poly: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of poly
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monopoly
- noun (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
- a monopoly on silver
- when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like
- noun exclusive control or possession of something
- They have no monopoly on intelligence
- noun (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
- oligopoly3/5
oligopoly
- noun (economics) a market in which control over the supply of a commodity is in the hands of a small number of producers and each one can influence prices and affect competitors
- noun (economics) a market in which control over the supply of a commodity is in the hands of a small number of producers and each one can influence prices and affect competitors
- duopoly2/5
duopoly
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- antimonopoly2/5
antimonopoly
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
antitrust.
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
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- heteropoly1/5
heteropoly
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Suffixes of poly
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polymer
- noun a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
- noun a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
- polymers4/5
polymer
- noun a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
- noun a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
- polymerase4/5
polymerase
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
- polynomial4/5
polynomial
- noun a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
multinomial.
- adjective having the character of a polynomial
multinomial.
- a polynomial expression
- noun a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
- polymerization4/5
polymerization
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerisation.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- polygon4/5
polygon
- noun a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
polygonal shape.
- noun a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
- polymorphism4/5
polymorphism
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- noun (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
pleomorphism.
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- polyethylene4/5
polyethylene
- noun a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
polythene.
- noun a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
- polymeric3/5
polymeric
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of a polymer
- a polymeric compound
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of a polymer
- polypeptide3/5
polypeptide
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- polygamy3/5
polygamy
- noun having more than one spouse at a time
- noun having more than one spouse at a time
- polyester3/5
polyester
- noun any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
- noun a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
- noun any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
- polygons3/5
polygon
- noun a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
polygonal shape.
- noun a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
- polytechnic3/5
polytechnic
- noun a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
polytechnic institute; engineering school.
- noun a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
- polymorphisms3/5
polymorphism
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- noun (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
pleomorphism.
- noun (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- polyps3/5
polyp
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
polypus.
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth
- in some species of coelenterate, polyps are a phase in the life cycle that alternates with a medusoid phase
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
- polystyrene3/5
polystyrene
- noun a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
- expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation
- noun a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
- polynomials3/5
polynomial
- noun a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
multinomial.
- adjective having the character of a polynomial
multinomial.
- a polynomial expression
- noun a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
- polymorphic3/5
polymorphic
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
polymorphous.
- polymorphous crystallization
- adjective relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population
polymorphous.
- a polymorphic species
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
- polynesian3/5
polynesian
Of or pertaining to Polynesia (the islands of the eastern and central Pacific), or to the Polynesians.
- polypropylene3/5
polypropylene
- noun a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material
polypropene.
- noun a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material
- polyurethane3/5
polyurethane
- noun any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber
polyurethan.
- noun any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber
- polysaccharides3/5
polysaccharide
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
polyose.
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
- polycystic3/5
polycystic
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- polysaccharide3/5
polysaccharide
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
polyose.
- noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
- polygonal3/5
polygonal
- adjective having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons
- polygonal structure
- adjective having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons
- polynesia3/5
polynesia
- noun the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
- noun the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
- polygraph3/5
polygraph
- noun a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
- noun a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
- polyunsaturated3/5
polyunsaturated
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds
- adjective satellite (of long-chain carbon compounds especially fats) having many unsaturated bonds
- polypeptides3/5
polypeptide
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- noun a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
- polycrystalline3/5
polycrystalline
- adjective satellite composed of aggregates of crystals
- polycrystalline metals
- adjective satellite composed of aggregates of crystals
- polyp3/5
polyp
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
polypus.
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth
- in some species of coelenterate, polyps are a phase in the life cycle that alternates with a medusoid phase
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
- polytheism3/5
polytheism
- noun belief in multiple Gods
- noun belief in multiple Gods
- polyacrylamide3/5
polyacrylamide
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- polybius3/5
- polyvinyl3/5
polyvinyl
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- polyphonic3/5
polyphonic
- adjective having two or more phonetic values
- polyphonic letters such as `a'
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
polyphonous.
- polyphonic traditions of the baroque
- adjective having two or more phonetic values
- polyclonal3/5
- polyphony2/5
polyphony
- noun music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
polyphonic music; concerted music.
