Definition of smut

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Smut (v. t.) An affection of cereal grains producing a swelling which is at length resolved into a powdery sooty mass. It is caused by parasitic fungi of the genus Ustilago. Ustilago segetum, or U. Carbo, is the commonest kind; that of Indian corn is Ustilago maydis..

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Smut :: Smut (v. t.) Foul matter, like soot or coal dust; also, a spot or soil made by such matter..
Smutched :: Smutched (imp. & p. p.) of Smutc.
Britannia :: Britannia (n.) A white-metal alloy of tin, antimony, bismuth, copper, etc. It somewhat resembles silver, and is used for table ware. Called also Britannia metal..
Besmutting :: Besmutting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Besmu.
Elixir :: Elixir (n.) An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold; also, one for producing life indefinitely; as, elixir vitae, or the elixir of life..
Transmutation :: Transmutation (n.) The act of transmuting, or the state of being transmuted; as, the transmutation of metals..
Smirch :: Smirch (n.) A smutch; a dirty stain.
Transmuted :: Transmuted (imp. & p. p.) of Transmut.
Metal :: Metal (n.) An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whose oxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, as contrasted with the nonmetals, or metalloids. No sharp line can be drawn between the metals and nonmetals, and certain elements partake of both acid and basic qualities, as chromium, manganese, bismuth, etc..
Bismuthic :: Bismuthic (a.) Of or pertaining to bismuth; containing bismuth, when this element has its higher valence; as, bismuthic oxide..
Eulytite :: Eulytite (n.) A mineral, consisting chiefly of the silicate of bismuth, found at Freiberg; -- called also culytine..
Smutch :: Smutch (n.) A stain; a dirty spot.
Conversion :: Conversion (n.) The act of turning or changing from one state or condition to another, or the state of being changed; transmutation; change..
Soot :: Soot (v. t.) To cover or dress with soot; to smut with, or as with, soot; as, to soot land..
Crocky :: Crocky (a.) Smutty.
Smut :: Smut (v. t.) To taint with mildew, as grain..
Alchemize :: Alchemize (v. t.) To change by alchemy; to transmute.
Smutchin :: Smutchin (n.) Snuff.
Smut :: Smut (v. i.) To give off smut; to crock.
Smudge :: Smudge (v. t.) To smear; to smutch; to soil; to blacken with smoke.
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