ascomycete |
a fungus of a type that reproduces through spores developed in a sac, such as the yeasts, mildews, and truffles. |
ascorbic acid |
an organic acid found in many foods, esp. citrus fruits, and required in human nutrition for the production of collagen; vitamin C. |
ascot |
a wide scarf or necktie, tied so that one end lies flat on top of the other on the chest. |
ascribe |
to attribute (something) to a particular cause or source. [2 definitions] |
ascription |
the act of attributing or assigning. [2 definitions] |
ASE |
abbreviation of "American Stock Exchange." |
asepsis |
the condition of being free of microorganisms that cause disease or decay. [2 definitions] |
aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. [3 definitions] |
asexual |
having no sex or sex organs; sexless. [2 definitions] |
as far as |
to the extent that. |
as good as |
essentially equal to; practically the same as. |
ash1 |
the soft residue that remains after combustion. [3 definitions] |
ash2 |
any of a group of trees that are related to the olive and have winged seeds and compound leaves. [2 definitions] |
ashamed |
having feelings of shame, guilt, or embarrassment. [3 definitions] |
ashcan |
a container, usu. of plastic or metal, that holds ashes or refuse. |
ashen1 |
consisting of, reduced to, or resembling ashes. [2 definitions] |
ashen2 |
of or pertaining to the ash tree. [2 definitions] |
Ashkenazim |
Jews, usu. Yiddish-speaking, of eastern and central Europe, or their descendants. (Cf. Sephardim.) |
Ashkhabad |
the capital of Turkmenistan. |
ashlar |
a squared block of stone. [3 definitions] |
ashore |
to or onto the shore. [2 definitions] |