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Methaemoglobin :: Methaemoglobin (n.) A stable crystalline compound obtained by the decomposition of hemoglobin. It is found in old blood stains.

Indecomposableness :: Indecomposableness (n.) Incapableness of decomposition; stability; permanence; durability.

Motet :: Motet (n.) A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

Lesson :: Lesson (n.) An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study.

Sponginess :: Spongin (n.) The chemical basis of sponge tissue, a nitrogenous, hornlike substance which on decomposition with sulphuric acid yields leucin and glycocoll..

Phloroglucin :: Phloroglucin (n.) A sweet white crystalline substance, metameric with pyrogallol, and obtained by the decomposition of phloretin, and from certain gums, as catechu, kino, etc. It belongs to the class of phenols. [Called also phloroglucinol.].

Unity :: Unity (n.) In dramatic composition, one of the principles by which a uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation are preserved; conformity in a composition to these; in oratory, discourse, etc., the due subordination and reference of every part to the development of the leading idea or the eastablishment of the main proposition..

Vulpic :: Vulpic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid obtained from a lichen (Cetraria vulpina) as a yellow or red crystalline substance which on decomposition yields pulvinic acid..

Pyroxylin :: Pyroxylin (n.) A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; -- called also pyroxyle..

Rutin :: Rutin (n.) A glucoside resembling, but distinct from, quercitrin. Rutin is found in the leaves of the rue (Ruta graveolens) and other plants, and obtained as a bitter yellow crystalline substance which yields quercitin on decomposition..

Putrid :: Putrid (a.) Tending to decomposition or decay; decomposed; rotten; -- said of animal or vegetable matter; as, putrid flesh. See Putrefaction..

Macaronic :: Macaronic (a.) Of or pertaining to the burlesque composition called macaronic; as, macaronic poetry..

Sherd :: Sherd (n.) A fragment; -- now used only in composition, as in potsherd. See Shard..

Ideo-motor :: Ideo-motor (a.) Applied to those actions, or muscular movements, which are automatic expressions of dominant ideas, rather than the result of distinct volitional efforts, as the act of expressing the thoughts in speech, or in writing, while the mind is occupied in the composition of the sentence..

Drama :: Drama (n.) A composition, in prose or poetry, accommodated to action, and intended to exhibit a picture of human life, or to depict a series of grave or humorous actions of more than ordinary interest, tending toward some striking result. It is commonly designed to be spoken and represented by actors on the stage..

Hue :: Hue (n.) A predominant shade in a composition of primary colors; a primary color modified by combination with others.

Requiem :: Requiem (n.) Any grand musical composition, performed in honor of a deceased person..

Inelegancy :: Inelegancy (n.) The quality of being inelegant; want of elegance or grace; want of refinement, beauty, or polish in language, composition, or manners..

Farce :: Farce (v. t.) A low style of comedy; a dramatic composition marked by low humor, generally written with little regard to regularity or method, and abounding with ludicrous incidents and expressions..

Whitewash :: Whitewash (v. t.) To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.

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