Nouns Ending With NE
Here's the list of all the 1972 Nouns Ending With NE in the English Language.
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| one | 1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number 2. a single person or thing More Definitions → |
| line | 1. a formation of people or things one beside another 2. a mark that is long relative to its width More Definitions → |
| phone | 1. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds 2. (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language More Definitions → |
| magazine | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it 2. product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object More Definitions → |
| none | 1. a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise 2. a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier More Definitions → |
| engine | 1. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work 2. something used to achieve a purpose More Definitions → |
| someone | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential More Definitions → |
| fine | 1. money extracted as a penalty More Definitions → |
| machine | 1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks 2. an efficient person More Definitions → |
| medicine | 1. the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques 2. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease More Definitions → |
| telephone | 1. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds 2. transmitting speech at a distance More Definitions → |
| wine | 1. fermented juice (of grapes especially) 2. a red as dark as red wine More Definitions → |
| zone | 1. a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features 2. any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude More Definitions → |
| determine | More Definitions → |
| stone | 1. a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter 2. building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose More Definitions → |
| marine | 1. a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land More Definitions → |
| gene | 1. (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity More Definitions → |
| scene | 1. the place where some action occurs 2. an incident (real or imaginary) More Definitions → |
| mine | 1. excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted 2. explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel More Definitions → |
| nine | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one 2. a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together More Definitions → |
| lane | 1. a narrow way or road 2. a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic More Definitions → |
| airline | 1. a hose that carries air under pressure 2. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers More Definitions → |
| plane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets 2. (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape More Definitions → |
| bone | 1. rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates 2. the porous calcified substance from which bones are made More Definitions → |
| tone | 1. the quality of a person's voice 2. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages More Definitions → |
| hurricane | 1. a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) More Definitions → |
| valentine | 1. a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day More Definitions → |
| pipeline | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. a pipe used to transport liquids or gases More Definitions → |
| pine | 1. a coniferous tree 2. straight-grained durable and often resinous white to yellowish timber of any of numerous trees of the genus Pinus More Definitions → |
| combine | 1. harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field 2. a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service More Definitions → |
| deadline | 1. the point in time at which something must be completed More Definitions → |
| routine | 1. an unvarying or habitual method or procedure 2. a short performance that is part of a longer program More Definitions → |
| outline | 1. the line that appears to bound an object 2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
| discipline | 1. a branch of knowledge 2. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice More Definitions → |
| decline | 1. change toward something smaller or lower 2. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline More Definitions → |
| fortune | 1. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another 2. a large amount of wealth or prosperity More Definitions → |
| tune | 1. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence 2. the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch More Definitions → |
| divine | 1. a clergyman or other person in religious orders More Definitions → |
| membrane | 1. a thin pliable sheet of material 2. a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants More Definitions → |
| clone | 1. a person who is almost identical to another 2. a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction More Definitions → |
| baseline | 1. an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared 2. the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line More Definitions → |
| sunshine | 1. the rays of the sun 2. moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities More Definitions → |
| tribune | 1. (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests 2. the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne More Definitions → |
| cuisine | 1. the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared More Definitions → |
| immune | 1. a person who is immune to a particular infection More Definitions → |
| hormone | 1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect More Definitions → |
| vaccine | 1. immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies More Definitions → |
| alpine | More Definitions → |
| headline | 1. the heading or caption of a newspaper article More Definitions → |
| timeline | 1. a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom) More Definitions → |
| microphone | 1. device for converting sound waves into electrical energy More Definitions → |
| leone | 1. the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
| doctrine | 1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school More Definitions → |
| acne | 1. an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones More Definitions → |
| gasoline | 1. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines More Definitions → |
| shine | 1. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light More Definitions → |
| ozone | 1. a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation) More Definitions → |
| champagne | 1. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there More Definitions → |
| spine | 1. the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord 2. any sharply pointed projection More Definitions → |
| airplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
| hygiene | 1. a condition promoting sanitary practices 2. the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health More Definitions → |
| cologne | 1. a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol More Definitions → |
| urine | 1. liquid excretory product More Definitions → |
| crane | 1. lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis 2. large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
| guideline | 1. a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters 2. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action More Definitions → |