- noun music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
- polychrome2/5
polychrome
- noun a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors
- verb color with many colors; make polychrome
polychromise; polychromize.
- noun a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors
- polycarbonate2/5
polycarbonate
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- polyposis2/5
polyposis
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- polygamous2/5
polygamous
- adjective having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
- adjective satellite having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
heteroicous; polyoicous.
- adjective having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
- polygyny2/5
polygyny
- noun having more than one wife at a time
- noun having more than one wife at a time
- polycyclic2/5
- polychlorinated2/5
- polycarp2/5
polycarp
- noun Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)
St. Polycarp; Saint Polycarp.
- noun Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)
- polyglot2/5
polyglot
- noun a person who speaks more than one language
linguist.
- adjective satellite having a command of or composed in many languages
- a polyglot traveler
- a polyglot Bible contains versions in different languages
- noun a person who speaks more than one language
- polyneuropathy2/5
- polymorphonuclear2/5
polymorphonuclear
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- polymerases2/5
polymerase
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
- noun an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA
- polysemy2/5
polysemy
- noun the ambiguity of an individual word or phrase that can be used (in different contexts) to express two or more different meanings
lexical ambiguity.
- noun the ambiguity of an individual word or phrase that can be used (in different contexts) to express two or more different meanings
- polymerized2/5
polymerize
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
polymerise.
- verb undergo polymerization
polymerise.
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
- polyelectrolyte2/5
polyelectrolyte
- noun an electrolyte of high molecular weight
- noun an electrolyte of high molecular weight
- polycythemia2/5
polycythemia
- noun a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
- noun a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
- polyimide2/5
polyimide
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- polymerisation2/5
polymerisation
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerization.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- polyuria2/5
polyuria
- noun renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
- noun renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
- polyhedron2/5
polyhedron
- noun a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
- noun a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
- polyamide2/5
polyamide
- noun a polymer containing repeated amide groups
polymeric amide.
- noun a polymer containing repeated amide groups
- polynesians2/5
polynesian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
- noun the branch of the Austronesian languages spoken from Madagascar to the central Pacific
Malayo-Polynesian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
- polyphenols2/5
- polytheistic2/5
polytheistic
- adjective worshipping or believing in more than one god
- adjective worshipping or believing in more than one god
- polyesters2/5
polyester
- noun any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
- noun a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
- noun any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
- polyhedra2/5
polyhedron
- noun a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
- noun a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
- polyhedral2/5
polyhedral
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a polyhedron
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a polyhedron
- polygenic2/5
polygenic
- adjective satellite of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
- adjective satellite of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
- polythene2/5
polythene
- noun a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
polyethylene.
- noun a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
- polycentric2/5
polycentric
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- polymorphous2/5
polymorphous
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
polymorphic.
- polymorphous crystallization
- adjective relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population
polymorphic.
- a polymorphic species
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
- polyandry2/5
polyandry
- noun having more than one husband at a time
- noun having more than one husband at a time
- polymyositis2/5
polymyositis
- noun myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals
- noun myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals
- polyphemus2/5
polyphemus
(Zoöl.) A very large American moth ( Telea polyphemus ) belonging to the Silkworm family (Bombycidæ ). Its larva, which is very large, bright green, with silvery tubercles, and with oblique white stripes on the sides, feeds on the oak, chestnut, willow, cherry, apple, and other trees. It produces a large amount of strong silk. Called alsoAmerican silkworm .
- polyvalent2/5
polyvalent
- adjective containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
- a polyvalent vaccine
- adjective having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
multivalent.
- adjective containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
- polyatomic2/5
polyatomic
- adjective of or relating to a molecule made up of more than two atoms
- adjective of or relating to a molecule made up of more than two atoms
- polygynous2/5
polygynous
- adjective satellite having more than one wife at a time
- adjective satellite having more than one wife at a time
- polytechnics2/5
polytechnic
- noun a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
polytechnic institute; engineering school.
- noun a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
- polyurethanes2/5
polyurethane
- noun any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber
polyurethan.
