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Princeton University - WordNet - a lexical database for the English language Category: General Date & country: 27/01/2008, USA Words: 85192

metallurgist
metallurgical engineer noun an engineer trained in the extraction and refining and alloying and fabrication of metals

metallurgy
noun the science and technology of metals

metalware
noun household articles made of metal (especially for use at table)

metalwork
noun the metal parts of something; `there were bullet holes in the metalwork`

metalworking
metalwork noun the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner

metamathematics
noun the logical analysis of mathematical reasoning

metamere
somite noun one of a series of similar body segments into which some animals are divided longitudinally

metameric
segmental adjective having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters

metamorphic
metamorphous adjective of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks); `metamorphic stage`; `marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish`

metamorphic rock
noun rock altered by pressure and heat

metamorphism
noun change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat of introduction of new chemical substances

metamorphopsia
noun a defect of vision in which objects appear to be distorted; usually due to a defect in the retina

metamorphosis
noun the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals

metamorphous
adjective produced by metamorphosis; `most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar`

metaphor
noun a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity

metaphorical
metaphoric adjective expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another; `a metaphorical expression`; `metaphoric language`

metaphorically
adverb in a metaphorical manner; `she expressed herself metaphorically`

metaphosphoric acid
noun a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent

metaphysical
adjective highly abstract and overly theoretical; `metaphysical reasoning`

metaphysically
adverb in a metaphysical manner; `he thinks metaphysically`

metaphysics
noun the philosophical study of being and knowing

metaphysis
noun the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis

metaplastic anemia
metaplastic anaemia noun pernicious anemia in which the various formed elements in the blood are changed

metaproterenol
Alupent noun a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects include tachycardia and shakiness

metarule
noun a rule that describes how other rules should be used (as in AI)

metasequoia
dawn redwood noun large fast-growing Chinese monoecious tree having flat bright-green deciduous leaves and small globular cones; commonly cultivated in United States as an ornamental; known as a fossil before being discovered in China

metastability
noun the quality of a physical system that persists in its existing equilibrium when undisturbed (or only slightly disturbed) but able to pass to a more stable equilibrium when sufficiently disturbed

metastable
adjective (of physical systems) continuing in its present state of equilibrium unless sufficiently disturbed to pass to a more stable state of equilibrium

metastatic
adjective relating to or affected by metastasis; `metastatic growth`

metatarsal
adjective of or relating to the metatarsus; `metatarsal bones`

metatarsal arch
noun the short lateral arch formed by the heads of the metatarsals

metatarsal artery
arteria metatarsea noun dorsal and plantar arteries to the metatarsal region of the foot

metatarsal vein
vena metatarsus noun dorsal and plantar branches of veins serving the metatarsal region of the foot

metatarsus
noun the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus; the corresponding part of the foot in birds or of the hind foot in quadrupeds

Metatheria
subclass Metatheria noun pouched animals

metatherian
noun primitive pouched mammals found mainly in Australia and the Americas

Metaurus River
noun a battle during the second Punic War (207 BC); Hannibal`s brother Hasdrubal was defeated by the Romans which ended Hannibal`s hopes for success in Italy

Metazoa
subkingdom Metazoa noun multicellular animals having cells differentiated into tissues and organs and usually a digestive cavity and nervous system

metazoan
noun any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and sponges

Metchnikoff
Elie Metchnikoff noun Russian bacteriologist in France who formulated the theory of phagocytosis (1845-1916)

metempsychosis
rebirth noun after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body

metencephalon
noun the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum

meteor
shooting star noun a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth`s atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode

meteor shower
meteor stream noun a transient shower of meteors when a meteor swarm enters the earth`s atmosphere

meteor swarm
noun a group of meteoroids with similar paths

meteoric
adjective like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience; `a meteoric rise to fame`

meteorite
noun stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth`s surface

meteoritic
meteoritical adjective of or relating to or caused by meteorites

meteoroid
meteor noun (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth`s atmosphere

meteorologic
meteorological adjective of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions; `meteorological factors`; `meteorological chart`; `meteoric (or meteorological) phenomena`

meteorological balloon
noun a small unmanned balloon set aloft to observe atmospheric conditions

meteorological observation post
weather station noun one of a networks of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded

meteorological conditions
noun the prevailing environmental conditions as they influence the prediction of weather

meteorologically
adverb with respect to the weather; `meteorologically bad conditions`

meteorologist
noun a specialist who studies processes in the earth`s atmosphere that cause weather conditions

meteorology
weather forecasting noun predicting what the weather will be

meteortropism
noun an effect of climate on biological processes (as the effect on joint pains etc.)

meter
metre noun rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

meter maid
noun policewoman who is assigned to write parking tickets

meter reading
indication noun a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument; `he could not believe the meter reading`; `the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm`

meterstick
metrestick noun a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)

metformin
Glucophage noun an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes

methacholine
Mecholyl noun parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity

methacrylic acid
2-methylpropenoic acid noun an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics

methadone
methadone hydrochloride noun synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction

methamphetamine
methamphetamine hydrochloride noun 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

methane
noun a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel

methane series
alkane series noun a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)

methanogen
noun archaebacteria found in anaerobic environments such as animal intestinal tracts or sediments or sewage and capable of producing methane; a source of natural gas

methanol
methyl alcohol noun a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol

methapyrilene
noun antihistamine used to treat allergic responses (as rhinitis or dermatitis or pruritus)

methaqualone
Quaalude noun sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse

metharbital
Gemonil noun anticonvulsant drug (trade name Gemonil) used in the treatment of epilepsy

metheglin
noun spiced or medicated mead

methenamine
Mandelamine noun antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections

methicillin
noun antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections

methionine
noun a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition

methocarbamol
Robaxin noun muscle relaxant for skeletal muscles (trade name Robaxin) used to treat spasms

method
noun a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

method acting
method noun an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed

method of choice
noun the best method to achieve a desired result

methodical
adjective characterized by method and orderliness; `a methodical scholar`

methodically
adverb in a methodical manner; `she worked methodically`

Methodism
noun the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

Methodist
Wesleyan adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley; `Methodist theology`

Methodist Church
Methodists noun a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley

Methodist denomination
noun group of Methodist congregations

methodological
adjective relating to the methodology of some discipline; `methodological errors`

methodological analysis
noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

methodologically
adverb in a methodical manner; `let us proceed methodologically`

methodology
noun the system of methods followed in a particular discipline

methodology
noun the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline

methotrexate
methotrexate sodium noun toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis

Methuselah
noun (Old Testament) a patriarch (grandfather of Noah) who is said to have lived 969 years

methyl
methyl group noun the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane

methyl bromide
noun a poisonous gas or liquid (CH3Br) used to fumigate rodents, worms, etc.

methyl orange
noun an azo dye used as an acid-base indicator; used for titrations involving weak bases

methyl salicylate
birch oil noun a liquid ester with a strong odor of wintergreen; applied externally for minor muscle and joint pain

methylated
adjective having received a methyl group; `methylated alcohol`

methylated spirit
noun ethyl alcohol denatured with methyl alcohol to prevent its use as an alcoholic beverage