| hotline | 1. a telefone line that provides direct and prompt information or advice to the caller in relation to a specific subject More Definitions → |
| cone | 1. any cone-shaped artifact 2. a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point More Definitions → |
| cocaine | 1. a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive More Definitions → |
| smartphone | 1. a mobile phone with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than basic feature phones More Definitions → |
| limousine | 1. large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur More Definitions → |
| silicone | 1. any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation More Definitions → |
| vine | 1. a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface More Definitions → |
| cane | 1. a stick that people can lean on to help them walk 2. a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane More Definitions → |
| throne | 1. the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc. 2. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination More Definitions → |
| turbine | 1. rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate More Definitions → |
| milestone | 1. stone post at side of a road to show distances 2. a significant event in your life (or in a project) More Definitions → |
| gemstone | 1. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry More Definitions → |
| prone | More Definitions → |
| feminine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female More Definitions → |
| backbone | 1. a central cohesive source of support and stability 2. fortitude and determination More Definitions → |
| cellphone | 1. a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver More Definitions → |
| submarine | 1. a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
| headphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
| keystone | 1. a central cohesive source of support and stability 2. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault More Definitions → |
| caffeine | 1. a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects More Definitions → |
| skyline | 1. the outline of objects seen against the sky 2. the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet More Definitions → |
| cornerstone | 1. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained 2. a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies More Definitions → |
| testosterone | 1. a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics More Definitions → |
| jasmine | 1. any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia More Definitions → |
| shoreline | 1. a boundary line between land and water More Definitions → |
| canine | 1. one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars 2. any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles More Definitions → |
| limestone | 1. a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals More Definitions → |
| shrine | 1. a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person More Definitions → |
| pane | 1. sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors 2. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
| equine | 1. hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck More Definitions → |
| cyclone | 1. (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the southern 2. a violent rotating windstorm More Definitions → |
| saxophone | 1. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore More Definitions → |
| streamline | More Definitions → |
| figurine | 1. a small carved or molded figure More Definitions → |
| chlorine | 1. a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) More Definitions → |
| propane | 1. colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel More Definitions → |
| bovine | 1. any of various members of the genus Bos More Definitions → |
| saline | 1. an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water More Definitions → |
| migraine | 1. a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men More Definitions → |
| undermine | More Definitions → |
| methane | 1. a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel More Definitions → |
| dune | 1. a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans More Definitions → |
| creatine | 1. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction More Definitions → |
| nicotine | 1. an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide More Definitions → |
| tyrosine | 1. an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones More Definitions → |
| subroutine | 1. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program More Definitions → |
| adrenaline | 1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action More Definitions → |
| underline | 1. a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) More Definitions → |
| intervene | More Definitions → |
| coastline | 1. the outline of a coast More Definitions → |
| argentine | 1. any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes More Definitions → |
| endocrine | 1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect 2. any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream More Definitions → |
| polyethylene | 1. a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation More Definitions → |
| bourne | 1. an archaic term for a boundary 2. an archaic term for a goal or destination More Definitions → |
| swine | 1. stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals More Definitions → |
| quarantine | 1. enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease 2. isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease More Definitions → |
| wolverine | 1. musteline mammal of northern Eurasia 2. stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal More Definitions → |
| storyline | 1. the plot of a book or play or film More Definitions → |
| sandstone | 1. a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.) More Definitions → |
| rhinestone | 1. an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste More Definitions → |
| trombone | 1. a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide More Definitions → |
| polyurethane | 1. any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber More Definitions → |
| codeine | 1. derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain) More Definitions → |
| sine | 1. ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
| masculine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male More Definitions → |
| monotone | 1. an unchanging intonation 2. a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts) More Definitions → |
| famine | 1. an acute insufficiency 2. a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death More Definitions → |
| glucosamine | 1. an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides More Definitions → |
| polypropylene | 1. a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material More Definitions → |
| iodine | 1. a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks) 2. a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic More Definitions → |
| krone | 1. the basic unit of money in Norway 2. the basic unit of money in Denmark More Definitions → |
| dopamine | 1. a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension More Definitions → |
| progesterone | 1. a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy More Definitions → |
| feline | 1. any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws More Definitions → |
| crystalline | More Definitions → |
| daphne | 1. any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
| serine | 1. a sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine More Definitions → |
| ligne | 1. a linear unit (1/40 inch) used to measure diameter of buttons More Definitions → |
