Chloroleucite :: Chloroleucite (n.) Same as Chloroplastid.

Chromoleucite :: Chromoleucite (n.) A chromoplastid.

Leucic :: Leucic (a.) Alt. of Leucini.

Leucin :: Leucin (n.) A white, crystalline, nitrogenous substance formed in the decomposition of albuminous matter by pancreatic digestion, by the action of boiling dilute sulphuric acid, and by putrefaction. It is also found as a constituent of various tissues and organs, as the spleen, pancreas, etc., and likewise in the vegetable kingdom. Chemically it is to be considered as amido-caproic acid..

Leucinic :: Leucinic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained from leucin, and called also oxycaproic acid..

Leucite :: Leucite (n.) A mineral having a glassy fracture, occurring in translucent trapezohedral crystals. It is a silicate of alumina and potash. It is found in the volcanic rocks of Italy, especially at Vesuvius..

Leucite :: Leucite (n.) A leucoplast.

Leucitic :: Leucitic (a.) Containing leucite; as, leucitic rocks..

Leucitoid :: Leucitoid (n.) The trapezohedron or tetragonal trisoctahedron; -- so called as being the form of the mineral leucite.

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