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x
the 24th letter and 19th consonant of the modern English alphabet
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X-chromosome
the sex chromosome that occurs in pairs in the diploid cells of the females of many animals, including humans, and as one of a pair with the Y-chromosome in those of males
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x-height
the height of lower case letters of a typeface, without ascenders or descenders
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x-radiation
another term for X-ray
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X-rated
(formerly, in Britain) (of a film) considered suitable for viewing by adults only
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X-ray
electromagnetic radiation emitted when matter is bombarded with fast electrons. X-rays have wavelengths shorter than that of ultraviolet radiation, that is less than about 1 10--8 metres. They extend to indefinitely short wavelengths, but below about 1 10--11 metres they are often called gamma radiation
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x-unit
a unit of length equal to 0.100 202 10--12 metre, for expressing the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays
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xanthate
any salt or ester of xanthic acid
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xanthein
the soluble part of the yellow pigment that is found in the cell sap of some flowers
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xanthene
a yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound used as a fungicide; benzo-1,4-pyran. Its molecular structural unit is found in many dyes, such as rhodamine and fluorescein. Formula: CH2(C6H4)2O
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Xanthian
of or relating to the ancient Lycian city of Xanthus or its inhabitants
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xanthic
of, containing, or derived from xanthic acid
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xanthin
any of a group of yellow or orange carotene derivatives that occur in the fruit and flowers of certain plants
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xanthine
a crystalline compound related in structure to uric acid and found in urine, blood, certain plants, and certain animal tissues. Formula: C5H4N4O2
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Xanthippe
any nagging, peevish, or irritable woman
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xanthism
a condition of skin, fur, or feathers in which yellow coloration predominates
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xantho-
indicating yellow
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xanthochroid
of, relating to, or designating races having light-coloured hair and a pale complexion
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xanthochroism
a condition in certain animals, esp aquarium goldfish, in which all skin pigments other than yellow and orange disappear
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xanthoma
the presence in the skin of fatty yellow or brownish plaques or nodules, esp on the eyelids, caused by a disorder of lipid metabolism
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xanthophyll
any of a group of yellow carotenoid pigments occurring in plant and animal tissue
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xanthous
of, relating to, or designating races with yellowish hair and a light complexion
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Xanthus
the chief city of ancient Lycia in SW Asia Minor: source of some important antiquities
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Xda
a combined computer and mobile phone
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Xe
xenon
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xebec
a small three-masted Mediterranean vessel with both square and lateen sails, formerly used by Algerian pirates and later used for commerce
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xenalia
Everything. It\'s a word of magic, possibility, you could use it for anything. A name of a person, a place - it\'s a beautiful word.
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xenia
the influence of pollen upon the form of the fruit developing after pollination
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Xenical
a drug that reduces the ability to absorb fats; used in the medical treatment of obesity
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xeno-
indicating something strange, different, or foreign
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xenocryst
a crystal included within an igneous rock as the magma cooled but not formed from it
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xenogamous
A derivative of xenogamy
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xenogamy
another name for cross-fertilization
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xenogeneic
derived from an individual of a different species
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xenogenesis
the supposed production of offspring completely unlike either parent
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xenoglossia
an ability claimed by some mediums, clairvoyants, etc, to speak a language with which they are unfamiliar
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xenograft
another word for heterograft
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xenolith
a fragment of rock differing in origin, composition, structure, etc, from the igneous rock enclosing it
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xenomorphic
(of a mineral constituent of an igneous rock) not having its characteristic crystal shape because of deforming pressure from adjacent minerals
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xenon
a colourless odourless gaseous element occurring in trace amounts in air; formerly considered inert it is now known to form compounds and is used in radio valves, stroboscopic and bactericidal lamps, and bubble chambers. Symbol: Xe; atomic no: 54; atomic wt: 131.29; valency: 0; density: 5.887 kg/m3; melting pt: --111.76?C; boiling pt: --108.0?C
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xenophile
a person who likes foreigners or things foreign
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xenophobe
a person who hates or fears foreigners or strangers
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xenophobia
hatred or fear of foreigners or strangers or of their politics or culture
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xenotransplant
an operation in which an organ or tissue is transferred from one animal to another of a different species
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xeranthemum
any of a Mediterranean genus of plants having flower heads that are dry and retain their colour and shape for years: family Asteraceae (composites)
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xerarch
(of a sere) having its origin in a dry habitat
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Xeres
the former name of Jerez
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xeric
of, relating to, or growing in dry conditions
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xero-
indicating dryness
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xeroderma
any abnormal dryness of the skin as the result of diminished secretions from the sweat or sebaceous glands
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xerography
a photocopying process in which an electrostatic image is formed on a selenium plate or cylinder. The plate or cylinder is dusted with a resinous powder, which adheres to the charged regions, and the image is then transferred to a sheet of paper on which it is fixed by heating
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xeromorphic
(of plants or plant parts) having characteristics that serve as protection against excessive loss of water
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xerophilous
(of plants or animals) adapted for growing or living in dry surroundings
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xerophthalmia
excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by a deficiency of vitamin A
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xerophyte
a xerophilous plant, such as a cactus
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xerosere
a sere that originates in dry surroundings
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xerosis
abnormal dryness of bodily tissues, esp the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes
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xerostomia
abnormal lack of saliva; dryness of the mouth
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Xerox
a xerographic copying process
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Xhosa
a member of a cattle-rearing Negroid people of southern Africa, living chiefly in South Africa
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xi
the 14th letter in the Greek alphabet (, ), a composite consonant, transliterated as x
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Xi'an
an industrial city in central China, capital of Shaanxi province: capital of China for 970 years at various times between the 3rd century bc and the 10th century ad; seat of the Northwestern University (1937); famous for Qin dynasty emperor Qinshihuang's tomb (207 BC) with 8000-strong terracotta army. Pop: 3 256 000 (2005 est)
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Xiamen
a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Amoy
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Xiang
a river in SE central China, rising in NE Guangxi Zhuang and flowing northeast and north to Dongting Lake. Length: about 1150 km (715 miles)
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Xiangtan
a city in S central China, in NE Hunan on the Xiang River: centre of a region noted for tea production. Pop: 592 000 (2005 est)
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Xing?
