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09/07/2026

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DISMALNESS

The quality of being dismal; gloominess.

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CROSIERED

Bearing a crosier.

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FEATHERING

Same as Foliation.

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NESSLERIZE

To treat or test, as a liquid, with a solution of mercuriciodide in potassium iodide and potassium hydroxide, which is calledNessler's solution or Nessler's test, and is used to detect thepresence of ammonia.

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BUSCON

One who searches for ores; a prospector. [U.S.]

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CHATTEL

Any item of movable or immovable property except the freehold,or the things which are parcel of it. It is a more extensive termthan goods or effects.

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PHALANGES

, pl. of Phalanx.

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HYDROTHERMAL

Of or pertaining to hot water; -- used esp. with reference tothe action of heated waters in dissolving, redepositing, andotherwise producing mineral changes within the crust of the globe.

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THERMOLYTIC

Of or pertaining to thermolysis.

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CHELIDON

The hollow at the flexure of the arm.

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PODDED

Having pods.

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ARGAND LAMP

A lamp with a circular hollow wick and glass chimney whichallow a current of air both inside and outside of the flame. Argandburner, a burner for an Argand lamp, or a gas burner in which theprinciple of that lamp is applied.