als
plural of al

alt
Of a voice or instrument, high pitch; especially, the octave above the top line of the treble stave.
A state of excitement, a heightened emotional condition.

alternativity
A characteristic of something having alternative connotations, akin to the representation of choice between two or more possibilities.
A term of magma used to describe identifiable properties in an algebraic structure.
The tendency to pursue an alternative, especially when the previous solution is less available or less desirable.

alternator
An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.

altimeter
An apparatus for measuring altitude.

altimeters
plural of altimeter

altimetre
Alternative form of altimeter.

altimetres
plural of altimetre

altometer
A theodolite.

altometers
plural of altometer

alts
plural of alt

alumnol
A naphthol-sulphonic-acid salt of aluminum, used to treat wounds, etc.

alveloz
The milky exudation of Euphorbia hetrodoxa, formerly used to treat ulcers.

alveograph
A device that measures the strength of flour by measuring the elasticity of dough made from it in a standard procedure

alveographs
plural of alveograph

amagogotya
Those who refused to take part in the Xhosa cattle-killing and crop-destroying movement of 1856–1857, in what is now Eastern Cape, South Africa.

ambaree
A howdah with a canopy.

ambarees
plural of ambaree

ambari
Alternative form of ambaree (“type of howdah”).
Alternative form of ambaree (“fiber plant”).

ambaris
plural of ambari

ambary
A fiber plant (Hibiscus cannabinus), whose fiber is used for making various items, including rope, canvas and paper.

ambices
plural of ambix

ambifix
A string of characters used for both prefix and suffix.
A bound morpheme that can be used either as a prefix or suffix.
A circumfix.

ambifixes
plural of ambifix

ambiguator
Anything that creates ambiguity.
Specifically, a device or application which blurs an image and is often used to project a slow clarification of the blurred image into sharp focus.

ambiguators
plural of ambiguator

ambix
Synonym of alembic.

amblyoscope
A reflecting stereoscope used to evaluate binocular vision

amblyoscopes
plural of amblyoscope

ambulancepersons
plural of ambulanceperson

ambulometer
A device used to measure the ambulatory activity of laboratory animals

ambulometers
plural of ambulometer

amcinonide
A topical glucocorticoid used to treat itching, redness and swelling associated with some skin conditions.

amendment
An alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
Correction of an error in a writ or process.
An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.
That which is added; that which is used to increase or supplement something.

amendments
plural of amendment

ameroid
A paste made of casein and water, that slowly expands, used to make a medical constrictor

amfetaminil
Alternative form of amphetaminil.

amflutizole
A xanthine oxidase inhibitor used for the treatment of gout.

aminoguanidine
An amino derivative of guanidine, used for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy under the name pimagedine

aminomalononitrile
The amino derivative of malononitrile NH₂CH(C≡N)₂ that is used to synthesize amino acids

aminometradine
A weak diuretic used to control oedema in those who have undergone mild congestive heart failure.

aminopyralid
A selective hormone-based herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds on grassland.

ammeter
A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.

ammeters
plural of ammeter

ammetre
Alternative form of ammeter.

ammetres
plural of ammetre

ammoidin
methoxsalen

amnihook
A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy.

amnihooks
plural of amnihook

amnioscope
A form of endoscope used to examine the amniotic cavity and its foetus.

amnioscopes
plural of amnioscope

ampelopsin
A flavanonol found in the Japanese raisin tree and other plants, and used for various purposes in traditional Asian medicine.

ampelopsins
plural of ampelopsin

amperemeter
Synonym of ammeter.

amperemeters
plural of amperemeter

amperemetre
Alternative form of amperemeter.

amperemetres
plural of amperemetre

amperimeter
Synonym of ammeter.

amperimeters
plural of amperimeter

amperometer
Synonym of ammeter.

amperometers
plural of amperometer

amphetaminil
A stimulant drug derived from amphetamine, formerly used to treat obesity, ADHD, and narcolepsy.

amphibicide
A substance used to kill amphibians.
The killing of an amphibian.

amphibicides
plural of amphibicide

amphoriskoi
plural of amphoriskos

amphoriskos
A two-handled jar anciently used to hold perfume, etc.

ampoul
Misspelling of ampoule.

ampoule
A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

ampoules
plural of ampoule

ampul
Alternative spelling of ampoule.
Alternative spelling of ampulla.

ampule
Alternative spelling of ampoule.

ampules
plural of ampule

ampuls
plural of ampul

amylmetacresol
An antiseptic used to treat minor infections of the mouth and throat.

amylograph
An instrument that records the viscosity and gelatinization of a starch or flour suspension in water as it is raised in temperature.

amylographs
plural of amylograph

amylometer
An instrument for determining the amount of starch in a substance.

amylometers
plural of amylometer

amylotriose
Synonym of maltotriose.

anachitis
In divination, a stone used for various purposes.

anacoenosis
A rhetorical device by which a speaker appeals to their hearers or opponents for their opinion on the point or matter in debate.

anaerobox
An anaerobic box used for biological experiments

anaeroboxes
plural of anaerobox

anaglyptograph
An instrument for making accurate engravings of any embossed object, such as a medal.

analeptic
That restores or stimulates health.
Of or relating to analepsis (a form of flashback).

analeptics
plural of analeptic

analgen
Alternative form of analgene.

analgene
An antipyretic and analgesic, derived from quinoline and mainly used to treat rheumatism and neuralgia.

analgesimeter
A device used to measure the effectiveness of analgesics in countering pain

analgesimeters
plural of analgesimeter

analgesiometer
Alternative form of analgesimeter.

analgesiometers
plural of analgesiometer

analyser
Alternative spelling of analyzer.

analysers
plural of analyser

analysors
Misspelling of analysers.

analyzer
an instrument for the analysis of something
a person who analyzes
a type of polarizer

analyzers
plural of analyzer

anamonic
A mnemonic used for recalling lists of words, particularly in Scrabble, consisting of a "stem" of base letters and an accompanying phrase, each of whose letters can combine with the stem to form an anagram of a word.

anamonics
plural of anamonic

anamorphoscope
A mirrored device which gives a correct image of an anamorphosis.

anamorphoscopes
plural of anamorphoscope

anamorphoser
An instrument for anamorphosing an image.

anamorphosers
plural of anamorphoser

anancitis
Alternative form of anachitis.

anantapodota
plural of anantapodoton

anantapodoton
A rhetorical device in which a main clause is suggested by the introduction of a subordinate clause, but where the expression trails off.

anapest
In qualitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, the first two unstressed and the last one stressed.
In quantitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short, then one long.
A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter.

anaw
and all; as well

andiron
A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side

andirons
plural of andiron