| grapevine | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries More Definitions → |
| intestine | 1. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus More Definitions → |
| morphine | 1. an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
| neoprene | 1. a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products More Definitions → |
| serene | More Definitions → |
| ephedrine | 1. white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma More Definitions → |
| ethylene | 1. a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic More Definitions → |
| heroine | 1. the main good female character in a work of fiction 2. a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds More Definitions → |
| methamphetamine | 1. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant More Definitions → |
| seine | 1. a large fishnet that hangs vertically, with floats at the top and weights at the bottom More Definitions → |
| benzene | 1. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds More Definitions → |
| glutamine | 1. a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism More Definitions → |
| borderline | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
| methadone | 1. synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction More Definitions → |
| dateline | 1. an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian 2. a line at the beginning of a news article giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch More Definitions → |
| adenosine | 1. (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP More Definitions → |
| lifeline | 1. a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live 2. support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection) More Definitions → |
| tangerine | 1. a variety of mandarin orange, known in Telugu and Portugal as kamala kaya and in Australia as a mandarin 2. any of various deep orange mandarins grown in the United States and southern Africa More Definitions → |
| rune | 1. any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages More Definitions → |
| murine | 1. a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae More Definitions → |
| kerosene | 1. a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters More Definitions → |
| cayenne | 1. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red 2. ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum More Definitions → |
| arginine | 1. a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
| citrine | 1. semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz More Definitions → |
| commune | 1. the smallest administrative district of several European countries 2. a body of people or families living together and sharing everything More Definitions → |
| trampoline | 1. gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling More Definitions → |
| tonne | 1. a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms More Definitions → |
| firestone | 1. a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire 2. a sandstone that withstands intense heat; used to line fireplaces and furnaces and kilns More Definitions → |
| speakerphone | 1. a telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker; can be used without picking up a handset; several people can participate in a call at the same time More Definitions → |
| cysteine | 1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine More Definitions → |
| incline | 1. an elevated geological formation 2. an inclined surface connecting two levels More Definitions → |
| tombstone | 1. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
| octane | 1. any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent More Definitions → |
| hone | 1. a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors 2. a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc. More Definitions → |
| aquamarine | 1. a transparent variety of beryl that is blue green in color 2. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
| cytokine | 1. any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system More Definitions → |
| pheromone | 1. a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species More Definitions → |
| oncogene | 1. a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells More Definitions → |
| proline | 1. an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen) More Definitions → |
| baritone | 1. a male singer 2. the second lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
| spline | 1. a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines 2. a thin strip (wood or metal) More Definitions → |
| whine | 1. a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way More Definitions → |
| margarine | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
| brine | 1. water containing salts 2. a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling More Definitions → |
| fluoxetine | 1. a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain More Definitions → |
| landline | 1. a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits More Definitions → |
| lysine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein More Definitions → |
| tourmaline | 1. a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones More Definitions → |
| glycine | 1. the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane More Definitions → |
| touchstone | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated More Definitions → |
| lucerne | 1. important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop More Definitions → |
| misfortune | 1. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event 2. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes More Definitions → |
| capstone | 1. a final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination 2. a stone that forms the top of wall or building More Definitions → |
| bane | 1. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
| ane | More Definitions → |
| columbine | 1. a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains More Definitions → |
| drone | 1. stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen 2. an unchanging intonation More Definitions → |
| mezzanine | 1. first or lowest balcony 2. intermediate floor just above the ground floor More Definitions → |
| centerline | 1. a line that bisects a plane figure More Definitions → |
| histone | 1. a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids More Definitions → |
| threonine | 1. a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition More Definitions → |
| amine | 1. a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals More Definitions → |
| prune | 1. dried plum More Definitions → |
| porcupine | 1. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur More Definitions → |
| sideline | 1. a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field 2. an auxiliary line of merchandise More Definitions → |
| polystyrene | 1. a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic More Definitions → |
| peregrine | 1. a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry More Definitions → |
| serpentine | More Definitions → |
| carotene | 1. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver 2. yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants More Definitions → |
| methionine | 1. a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition More Definitions → |
| amphetamine | 1. a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression More Definitions → |
| urethane | 1. an ester of carbamic acid More Definitions → |
| palatine | 1. any of various important officials in ancient Rome 2. (Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands More Definitions → |