- noun any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber
- polymorphs2/5
polymorph
- noun an organism that can assume more than one adult form as in the castes of ants or termites
- noun an organism that can assume more than one adult form as in the castes of ants or termites
- polydipsia2/5
polydipsia
- noun excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
- noun excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
- polyelectrolytes2/5
polyelectrolyte
- noun an electrolyte of high molecular weight
- noun an electrolyte of high molecular weight
- polyarteritis2/5
polyarteritis
- noun inflammation of several arteries
- noun inflammation of several arteries
- polyphase2/5
polyphase
- adjective of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle
multiphase.
- adjective of an electrical system that uses or generates two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency but differing in phase angle
- polytetrafluoroethylene2/5
polytetrafluoroethylene
- noun a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided
Teflon.
- noun a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided
- polyamines2/5
- polymerizations2/5
polymerization
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerisation.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- polymath2/5
polymath
- noun a person of great and varied learning
- noun a person of great and varied learning
- polypoid2/5
polypoid
(Zoöl.) Like a polyp; having the nature of a polyp, but lacking the tentacles or other parts.
- polysemous2/5
polysemous
- adjective satellite of words; having many meanings
polysemantic.
- adjective satellite of words; having many meanings
- polypharmacy2/5
polypharmacy
(Med.) (a) The act or practice of prescribing too many medicines. (b) A prescription made up of many medicines or ingredients. Dunglison.
- polyolefins2/5
- polynucleotide2/5
polynucleotide
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- polyploidy2/5
polyploidy
- noun the condition of being polyploid
- noun the condition of being polyploid
- polyol2/5
polyol
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- polyarthritis2/5
- polychromatic2/5
polychromatic
- adjective (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength
- polychromatic light
- adjective satellite having or exhibiting many colors
polychromic; polychrome.
- adjective (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength
- polydispersity2/5
- polyamides2/5
polyamide
- noun a polymer containing repeated amide groups
polymeric amide.
- noun a polymer containing repeated amide groups
- polyols2/5
- polyamine2/5
polyamine
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- polygram2/5
polygram
A figure consisting of many lines. R. Barlow.
- polygonum2/5
polygonum
(Bot.) A genus of plants embracing a large number of species, including bistort, knotweed, smartweed, etc.
- polyploid2/5
polyploid
- noun (genetics) an organism or cell having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
- adjective of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
- a polyploid cell
- a polyploid species
- noun (genetics) an organism or cell having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
- polyolefin2/5
polyolefin
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- polytheists2/5
polytheist
- noun one who believes in a plurality of gods
- noun one who believes in a plurality of gods
- polycondensation2/5
- polymerize2/5
polymerize
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
polymerise.
- verb undergo polymerization
polymerise.
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
- polymyxin2/5
polymyxin
- noun any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium
- noun any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium
- polymorph2/5
polymorph
- noun an organism that can assume more than one adult form as in the castes of ants or termites
- noun an organism that can assume more than one adult form as in the castes of ants or termites
- polysyllabic2/5
polysyllabic
- adjective satellite having or characterized by words of more than three syllables
- adjective satellite (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
sesquipedalian.
- sesquipedalian technical terms
- adjective satellite having or characterized by words of more than three syllables
- polydactyly2/5
polydactyly
- noun birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes
hyperdactyly.
- noun birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes
- polychaetes2/5
polychaete
- noun chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles
polychete; polychaete worm; polychete worm.
- noun chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles
- polytope2/5
polytope
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- polyarchy2/5
polyarchy
A government by many persons, of whatever order or class. Cudworth.
- polyphenol2/5
polyphenol
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- polyimides2/5
- polybutadiene2/5
- polymorpha2/5
polymorpha
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- polyphosphate2/5
polyphosphate
- noun a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid
- noun a salt or ester of polyphosphoric acid
- polychaete2/5
polychaete
- noun chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles
polychete; polychaete worm; polychete worm.
- noun chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles
- polynuclear2/5
polynuclear
(Biol.) Containing many nuclei.
