n.
A hydrous carbonate of nickel occurring as an emerald-green incrustation on chromite; -- called also emerald nickel. →
n.
A molding generally placed under the echinus or quarter round of capitals in the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders of architecture. →
n.
A term formerly restricted to mortification of the soft tissues which has not advanced so far as to produce complete loss of vitality; but now applied to mortification of the soft parts in any stage. →
n.
That branch of meteorology which relates to, or treats of, water in the atmosphere, or its phenomena, as rain, clouds, snow, hail, storms, etc. →
a.
Comprehending many species or individuals; not special or particular; including all particulars; as, a general inference or conclusion. →
adv.
In a high degree; to no small extent; exceedingly; excessively; extremely; as, a very great mountain; a very bright sum; a very cold day; the river flows very rapidly; he was very much hurt. →
n.
The quality or condition of being fugitive; evanescence; volatility; fugacity; instability. →