| prednisone | 1. a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant More Definitions → |
| pseudoephedrine | 1. poisonous crystalline alkaloid occurring with ephedrine and isomorphic with it More Definitions → |
| moonstone | 1. a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar More Definitions → |
| histamine | 1. amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions More Definitions → |
| acetone | 1. the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics More Definitions → |
| alanine | 1. a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins More Definitions → |
| confine | More Definitions → |
| affine | 1. (anthropology) kin by marriage More Definitions → |
| vane | 1. mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind 2. a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it More Definitions → |
| toluene | 1. a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels More Definitions → |
| mane | 1. long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck 2. growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being More Definitions → |
| tetracycline | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections More Definitions → |
| styrene | 1. a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene More Definitions → |
| acetylcholine | 1. a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems More Definitions → |
| leucine | 1. a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins More Definitions → |
| ravine | 1. a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) More Definitions → |
| choline | 1. a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat More Definitions → |
| abalone | 1. any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior More Definitions → |
| earphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
| aeroplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
| propylene | 1. a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
| moderne | More Definitions → |
| histidine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue More Definitions → |
| woodbine | 1. common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit 2. European twining honeysuckle with fragrant red and yellow-white flowers More Definitions → |
| melamine | 1. a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins More Definitions → |
| dexamethasone | 1. a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation More Definitions → |
| carmine | 1. a variable color averaging a vivid red More Definitions → |
| norepinephrine | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
| neckline | 1. the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck More Definitions → |
| carbine | 1. light automatic rifle More Definitions → |
| phenylalanine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body More Definitions → |
| cosine | 1. ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
| sugarcane | 1. juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice 2. tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar More Definitions → |
| thane | 1. a feudal lord or baron 2. a man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land) More Definitions → |
| epinephrine | 1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action More Definitions → |
| picayune | More Definitions → |
| twine | 1. a lightweight cord More Definitions → |
| amitriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications More Definitions → |
| doxycycline | 1. an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections More Definitions → |
| moraine | 1. accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier More Definitions → |
| butane | 1. occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels More Definitions → |
| hydrocortisone | 1. an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism More Definitions → |
| anemone | 1. any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves 2. marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles; differ from corals in forming no hard skeleton More Definitions → |
| timberline | 1. line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes More Definitions → |
| penne | 1. pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends More Definitions → |
| methylene | 1. the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane More Definitions → |
| headstone | 1. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault 2. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
| nocturne | 1. a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano) More Definitions → |
| chaperone | 1. one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people More Definitions → |
| adenine | 1. (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA More Definitions → |
| clementine | 1. a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa 2. a mandarin orange of a deep reddish orange color and few seeds More Definitions → |
| wishbone | 1. the furcula of a domestic fowl More Definitions → |
| chine | 1. cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone 2. backbone of an animal More Definitions → |
| moonshine | 1. the light of the Moon 2. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash More Definitions → |
| guanine | 1. a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine More Definitions → |
| paroxetine | 1. a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil) More Definitions → |
| herringbone | 1. a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern 2. a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery More Definitions → |
| tine | 1. prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler More Definitions → |
| ketone | 1. any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals More Definitions → |
| phenylephrine | 1. a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion More Definitions → |
| romaine | 1. lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head More Definitions → |
| cobblestone | 1. rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads More Definitions → |
| bygone | 1. past events to be put aside More Definitions → |
| fluorine | 1. a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite More Definitions → |
| thymidine | 1. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of thymine and deoxyribose More Definitions → |
| cellophane | 1. a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. More Definitions → |
| gramophone | 1. an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically More Definitions → |
| inane | More Definitions → |
| tambourine | 1. a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides More Definitions → |
| gravestone | 1. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
| seaplane | 1. an airplane that can land on or take off from water More Definitions → |
| interne | 1. an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience More Definitions → |
| wane | 1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) More Definitions → |
| guillotine | 1. closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill 2. instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people More Definitions → |
| piscine | More Definitions → |
| xylene | 1. a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent More Definitions → |
| lycopene | 1. carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer More Definitions → |
| brimstone | 1. an old name for sulfur More Definitions → |
| trine | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
| theophylline | 1. a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator More Definitions → |
| atropine | 1. a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides More Definitions → |