- polypectomy2/5
polypectomy
- noun surgical removal of a polyp
- noun surgical removal of a polyp
- polygamist2/5
polygamist
- noun someone who is married to two or more people at the same time
- noun someone who is married to two or more people at the same time
- polydisperse2/5
polydisperse
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- polytropic2/5
- polygamists2/5
polygamist
- noun someone who is married to two or more people at the same time
- noun someone who is married to two or more people at the same time
- polycrates2/5
- polynices1/5
- polyisoprene1/5
- polymicrobial1/5
- polyarticular1/5
- polycythaemia1/5
- polycrystals1/5
- polycrystal1/5
polycrystal
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- polyculture1/5
polyculture
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- polyptych1/5
polyptych
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- polytene1/5
- polyandrous1/5
polyandrous
- adjective satellite having more than one husband at a time
- adjective satellite having more than one husband at a time
- polytechnical1/5
polytechnical
Polytechnic.
- polytopes1/5
- polymerizing1/5
polymerize
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
polymerise.
- verb undergo polymerization
polymerise.
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
- polyacrylonitrile1/5
polyacrylonitrile
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- polysorbate1/5
polysorbate
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- polychromy1/5
polychromy
(Anc. Art) The art or practice of combining different colors, especially brilliant ones, in an artistic way.
- polyvinylidene1/5
- polyomavirus1/5
polyomavirus
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- polyene1/5
polyene
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- polychaeta1/5
polychaeta
(Zoöl.) One of the two principal groups of Chætopoda. It includes those that have prominent parapodia and fascicles of setæ. See Illust. under Parapodia .
- polysiloxane1/5
polysiloxane
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- polyphasic1/5
- polymethyl1/5
polymethyl
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- polynucleotides1/5
- polylysine1/5
- polynomially1/5
polynomial
- noun a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
multinomial.
- adjective having the character of a polynomial
multinomial.
- a polynomial expression
- noun a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
- polypus1/5
polypus
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
polyp.
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
- polysulfide1/5
polysulfide
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- polyphenolic1/5
polyphenolic
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- polyphagous1/5
polyphagous
Eating, or subsisting on, many kinds of food; as, .polyphagous animals
- polyphyletic1/5
polyphyletic
(Biol.) Pertaining to, or characterized by, descent from more than one root form, or from many different root forms; polygenetic; -- opposed to monophyletic .
- polytheist1/5
polytheist
- noun one who believes in a plurality of gods
- noun one who believes in a plurality of gods
- polytomous1/5
polytomous
(Bot.) Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves. Henslow.
- polycarbonates1/5
- polyvalence1/5
polyvalence
- noun (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
polyvalency; multivalency; multivalence.
- noun (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
polyvalency.
- noun (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
- polyploids1/5
polyploid
- noun (genetics) an organism or cell having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
- adjective of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
- a polyploid cell
- a polyploid species
- noun (genetics) an organism or cell having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes
- polygraphs1/5
polygraph
- noun a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
- noun a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
- polyrhythmic1/5
- polyneuritis1/5
polyneuritis
- noun inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy)
multiple neuritis.
- noun inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves (as in leprosy)
- polys1/5
poly
(Bot.) A whitish woolly plant ( Teucrium Polium ) of the orderLabiatæ , found throughout the Mediterranean region. The name, with sundry prefixes, is sometimes given to other related species of the same genus.Spelt also poley .
- polyoma1/5
polyoma
- noun a virus the can initiate various kinds of tumors in mice
polyoma virus.
- noun a virus the can initiate various kinds of tumors in mice
- polyamory1/5
polyamory
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- polyethnic1/5
- polytype1/5
polytype
(Print.) A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a .polytype in reliefBy pressing the wood cut into semifluid metal, an intaglio matrix is produced: and from this matrix, in a similar way, a polytype in relief is obtained. Hansard.
- polycistronic1/5
- polyclinic1/5
polyclinic
(Med.) A clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated; especially, an institution in which clinical instruction is given in all kinds of disease.
- polytypes1/5
polytype
(Print.) A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a .polytype in reliefBy pressing the wood cut into semifluid metal, an intaglio matrix is produced: and from this matrix, in a similar way, a polytype in relief is obtained. Hansard.
- polyenes1/5
- polypi1/5
polypus
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
polyp.
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
- polymerizes1/5
polymerize
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
polymerise.
- verb undergo polymerization
polymerise.
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
- polysynaptic1/5
- polyvinylpyrrolidone1/5
polyvinylpyrrolidone
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- polysomes1/5
- polynya1/5
polynya
- noun a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas)
- noun a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas)
- polyethylenes1/5
polyethylene
- noun a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
polythene.
