| anhydrous |
without water. |
| anil |
a shrub of the pea family that is native to the West Indies, and from which indigo is obtained, or the blue dye itself. [2 definitions] |
| aniline |
an oily, colorless, poisonous liquid used in producing rubber, drugs, and dyes. [2 definitions] |
| aniline dye |
any of a large number of synthetic dyes, made mainly from coal-tar products. |
| anima |
the principle of life; inner self; consciousness. |
| animadversion |
criticism that is unfavorable. [2 definitions] |
| animadvert |
to make remarks of criticism or disapproval (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon"). |
| animal |
a living creature that is generally distinguished from plants by its cellular structure and by the ability to move voluntarily. [5 definitions] |
| animal cracker |
a small cookie or cracker baked in any of various animal shapes. |
| animalcule |
a tiny or microscopic creature. |
| animal husbandry |
the science or practice of raising and breeding domestic animals, such as livestock. |
| animalism |
the condition or quality of being motivated mainly by physical drives and appetites. [2 definitions] |
| animality |
the essential characteristics or nature of an animal. [3 definitions] |
| animalize |
to make (someone or something) be or resemble an animal or brute or animal matter. |
| animal magnetism |
an internal biological force supposed by Franz Mesmer to induce hypnotism in others; biomagnetism. |
| animal rights |
rights of animals not to be subordinated to the needs and wants of human beings. |
| animal shelter |
a place that provides care and temporary shelter for homeless dogs, cats, and other animals generally kept as pets. |
| animal spirits |
the quality of one who is in high spirits and good health; vitality. |
| animate |
to rouse or bring to life. [9 definitions] |
| animated |
full of activity, spirit, or excitement. [3 definitions] |
| animated cartoon |
a motion picture made by photographing a sequence of drawings showing stages of movement, so as to create the illusion of motion when the images are projected in quick succession. |