| millstone | 1. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps 2. any load that is difficult to carry More Definitions → |
| ketamine | 1. a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP More Definitions → |
| purine | 1. any of several bases that are derivatives of purine 2. a colorless crystalline organic base containing nitrogen; the parent compound of various biologically important substances More Definitions → |
| bromine | 1. a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water More Definitions → |
| acetylene | 1. a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
| transgene | 1. an exogenous gene introduced into the genome of another organism More Definitions → |
| thiamine | 1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth More Definitions → |
| bloodline | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. ancestry of a purebred animal More Definitions → |
| kine | 1. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age More Definitions → |
| montane | More Definitions → |
| taurine | 1. a colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals More Definitions → |
| lupine | 1. any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers More Definitions → |
| clonidine | 1. an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches More Definitions → |
| pyrene | 1. a pale yellow crystalline hydrocarbon C16H10 extracted from coal tar 2. the small hard nutlet of a drupe or drupelet; the seed and the hard endocarp that surrounds it More Definitions → |
| cloisonne | 1. enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips More Definitions → |
| atrazine | 1. a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide More Definitions → |
| whetstone | 1. a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives More Definitions → |
| brownstone | 1. a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings 2. a row house built of brownstone; reddish brown in color More Definitions → |
| hexane | 1. a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent More Definitions → |
| olivine | 1. a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium More Definitions → |
| xylophone | 1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets More Definitions → |
| ornithine | 1. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea More Definitions → |
| sanguine | 1. a blood-red color 2. chalk of a reddish-brown colour that resembles dried blood More Definitions → |
| butadiene | 1. a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers More Definitions → |
| goldstone | 1. aventurine spangled densely with fine gold-colored particles More Definitions → |
| midline | 1. the median plane of the body (or some part of the body) More Definitions → |
| monoamine | 1. a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) More Definitions → |
| benzodiazepine | 1. any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency More Definitions → |
| ridgeline | 1. a long narrow range of hills More Definitions → |
| zidovudine | 1. an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow More Definitions → |
| libertine | 1. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained More Definitions → |
| antihistamine | 1. a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site More Definitions → |
| pyridine | 1. a toxic colorless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odor; usually derived from coal More Definitions → |
| aldosterone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance More Definitions → |
| crone | 1. an ugly evil-looking old woman More Definitions → |
| glycerine | 1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils More Definitions → |
| cimetidine | 1. a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid More Definitions → |
| nifedipine | 1. calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks More Definitions → |
| hairline | 1. a very thin line 2. the natural margin formed by hair on the head More Definitions → |
| ethane | 1. a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel More Definitions → |
| waterline | 1. a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship More Definitions → |
| colchicine | 1. an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout More Definitions → |
| thyroxine | 1. hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells More Definitions → |
| naloxone | 1. a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine More Definitions → |
| chicane | 1. a bridge hand that is void of trumps 2. a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file More Definitions → |
| bluestone | 1. bluish-grey sandstone used for paving and building More Definitions → |
| cortisone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone More Definitions → |
| megaphone | 1. a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice More Definitions → |
| aniline | 1. oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines More Definitions → |
| prednisolone | 1. a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions More Definitions → |
| biomedicine | 1. the branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice 2. the branch of medical science that studies the ability of organisms to withstand environmental stress (as in space travel) More Definitions → |
| dyne | 1. a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram More Definitions → |
| scone | 1. small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle More Definitions → |
| valine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults More Definitions → |
| promethazine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
| contravene | More Definitions → |
| naphthalene | 1. a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs More Definitions → |
| quinine | 1. a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy More Definitions → |
| freestone | 1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit More Definitions → |
| polyphone | 1. a letter that has two or more pronunciations More Definitions → |
| pyridoxine | 1. a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch More Definitions → |
| supine | More Definitions → |
| pyrimidine | 1. any of several basic compounds derived from pyrimidine 2. a heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odor More Definitions → |
| polythene | 1. a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation More Definitions → |
| waistline | 1. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips More Definitions → |
| reconvene | More Definitions → |
| soapstone | 1. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments More Definitions → |
| sardine | 1. small fatty fish usually canned 2. any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned More Definitions → |
| vibraphone | 1. a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound More Definitions → |
| cytosine | 1. a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine More Definitions → |
| chloroquine | 1. an antimalarial drug used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosus More Definitions → |
| clothesline | 1. a cord on which clothes are hung to dry More Definitions → |
| flagstone | 1. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones More Definitions → |
| guanosine | 1. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of guanine and deoxyribose More Definitions → |
| biplane | 1. old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other More Definitions → |
| diphenhydramine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
| imipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Imavate and Tofranil) used to treat clinical depression More Definitions → |