- noun a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
- polyphagia1/5
- polygenesis1/5
polygenesis
(Biol.) The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; -- opposed to monogenesis.
- polysynthetic1/5
polysynthetic
- adjective satellite forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning
agglutinative.
- adjective satellite forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning
- polygonaceae1/5
polygonaceae
- noun a family of plants of order Polygonales chiefly of the north temperate zone; includes the buckwheats
family Polygonaceae; buckwheat family.
- noun a family of plants of order Polygonales chiefly of the north temperate zone; includes the buckwheats
- polymerised1/5
polymerise
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
polymerize.
- verb undergo polymerization
polymerize.
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
- polygenetic1/5
- polychronicon1/5
- polyostotic1/5
polyostotic
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- polyrhythms1/5
- polypodium1/5
polypodium
(Bot.) A genus of plants of the order Filices or ferns. The fructifications are in uncovered roundish points, called sori, scattered over the inferior surface of the frond or leaf. There are numerous species.
- polygraphic1/5
polygraphic
Pertaining to, or employed in, polygraphy; as, a .polygraphic instrument
- polyhedrosis1/5
- polyhedrons1/5
polyhedron
- noun a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
- noun a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
- polyribosomes1/5
- polychromed1/5
polychrome
- noun a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors
- verb color with many colors; make polychrome
polychromise; polychromize.
- noun a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors
- polyhistor1/5
polyhistor
One versed in various learning. R.
- polychloroprene1/5
- polyglandular1/5
- polycentrism1/5
- polybutylene1/5
polybutylene
- noun a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
polybutene.
- noun a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
- polynyas1/5
polynya
- noun a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas)
- noun a stretch of open water surrounded by ice (especially in Arctic seas)
- polyadic1/5
- polytypic1/5
- polyanthus1/5
polyanthus
- noun florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose
Primula polyantha.
- noun florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose
- polygala1/5
polygala
A genus of bitter herbs or shrubs having eight stamens and a two-celled ovary (as the Seneca snakeroot, the flowering wintergreen, etc.); milkwort.
- polysulfides1/5
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- polystichum1/5
polystichum
- noun small to medium-sized terrestrial ferns especially holly ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
genus Polystichum.
- noun small to medium-sized terrestrial ferns especially holly ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
- polyspermy1/5
polyspermy
(Biol.) Fullness of sperm, or seed; the passage of more than one spermatozoön into the vitellus in the impregnation of the ovum.
- polygenism1/5
polygenism
(Biol.) The doctrine that animals of the same species have sprung from more than one original pair.
- polysyllables1/5
polysyllable
- noun a word of more than three syllables
polysyllabic word.
- noun a word of more than three syllables
- polydeuces1/5
- polyrhythm1/5
polyrhythm
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- polysome1/5
polysome
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- polychromes1/5
polychrome
- noun a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors
- verb color with many colors; make polychrome
polychromise; polychromize.
- noun a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors
- polygonatum1/5
polygonatum
- noun sometimes placed in subfamily Convallariaceae
genus Polygonatum.
- noun sometimes placed in subfamily Convallariaceae
- polyomaviruses1/5
- polyporus1/5
polyporus
(Bot.) A genus of fungi having the under surface full of minute pores; also, any fungus of this genus. ✍ Polyporus fomentarius was formerly dried and cut in slices for tinder, called amadou.P. betulinus is common in America, and forms very large thick white semicircular excrescences on birch trees. Several species ofPolyporous are considered edible.
- polyclitus1/5
- polyhymnia1/5
polyhymnia
(Anc. Myth.) The Muse of lyric poetry.
- polygenes1/5
polygene
- noun a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations
- noun a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations
- polystyrenes1/5
polystyrene
- noun a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
- expanded polystyrene looks like a rigid white foam and is used as packing or insulation
- noun a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
- polyclinics1/5
polyclinic
(Med.) A clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated; especially, an institution in which clinical instruction is given in all kinds of disease.
- polygnotus1/5
- polygraphy1/5
polygraphy
Much writing; writing of many books. Obs. Fuller.
