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Polyadic (adj) pol-ee-ad-ik Involving three or more quantities, elements, or individuals. Early 20th century: from…

Amygdaloid (adj) am-ig-dal-oid Shaped like an almond. Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek amugdalē…

Cation (noun) kat-ay-on A positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the…

Adamantine (adj) ad-am-an-tai-n Unable to be broken (more…)

Ootheca (noun) o-eth-ee-ka The egg case of cockroaches, mantises, and related insects. Mid 19th century:…

Vajra (noun) vaj-ra (in Buddhism and Hinduism) a thunderbolt or mythical weapon, especially one wielded…