| aubergine | 1. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable 2. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow More Definitions → |
| domine | 1. a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson More Definitions → |
| fishbone | 1. a bone of a fish More Definitions → |
| ultramarine | 1. blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli 2. a vivid blue to purple-blue color More Definitions → |
| ubiquinone | 1. any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration More Definitions → |
| trazodone | 1. oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative More Definitions → |
| bellarmine | 1. a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century) More Definitions → |
| isoleucine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine More Definitions → |
| clozapine | 1. an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; known to have few side effects More Definitions → |
| betaine | 1. a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets More Definitions → |
| brigantine | 1. two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast More Definitions → |
| grenadine | 1. thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks More Definitions → |
| turpentine | 1. an oleoresin obtained from conifers (especially pines) 2. volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally More Definitions → |
| nectarine | 1. variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh 2. a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin More Definitions → |
| chlorpromazine | 1. a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer More Definitions → |
| vincristine | 1. periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system More Definitions → |
| sone | 1. a unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold More Definitions → |
| lindane | 1. a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide More Definitions → |
| gangrene | 1. necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
| aventurine | 1. a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals More Definitions → |
| spironolactone | 1. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension More Definitions → |
| naltrexone | 1. an oral antagonist against the action of opiates More Definitions → |
| concubine | 1. a woman who cohabits with an important man More Definitions → |
| noradrenaline | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
| trichloroethylene | 1. a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage More Definitions → |
| ovine | More Definitions → |
| julienne | 1. a vegetable cut into thin strips 2. a clear soup garnished with julienne vegetables More Definitions → |
| ermine | 1. the expensive white fur of the ermine 2. mustelid of Northern Hemisphere in its white winter coat More Definitions → |
| asparagine | 1. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus) More Definitions → |
| halftone | 1. a print obtained from photoengraving 2. an engraving used to reproduce an illustration More Definitions → |
| bloodstone | 1. green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood More Definitions → |
| lasagne | 1. baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables 2. very wide flat strips of pasta More Definitions → |
| latrine | 1. a public toilet in a military area More Definitions → |
| beeline | 1. the most direct route More Definitions → |
| corticosterone | 1. secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body More Definitions → |
| triamcinolone | 1. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent More Definitions → |
| azathioprine | 1. an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ More Definitions → |
| reexamine | More Definitions → |
| halothane | 1. a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures More Definitions → |
| cystine | 1. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones More Definitions → |
| hydrazine | 1. a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels More Definitions → |
| praline | 1. cookie-sized candy made of brown sugar and butter and pecans More Definitions → |
| pinecone | 1. the seed-producing cone of a pine tree More Definitions → |
| philistine | 1. a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits More Definitions → |
| gelatine | 1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin More Definitions → |
| jessamine | 1. a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea More Definitions → |
| linguine | 1. pasta in long slender flat strips More Definitions → |
| nandrolone | 1. an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis More Definitions → |
| catecholamine | 1. any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland More Definitions → |
| quinidine | 1. cardiac drug (trade names Quinidex and Quinora) used to treat certain heart arrhythmias More Definitions → |
| fieldstone | 1. stone that occurs naturally in fields; often used as building material More Definitions → |
| propoxyphene | 1. a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive More Definitions → |
| triune | More Definitions → |
| trichloroethane | 1. a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage More Definitions → |
| overtone | 1. (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality 2. a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency More Definitions → |
| jawbone | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth More Definitions → |
| nortriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs More Definitions → |
| pone | 1. cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern) More Definitions → |
| grindstone | 1. a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools More Definitions → |
| quinone | 1. any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes More Definitions → |
| xanthine | 1. crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine More Definitions → |
| radiotelephone | 1. telephony that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire 2. a telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables More Definitions → |
| phenylpropanolamine | 1. an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections More Definitions → |
| undertone | 1. a quiet or hushed tone of voice 2. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning More Definitions → |
| claystone | 1. fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles More Definitions → |
| hearthstone | 1. a stone that forms a hearth More Definitions → |
| fettuccine | 1. pasta in flat strips wider than linguine More Definitions → |
| thymine | 1. a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine More Definitions → |
| sunstone | 1. a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals More Definitions → |
| triiodothyronine | 1. thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer More Definitions → |
| fullerene | 1. a form of carbon having a large molecule consisting of an empty cage of sixty or more carbon atoms More Definitions → |
| scopolamine | 1. an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures More Definitions → |
| benzine | 1. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds More Definitions → |
| redbone | 1. a speedy red or red-and-tan American hound More Definitions → |
| hydroxyzine | 1. a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness More Definitions → |
| chlorhexidine | 1. a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery More Definitions → |
| bine | 1. European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America More Definitions → |
| desipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system More Definitions → |
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