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n. [ Gr. kry`stallos crystal + root of gi`gnesqai to be born. ] The science which pertains to the production of crystals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who describes crystals, or the manner of their formation; one versed in crystallography. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Cf. F. crystallographique. ] Pertaining to crystallography. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In the manner of crystallography. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -graphy: cf. F. cristallographie. See Crystal. ] 1. The doctrine or science of crystallization, teaching the system of forms among crystals, their structure, and their methods of formation. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A discourse or treatise on crystallization. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -oid. ] Crystal-like; transparent like crystal. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. (Chem.) A body which, in solution, diffuses readily through animal membranes, and generally is capable of being crystallized; -- opposed to colloid. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) One of the microscopic particles resembling crystals, consisting of protein matter, which occur in certain plant cells; -- called also protein crystal. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -logy. ] The science of the crystalline structure of inorganic bodies. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -mancy. ] Divination by means of a crystal or other transparent body, especially a beryl. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. kry`stallos crystal + -metry. ] The art of measuring crystals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Metallochromy. ] A coloring produced by the deposition of some metallic compound; specifically, the prismatic tints produced by depositing a film of peroxide of lead on polished steel by electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. metallum metal + Gr. &unr_; color. ] The art or process of coloring metals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. metallum metal + -graph. ] A print made by metallography. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to, or by means of, metallography. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who writes on the subject of metals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. metallum metal + -graphy: cf. F. métallographie. ] 1. The science or art of metals and metal working; also, a treatise on metals. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A method of transferring impressions of the grain of wood to metallic surfaces by chemical action. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A substitute for lithography, in which metallic plates are used instead of stone. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. metallum metal + -oid: cf. F. métalloïde. ] (a) Formerly, the metallic base of a fixed alkali, or alkaline earth; -- applied by Sir Humphrey Davy to sodium, potassium, and some other metallic substances whose metallic character was supposed to be not well defined. (b) Now, one of several elementary substances which in the free state are unlike metals, and whose compounds possess or produce acid, rather than basic, properties; a nonmetal; as, boron, carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur, chlorine, bromine, etc., are metalloids. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Having the appearance of a metal. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Chem.) Having the properties of a nonmetal; nonmetallic; acid; negative. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Metalloid. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. metallum metal + Gr. &unr_; sound. ] (Music) (a) An instrument like a pianoforte, but having metal bars instead of strings. (b) An instrument like the xylophone, but having metallic instead of wooden bars. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. Metalorganic. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. metallum metal + E. therapy. ] (Med.) Treatment of disease by applying metallic plates to the surface of the body. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A slip from a plant; a scion; a cutting. [ R. ] Holinshed. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. taluh, talugh; akin to OD. talgh, D. talk, G., Dan. and Sw. talg, Icel. tōlgr, tōlg, tōlk; and perhaps to Goth. tulgus firm. ] 1. The suet or fat of animals of the sheep and ox kinds, separated from membranous and fibrous matter by melting. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The solid consistency of tallow is due to the large amount of stearin it contains. See Fat. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The fat of some other animals, or the fat obtained from certain plants, or from other sources, resembling the fat of animals of the sheep and ox kinds. [ 1913 Webster ]

Tallow candle, a candle made of tallow. --
Tallow catch, a keech. See Keech. [ Obs. ] --
Tallow chandler, one whose occupation is to make, or to sell, tallow candles. --
Tallow chandlery, the trade of a tallow chandler; also, the place where his business is carried on. --
Tallow tree (Bot.), a tree (Stillingia sebifera) growing in China, the seeds of which are covered with a substance which resembles tallow and is applied to the same purposes. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Tallowed p. pr. & vb. n. Tallowing. ] 1. To grease or smear with tallow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To cause to have a large quantity of tallow; to fatten; as, tallow sheep. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An animal which produces tallow. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who has a sickly, pale complexion. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having a sickly complexion; pale. Burton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act, or art, of causing animals to produce tallow; also, the property in animals of producing tallow. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having the qualities of tallow. [ 1913 Webster ]