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Aspergillus |
a genus of fungus that is classified as a mold. |
assorted |
placed according to some distinguishing characteristic; classified. [1/2 definitions] |
classification |
an order or group in which something is classified. [1/4 definitions] |
dinoflagellate |
any of an order of single-celled marine organisms, classified variously as algae and protozoa, that have two flagella, are usu. luminescent, and include forms responsible for red tide. [1/2 definitions] |
nonclassified |
combined form of classified. |
periodic table |
a table that illustrates the periodic system of the chemical elements, classified according to atomic number. |
secret |
in the United States, classified by the government so as to restrict access. [2/8 definitions] |
vegetable |
any living thing classified as a plant. [1/5 definitions] |
want ad |
a classified advertisement. |
yellow pages |
(often caps.) the classified section of a telephone directory, usu. printed on yellow paper, that lists the subscribers alphabetically according to the business, profession, or service they offer. |
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