a river in central Brazil, rising on the Mato Grosso plateau and flowing north to the Amazon delta, with over 650 km (400 miles) of rapids in its middle course. Length: 1932 km (1200 miles)
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Xining
a city in W China, capital of Qinghai province, at an altitude of 2300 m (7500 ft). Pop: 689 000 (2005 est)
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xiphi-
indicating a sword, esp something shaped like or resembling a sword
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xiphisternum
the cartilaginous process forming the lowermost part of the breastbone (sternum)
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xiphoid
shaped like a sword
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xiphosuran
any chelicerate arthropod of the subclass Xiphosura, including the horseshoe crabs and many extinct forms
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Xix?n
the Asturian name for Gij?n
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XL
extra large
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XLNT
excellent
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Xmas
short for Christmas
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XML
extensible markup language: a computer language used in text formatting
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Xn
Christian
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Xnty
Christianity
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XO
executive officer
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xoanon
a primitive image of a god, carved, esp originally, in wood, and supposed to have fallen from heaven
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Xochimilco
a town in central Mexico, on Lake Xochimilco: noted for its floating gardens. Pop: 271 020 (1990)
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XP
the Christian monogram made up of the Greek letters khi and rho, the first two letters of Khristos, the Greek form of Christ's name
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Xt
Christ
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xu
a monetary unit of Vietnam worth one hundredth of a d?ng
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Xuthus
a son of Hellen, regarded as an ancestor of the Ionian Greeks through his son Ion
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XUV
extreme ultraviolet: involving radiation bridging the gap between X-rays and ultraviolet radiation
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Xuzhou
a city in N central China, in NW Jiangsu province: scene of a decisive battle (1949) in which the Communists defeated the Nationalists. Pop: 1 662 000 (2005 est)
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xylan
a yellow polysaccharide consisting of xylose units: occurs in straw husks and other woody tissue
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xylem
a plant tissue that conducts water and mineral salts from the roots to all other parts, provides mechanical support, and forms the wood of trees and shrubs. It is of two types (protoxylem and metaxylem), both of which are made up mainly of vessels and tracheids
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xylene
an aromatic hydrocarbon existing in three isomeric forms, all three being colourless flammable volatile liquids used as solvents and in the manufacture of synthetic resins, dyes, and insecticides; dimethylbenzene. Formula: C6H4(CH3)2
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xylidine
a mixture of six isomeric amines derived from xylene and used in dyes. Formula: (CH3)2C6H3NH2
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xylitol
an artificial sweetener produced from xylose and used esp in chewing gum. Formula: CH2HOH(CHOH)3CH2OH
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xylo-
indicating wood
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xylocarp
a fruit, such as a coconut, having a hard woody pericarp
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xylogenous
living in or on wood
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xylograph
an engraving in wood
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xylography
the art, craft, or process of printing from wooden blocks
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xyloid
of, relating to, or resembling wood; woody
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xylol
another name (not in technical usage) for xylene
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xylophagous
(of certain insects, crustaceans, etc) feeding on or living within wood
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xylophone
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars of graduated length. It is played with hard-headed hammers
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xylorimba
a large xylophone with an extended range of five octaves
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xylose
a white crystalline dextrorotatory sugar found in the form of xylan in wood and straw. It is extracted by hydrolysis with acids and used in dyeing, tanning, and in foods for diabetics. Formula: C5H10O5
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xylotomous
(of certain insects, insect larvae, etc) cutting or boring into wood
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xylotomy
the preparation of sections of wood for examination by microscope
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xylyl
of, containing, or denoting the group of atoms (CH3)2C6H3-, derived from xylene
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xyst
a long portico, esp one used in ancient Greece for athletics
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xyster
a surgical instrument for scraping bone; surgical rasp or file
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