aliquot |
in math, forming a whole number divisor of another number without a remainder. [3 definitions] |
alit |
past tense and past participle of "alight1." |
a little |
a small amount of something (used when the amount, though small, is nonetheless significant). [5 definitions] |
alive |
having life; living. [4 definitions] |
alive to |
keenly aware of. |
alizarin |
a reddish orange or brownish orange chemical substance from which dyes are made. |
alkali |
any of a category of base chemicals, made up of hydroxides of certain metals and of ammonium, which neutralize acids to form salts. [2 definitions] |
alkali metal |
any of a group of highly reactive chemical elements, such as sodium and potassium, that are typically univalent cations forming various compounds, but that can be isolated as soft, low-density metals. |
alkaline |
of, containing, or similar to an alkali. [2 definitions] |
alkaline-earth metal |
any of a group of highly reactive chemical elements, such as calcium and magnesium, that are typically divalent cations and form compounds with various other elements. |
alkalinize |
to produce an alkali from (a chemical group). [2 definitions] |
alkalize |
see "alkalinize." |
alkaloid |
any of various nitrogen-containing organic bases found in plants and from which drugs such as nicotine, quinine, and morphine are made. |
alkalosis |
a pathological condition of the body fluids, characterized by a dangerously high alkali content. |
alkane series |
the series of saturated hydrocarbons that includes methane and ethane; methane series; paraffin series. |
Alkoran |
the Koran. |
alkyd |
one of a group of sticky resins used in the manufacture of adhesives and paints. |
all |
the total amount, extent, or number; every one. [12 definitions] |
all- |
completely or exclusively. [4 definitions] |
Allah |
in the religion of Islam, the name of the supreme deity. |
all along |
from the beginning; the whole time. |