exogenous |
having external causes or origins. [2 definitions] |
exonerate |
to free from blame; absolve; exculpate. [2 definitions] |
exophthalmia |
see "exophthalmos." |
exophthalmos |
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball caused by certain medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism. |
exoplanet |
a planet that orbits a star that is not our sun. |
exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
exorcise |
to expel (a demon or evil spirit). [2 definitions] |
exorcism |
the process of expelling an evil spirit. [2 definitions] |
exorcist |
one who drives out a demon or evil spirit. |
exordium |
the introduction or beginning, esp. of a formal speech. |
exoskeleton |
an external supporting structure such as the shell of a crustacean. (Cf. endoskeleton.) |
exosphere |
the outermost, least dense portion of the atmosphere. |
exothermic |
pertaining to a chemical reaction that results in the release of heat. |
exotic |
having a foreign origin or character. [3 definitions] |
exotic dancer |
a striptease dancer; stripper. |
exp. |
abbreviation of "expenses." [3 definitions] |
expand |
to make larger or more extensive. [5 definitions] |
expandable |
combined form of expand. |
expanded metal |
sheet metal that has been stamped or cut into a latticelike form and stretched, used to reinforce concrete. |
expanse |
a wide and open area, as of landscape; that which is of wide extent. [2 definitions] |
expansible |
capable of expanding or being expanded. |