Aerosphere :: Aerosphere (n.) The atmosphere.

Alisphenoid :: Alisphenoid (a.) Alt. of Alisphenoida.

Alisphenoid :: Alisphenoid (n.) The alisphenoid bone.

Alisphenoidal :: Alisphenoidal (a.) Pertaining to or forming the wing of the sphenoid; relating to a bone in the base of the skull, which in the adult is often consolidated with the sphenoid; as, alisphenoid bone; alisphenoid canal..

Androsphinx :: Androsphinx (n.) A man sphinx; a sphinx having the head of a man and the body of a lion.

Asphalt :: Asphalt (n.) Alt. of Asphaltu.

Asphalt :: Asphalt (v. t.) To cover with asphalt; as, to asphalt a roof; asphalted streets..

Asphalte :: Asphalte (n.) Asphaltic mastic or cement. See Asphalt, 2..

Asphaltic :: Asphaltic (a.) Pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing, asphalt; bituminous..

Asphaltite :: Asphaltite (a.) Asphaltic.

Asphaltite :: Asphaltite (a.) Asphaltic.

Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen..

Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) A composition of bitumen, pitch, lime, and gravel, used for forming pavements, and as a water-proof cement for bridges, roofs, etc.; asphaltic cement. Artificial asphalt is prepared from coal tar, lime, sand, etc..

Asphaltus :: Asphaltus (n.) See Asphalt.

Asphodel :: Asphodel (n.) A general name for a plant of the genus Asphodelus. The asphodels are hardy perennial plants, several species of which are cultivated for the beauty of their flowers..

Asphyctic :: Asphyctic (a.) Pertaining to asphyxia.

Asphyxia :: Asphyxia (n.) Alt. of Asphyx.

Asphyxial :: Asphyxial (a.) Of or relating to asphyxia; as, asphyxial phenomena..

Asphyxiate :: Asphyxiate (v. t.) To bring to a state of asphyxia; to suffocate. [Used commonly in the past pple..

Asphyxiated :: Asphyxiated (p. p. ) Alt. of Asphyxie.

Asphyxiation :: Asphyxiation (n.) The act of causing asphyxia; a state of asphyxia.

Asphyxied :: Asphyxied (p. p. ) In a state of asphyxia; suffocated.

Asphyxy :: Asphyxy (n.) Apparent death, or suspended animation; the condition which results from interruption of respiration, as in suffocation or drowning, or the inhalation of irrespirable gases..

Atmosphere :: Atmosphere (n.) The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars..

Atmosphere :: Atmosphere (n.) Any gaseous envelope or medium.

Atmosphere :: Atmosphere (n.) A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies..

Atmosphere :: Atmosphere (n.) The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch..

Atmosphere :: Atmosphere (n.) Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition.

Atmosphere :: Atmosphere (n.) The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist or noxious atmosphere..

Atmospheric :: Atmospheric (a.) Alt. of Atmospherica.

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