| altoist |
in jazz, one who plays alto saxophone. |
| altostratus |
a thick dense cloud that forms a uniform gray sheet that often produces precipitation, found at medium altitudes. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. (Cf. egoism.) |
| altruist |
a person who feels unselfish concern for the well-being of others and acts upon this concern in some way. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. [2 definitions] |
| alum |
an astringent chemical solid used as a styptic and in tanning and dyeing. [2 definitions] |
| alumina |
natural or synthetic aluminum oxide, occurring in nature as a corundum. |
| aluminium |
British spelling of aluminum. |
| aluminize |
to treat or cover with some form of aluminum. |
| aluminous |
of or pertaining to alum or alumina. |
| aluminum |
a chemical element that has thirteen protons in each nucleus, occurs commonly in ores such as bauxite, and in pure form is a strong lightweight corrosion-resistant silvery metal with many industrial uses. (symbol: Al) |
| aluminum hydroxide |
a white, water-insoluble powder used as an antacid and to waterproof fabric and manufacture glass. |
| aluminum oxide |
a natural or synthetic oxide of aluminum; alumina; corundum. |
| aluminum sulfate |
a white, water-soluble substance used to purify water, manufacture paper, and fix dyes. |
| alumna |
a female graduate or former student of an educational institution. |
| alumnus |
a male graduate or former student of an educational institution. |
| Álvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca |
a Spanish explorer who, after landing on the cape of Florida in 1528 and being stranded in the Gulf coast region for 8 years, published an account of his survival and interaction with the native peoples under the title "La relación" (1542) (b.1490?--d.1557?). |
| alveolar |
of or pertaining to small cavities such as the terminal air sacs of the lungs or the cells of a honeycomb. [4 definitions] |
| alveolate |
containing many cavities or pits; honeycombed. |
| alveolus |
a small cavity or pit, such as one of the terminal air sacs of the lungs or one cell of a honeycomb. [2 definitions] |
| alvine |
of or relating to the abdomen or intestines. |