ACROBATISM | • acrobatism n. (Dated) The feats of an acrobat; daring gymnastic feats. • ACROBATISM n. the art of the acrobat. |
BAROMETRIC | • barometric adj. Of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure. • barometric adj. Made or done with a barometer. • BAROMETRIC adj. as measured by a barometer, also BAROMETRICAL. |
BICHROMATE | • bichromate n. (Inorganic chemistry) Synonym of dichromate. • BICHROMATE n. a salt of dichromic acid. |
BIOMETRICS | • biometrics n. The automated measurement of biological data. • biometrics n. The automated recognition of individuals based on their behavioural and biological characteristics. • BIOMETRICS n. the study of biological measurement. |
BOLOMETRIC | • bolometric adj. Of or pertaining to bolometry. • bolometric adj. As measured using a bolometer. • BOLOMETRIC adj. relating to bolometry, measurement of radiant energy. |
BROOMSTICK | • broomstick n. The handle of a broom (sweeping tool). • broomstick n. A broom imbued with magic, enabling one to fly astride the handle. • broomstick n. (Slang, rare) A gun. |
IMBROCCATA | • imbroccata n. (Obsolete) A hit or thrust. • IMBROCCATA n. (Italian) a downward pass or thrust in fencing. |
MACROBIOTA | • macrobiota n. (Biology) The macroscopic flora and fauna of a region. • MACROBIOTA n. the larger organisms in the soil collectively. |
MACROBIOTE | • macrobiote n. (Rare) One who lives for a long time. • MACROBIOTE n. a long-lived organism. |
MICROBIOTA | • microbiota n. The microbial community that inhabits a multi-cellular organism, whether the entire organism or a specific… • Microbiota prop.n. A taxonomic genus within the family Cupressaceae – an evergreen shrub from eastern Russia. • MICROBIOTA n. the smallest soil organisms collectively. |
MICROBURST | • microburst n. (Meteorology) A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds… • MICROBURST n. a sudden violent downward rush of air usually associated with thunderstorms, also DOWNBURST. |
MICROTUBES | • microtubes n. Plural of microtube. • MICROTUBE n. a minute tube. |
MOBOCRATIC | • mobocratic adj. Of or pertaining to mobocracy. • MOBOCRATIC adj. relating to mobocracy, government by mobs or crowds, also MOBOCRATICAL. |
THROMBOTIC | • thrombotic adj. (Pathology) Of, pertaining to, or caused by thrombosis. • THROMBOTIC adj. relating to thrombosis. |
WITCHBROOM | • WITCHBROOM n. a dense abnormal growth of shoots on a tree or other woody plant, usually caused by parasitic fungi of the genus Taphrina. |