
A pain about the heart.
See Cardiograph.
A burning or gnawing pain, or feeling of distress, referred to the region of the heart, accompanied with cardiac palpitation; heartburn. It is usually a symptom of indigestion.
a natural family of somewhat heart-shaped sand-burrowing bivalve mollusks.
One of the ecclesiastical princes who constitute the pope's council, or the sacred college.
The office, rank, or dignity of a cardinal.
To exalt to the office of a cardinal.
The condition, dignity, of office of a cardinal
The act or process of preparing staple for spinning, etc., by carding it. See the Note under Card, v. t.
Any instrumental record made of heart activity, especially the curve or tracing made by a cardiograph. Sometimes used synonymously with electrocardiogram.
An instrument which, when placed in contact with the chest, will register graphically the comparative duration and intensity of the heart's movements.
Of or pertaining to, or produced by, a cardiograph.
Description of the heart.
An algebraic curve, so called from its resemblance to a heart.
Checking or arresting the heart's action.
The science which treats of the heart and its functions.
Measurement of the heart, as by percussion or auscultation.
An emergency procedure to revive heart and lung function in persons whose heart has apparently stopped beating, involving forced respiration, periodic pressure on the heart by pushing on the chest, and sometimes electrical or mechanical equipment. It is often referred to by the acronym CPR.
Of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions; as, cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Induration of the heart, caused by development of fibrous tissue in the cardiac muscle.
A genus of tendril-climbing herbs or shrubs whose seeds have a white heart-shaped spot.
A combination of cardiograph and sphygmograph.
Of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels; as, cardiovascular conditioning.
Inflammation of the fleshy or muscular substance of the heart. See Endocarditis and Pericarditis.
The basal joint of the maxilla in insects. The hinge of a bivalve shell.
A yellow oily liquid, extracted from the shell of the cashew nut.
A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games.
a subfamily of birds consisting of the old world finches, many of which have taken up residence in the Americas; -- it is a subgroup of finches used in some classifications, in which the Fringillidae are divided into two subfamilies, the Carduelinae (including the goldfinches, siskins, redpolls, crossbills, and linnets) and Fringillinae (the brambling and the chaffinches). The siskins and goldfinches have migrated as far south as the southern end of South America.
the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the Fringillidae, used in some classifications. It includes the goldfinches (such as the American goldfinch, Cardulis tristis, and the European goldfinch, Carduelis carduelis); siskins; redpolls; and linnets, as well as the common northern cardinal (Carduelis cardinalis, also called the cardinal bird).
a genus of annual or perennial Old World prickly thistles.
To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of measure.
burdened by cares.
Weary; mournful.
having needed care and attention; as, well-cared-for children. Opposite of uncared-for.
To incline to one side, or lie over, as a ship when sailing on a wind; to be off the keel.
Expense of careening ships. A place for careening.
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