- polyhydroxy1/5
polyhydroxy
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- polymorphously1/5
polymorphous
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
polymorphic.
- polymorphous crystallization
- adjective relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population
polymorphic.
- a polymorphic species
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
- polyprotic1/5
- polypes1/5
- polytopic1/5
- polyunsaturates1/5
polyunsaturates
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- polytonality1/5
polytonality
- noun music that uses two or more different keys at the same time
polytonalism.
- noun music that uses two or more different keys at the same time
- polymorphically1/5
polymorphically
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- polygenist1/5
polygenist
(Biol.) One who maintains that animals of the same species have sprung from more than one original pair; -- opposed to monogenist.
- polype1/5
polyp
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
polypus.
- noun one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth
- in some species of coelenterate, polyps are a phase in the life cycle that alternates with a medusoid phase
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
- polyarchies1/5
polyarchy
A government by many persons, of whatever order or class. Cudworth.
- polycultures1/5
- polyhydric1/5
- polyglots1/5
polyglot
- noun a person who speaks more than one language
linguist.
- adjective satellite having a command of or composed in many languages
- a polyglot traveler
- a polyglot Bible contains versions in different languages
- noun a person who speaks more than one language
- polyembryony1/5
polyembryony
(Bot.) The production of two or more embryos in one seed, due either to the existence and fertilization of more than one embryonic sac or to the origination of embryos outside of the embryonic sac.
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- polyalphabetic1/5
- polymyxins1/5
polymyxin
- noun any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium
- noun any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium
- polymaths1/5
polymath
- noun a person of great and varied learning
- noun a person of great and varied learning
- polypoidal1/5
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polyantha
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- polypody1/5
polypody
- noun any of numerous ferns of the genus Polypodium
- noun any of numerous ferns of the genus Polypodium
- polychromasia1/5
- polymathic1/5
polymathic
Pertaining to polymathy; acquainted with many branches of learning.
- polygenists1/5
polygenist
(Biol.) One who maintains that animals of the same species have sprung from more than one original pair; -- opposed to monogenist.
- polytonal1/5
polytonal
- adjective satellite using more than one key or tonality simultaneously
- exciting rhythms and polytonal harmonies
- adjective satellite using more than one key or tonality simultaneously
- polydispersities1/5
- polybutene1/5
polybutene
- noun a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
polybutylene.
- noun a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
- polymerisations1/5
polymerisation
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerization.
- noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- polysynthesis1/5
polysynthesis
The act or process of combining many separate elements into a whole.
- polybasic1/5
polybasic
(Chem.) Capable of neutralizing, or of combining with, several molecules of a monacid base; having several hydrogen atoms capable of being replaced by basic radicals; -- said of certain acids; as, sulphuric acid is .polybasic
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- polysulphide1/5
polysulphide
(Chem.) A sulphide having more than one atom of sulphur in the molecule; -- contrasted with monosulphide.
- polymerise1/5
polymerise
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
polymerize.
- verb undergo polymerization
polymerize.
- verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
- polyphonically1/5
polyphonically
- adverb in a polyphonic manner
- polyphonically composed
- adverb in a polyphonic manner
- polyribosome1/5
polyribosome
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- polyhydroxybutyrate1/5
polyhydroxybutyrate
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- polypterus1/5
polypterus
(Zoöl.) An African genus of ganoid fishes including the bichir.
- polyarchic1/5
- polychotomous1/5
- polyplacophora1/5
polyplacophora
(Zoöl.) See Placophora .
- polymnia1/5
- polypropylenes1/5
polypropylene
- noun a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material
polypropene.
- noun a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material
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- polyembryonic1/5
polyembryonic
(Bot.) Polyembryonate.
- polyuric1/5
- polyphonous1/5
polyphonous
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
polyphonic.
- polyphonic traditions of the baroque
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
- polyzoa1/5
polyzoa
- noun marine or freshwater animals that form colonies of zooids
phylum Bryozoa; Bryozoa.
- noun sessile aquatic animal forming mossy colonies of small polyps each having a curved or circular ridge bearing tentacles; attach to stones or seaweed and reproduce by budding
bryozoan; sea mat; sea moss; moss animal; polyzoan.
