English dictionary: words starting with i - page 206

Meanings of Isotonic:

adjective

(of muscle action) taking place with normal contraction.

Usage examples:

These properties are in agreement with recent experiments on the isotonic response of single muscle…

Meanings of Isotope:

noun

Each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties; in particular, a radioactive form of an element.

Usage examples:

Some elements have only one stable isotope

Meanings of Isotopes:

noun

Each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties; in particular, a radioactive form of an element.

Usage examples:

Some elements have only one stable isotope

Meanings of Isotopic:

adjective

Relating to an isotope or isotopes of an element.

Usage examples:

All isotopic dating methods are based on the radioactive decay of certain nuclides

Meanings of Isotopically:

adverb

In a way that relates to isotopes (= forms of an atom that have a different atomic weight from other forms of the same atom but the same chemical structure)

Usage examples:

Several isotopically different rock types are found in the area., the carbon in these rocks is isot…

Meanings of Isotropic:

adjective

(of an object or substance) having a physical property which has the same value when measured in different directions.

Usage examples:

Because the bonds are not symmetrical, glass is isotropic and has no definite melting point.

Meanings of Isozyme:

noun

Another term for isoenzyme.

Meanings of Isozymes:

noun

Another term for isoenzyme.

Meanings of Ispaghul:

noun

The dried seeds of a southern asian plantain, chiefly used medicinally in the treatment of dysentery.

Usage examples:

Your gp may suggest fibre supplements, such as ispaghula or bulk-forming agents, if your symptoms d…

Meanings of Israel:

proper noun

A country in the middle east, on the mediterranean sea; population 8,100,000 (estimated 2015); languages, hebrew (official), english, arabic; capital (not recognized as such by the united nations), jerusalem.

noun

A country in western asia

Meanings of Israeli:

adjective

Relating to the modern country of israel.

Usage examples:

One can be critical of israeli policy and still support its right to exist.

noun

A native or inhabitant of israel, or a person of israeli descent.

Usage examples:

Native born israelis are called sabras, named for a cactus fruit gown in the desert.

Meanings of Israelis:

noun

A native or inhabitant of israel, or a person of israeli descent.

Usage examples:

Native born israelis are called sabras, named for a cactus fruit gown in the desert.

adjective

Relating to the modern country of israel.

Usage examples:

One can be critical of israeli policy and still support its right to exist.

Meanings of Israelite:

noun

A member of the ancient hebrew nation, especially in the period from the exodus to the babylonian captivity (c.12th to 6th centuries bc).

Usage examples:

The temple of the ancient israelites is the original hebrew expression of pagan consciousness.

adjective

A member of the ancient hebrew nation, especially in the period from the exodus to the babylonian captivity ( c. 12th to 6th centuries bc).

Meanings of Israelites:

noun

A member of the ancient hebrew nation, especially in the period from the exodus to the babylonian captivity ( c. 12th to 6th centuries bc).

Meanings of Issachar:

proper noun

(in the bible) a hebrew patriarch, son of jacob and leah (gen. 30:18).

Meanings of Issei:

noun

A japanese immigrant to north america.

Usage examples:

It's been almost 100 years since the issei, or first-generation japanese americans, moved to bainbr…

Meanings of Issuably:

adverb

In an issuable manner; so as to raise an issue.

Meanings of Issuance:

noun

The action of supplying or distributing something, especially for official purposes.

Usage examples:

Construction cannot be commenced prior to the issuance of a building permit

Meanings of Issuances:

noun

The action of supplying or distributing something, especially for official purposes.

Usage examples:

Construction cannot be commenced prior to the issuance of a building permit

Meanings of Issuant:

adjective

(of the upper part of an animal) shown rising up or out from another bearing, especially from the bottom of a chief or from behind a fess.

Usage examples:

This is because the charges on the shield duplicate the crest which in many cases is a demi-creatur…

Meanings of Issue:

noun

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Usage examples:

The issue of racism

verb

Supply or distribute (something) for use or sale.

Usage examples:

Licences were issued indiscriminately to any company

Meanings of Issue-from:

phrasal verb

If something issues from a place, it comes out of that place

Usage examples:

A terrible scream issued from the room., smoke issued from the cracked pipe.

Meanings of Issued:

verb

Supply or distribute (something) for use or sale.

Usage examples:

Licences were issued indiscriminately to any company

noun

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Usage examples:

The issue of racism

Meanings of Issuer:

noun

A person or company that supplies or distributes something.

Usage examples:

Issuers of mortgage-backed bonds

Meanings of Issuers:

noun

A person or company that supplies or distributes something.

Usage examples:

Issuers of mortgage-backed bonds