Acromial :: Acromial (a.) Of or pertaining to the acromion.

Acromion :: Acromion (n.) The outer extremity of the shoulder blade.

Amphidromical :: Amphidromical (a.) Pertaining to an Attic festival at the naming of a child; -- so called because the friends of the parents carried the child around the hearth and then named it.

Antibromic :: Antibromic (n.) An agent that destroys offensive smells; a deodorizer.

Bromic :: Bromic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, bromine; -- said of those compounds of bromine in which this element has a valence of five, or the next to its highest; as, bromic acid..

Bromide :: Bromide (n.) A compound of bromine with a positive radical.

Brominate :: Brominate (v. t.) See Bromate, v. t..

Bromine :: Bromine (n.) One of the elements, related in its chemical qualities to chlorine and iodine. Atomic weight 79.8. Symbol Br. It is a deep reddish brown liquid of a very disagreeable odor, emitting a brownish vapor at the ordinary temperature. In combination it is found in minute quantities in sea water, and in many saline springs. It occurs also in the mineral bromyrite..

Bromism :: Bromism (n.) A diseased condition produced by the excessive use of bromine or one of its compounds. It is characterized by mental dullness and muscular weakness.

Bromize :: Bromize (v. t.) To prepare or treat with bromine; as, to bromize a silvered plate..

Chromic :: Chromic (a.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, chromium; -- said of the compounds of chromium in which it has its higher valence..

Chromid :: Chromid (n.) One of the Chromidae, a family of fresh-water fishes abundant in the tropical parts of America and Africa. Some are valuable food fishes, as the bulti of the Nile..

Chromidrosis :: Chromidrosis (n.) Secretion of abnormally colored perspiration.

Chromism :: Chromism (n.) Same as Chromatism.

Chromite :: Chromite (n.) A black submetallic mineral consisting of oxide of chromium and iron; -- called also chromic iron.

Chromite :: Chromite (n.) A compound or salt of chromous hydroxide regarded as an acid.

Chromium :: Chromium (n.) A comparatively rare element occurring most abundantly in the mineral chromite. Atomic weight 52.5. Symbol Cr. When isolated it is a hard, brittle, grayish white metal, fusible with difficulty. Its chief commercial importance is for its compounds, as potassium chromate, lead chromate, etc., which are brilliantly colored and are used dyeing and calico printing. Called also chrome..

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement..

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right..

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

Compromise :: Compromise (n.) To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion..

Compromise :: Compromise (v. i.) To agree; to accord.

Compromise :: Compromise (v. i.) To make concession for conciliation and peace.

Compromised :: Compromised (imp. & p. p.) of Compromis.

Compromiser :: Compromiser (n.) One who compromises.

Compromising :: Compromising (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Compromis.

Compromissorial :: Compromissorial (a.) Relating to compromise.

Compromit :: Compromit (n.) To pledge by some act or declaration; to promise.

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