- noun marine or freshwater animals that form colonies of zooids
- polyacid1/5
polyacid
(Chem.) Capable of neutralizing, or of combining with, several molecules of a monobasic acid; having more than one hydrogen atom capable of being replaced by acid radicals; -- said of certain bases; as, calcium hydrate and glycerin are .polyacid bases
- polymorphemic1/5
polymorphemic
- adjective consisting of two or more morphemes
- adjective consisting of two or more morphemes
- polyptoton1/5
polyptoton
- noun repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence
- My own heart's heart
- noun repetition of a word in a different case or inflection in the same sentence
- polypodiaceae1/5
polypodiaceae
- noun ferns: a large family that in some classification systems has been subdivided into several families (including Aspleniaceae and Blechnaceae and Davalliaceae and Dennstaedtiaceae and Dryopteridaceae and Oleandraceae and Pteridaceae)
family Polypodiaceae.
- noun ferns: a large family that in some classification systems has been subdivided into several families (including Aspleniaceae and Blechnaceae and Davalliaceae and Dennstaedtiaceae and Dryopteridaceae and Oleandraceae and Pteridaceae)
- polysyndeton1/5
polysyndeton
- noun using several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some might be omitted (as in `he ran and jumped and laughed for joy')
- noun using several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some might be omitted (as in `he ran and jumped and laughed for joy')
- polygrapher1/5
polygraph
- noun a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
- noun a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
- polyphonies1/5
polyphony
- noun music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
polyphonic music; concerted music.
- noun music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
- polychromatophilic1/5
polychromatophilic
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- polytomy1/5
polytomy
(Logic) A division into many members. F. Bowen.
- polypheme1/5
- polyodon1/5
polyodon
- noun type genus of the Polyodontidae
genus Polyodon.
- noun type genus of the Polyodontidae
- polyvalency1/5
polyvalency
- noun (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
multivalency; polyvalence; multivalence.
- noun (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
polyvalence.
- noun (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
- polypore1/5
polypore
- noun woody pore fungi; any fungus of the family Polyporaceae or family Boletaceae having the spore-bearing surface within tubes or pores; the fruiting bodies are usually woody at maturity and persistent
pore mushroom; pore fungus.
- noun woody pore fungi; any fungus of the family Polyporaceae or family Boletaceae having the spore-bearing surface within tubes or pores; the fruiting bodies are usually woody at maturity and persistent
- polymethylene1/5
- polyptychs1/5
- polyconic1/5
polyconic
Pertaining to, or based upon, many cones.
- polyglott1/5
polyglott
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polytetrafluorethylene
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- polygamic1/5
polygamic
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- polymere1/5
- polysemantic1/5
polysemantic
- adjective satellite of words; having many meanings
polysemous.
- adjective satellite of words; having many meanings
- polywater1/5
- polygeny1/5
polygeny
(Biol.) The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; -- opposed to monogenesis.
- polycythemic1/5
- polysorbates1/5
- polyphyly1/5
- polytheisms1/5
- polyphosphoric1/5
polyphosphoric
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- polyscope1/5
polyscope
(Opt.) A glass which makes a single object appear as many; a multiplying glass. Hutton.
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copolymer
- noun a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers
- noun a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers
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copolymer
- noun a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers
- noun a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers
- hippolytus3/5
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lipopolysaccharide
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- hippolyte2/5
hippolyte
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- copolymerization2/5
copolymerization
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homopolymer
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biopolymer
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- lipolytic2/5
lipolytic
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- lipopolysaccharides1/5
lipopolysaccharides
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- mucopolysaccharides1/5
mucopolysaccharide
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- mucopolysaccharidosis1/5
mucopolysaccharidosis
- noun any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
- noun any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
- photopolymerization1/5
photopolymerization
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- photopolymer1/5
photopolymer
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- mucopolysaccharide1/5
mucopolysaccharide
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- noun complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
- terpolymer1/5
terpolymer
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- copolymerized1/5
copolymerize
- verb polymerize together
copolymerise.
- the two substances copolymerized
- verb polymerize together
- homopolymerization1/5
homopolymerization
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tripolyphosphate
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allopolyploid
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- depolymerized1/5
- depolymerize1/5
depolymerize
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homopolymeric
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copolymerizations
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copolymeric
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