English dictionary: words starting with x
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eksMeanings of X:
suffixForming the plural of many nouns ending in -u taken from french.
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nounThe twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet.
Usage examples:
X is the 24th letter of the alphabet and it's got me stumped.
symbolA rating assigned to films classified as suitable for adults only (replaced in the uk in 1983 by 18, and in the us in 1990 by nc–17 ).
abbreviationThe drug ecstasy.
Usage examples:
Many of the users reported that, since "x" only lasts 4 to 5 hours, it brought them the feeling the…
A rating assigned to films classified as suitable for adults only (replaced in the uk in 1983 by 18, and in the us in 1990 by nc–17).
Meanings of X-rated:
adjective(of movies, electronic images, books, magazines, etc.) containing very rude language or pictures or information about sex that is generally considered offensive
Meanings of X-ray:
nounA type of radiation (= energy in movement) that can go through many solid substances, allowing hidden objects such as bones in the body to be photographed
Usage examples:
Fortunately the x-rays showed no broken bones., all luggage has to be x-rayed before you can board …
Meanings of Xanthan:
nounA chemical substance that is used in industrial processes, for example the production of food, to make liquids thicker and firmer
Usage examples:
Xanthan gum is used to thicken dairy products and salad dressings., xanthan gum has also been added…
Meanings of Xanthate:
nounA salt or ester of xanthic acid.
Usage examples:
Cellulose xanthate is produced from wood cellulose in reaction with sodium hydroxide and carbon dis…
Meanings of Xanthates:
nounA salt or ester of xanthic acid.
Usage examples:
Cellulose xanthate is produced from wood cellulose in reaction with sodium hydroxide and carbon dis…
Meanings of Xanthene:
nounA yellowish crystalline compound, whose molecule contains two benzene rings joined by a methylene group and an oxygen atom, and whose derivatives include brilliant, often fluorescent, dyes such as fluorescein and rhodamines.
Usage examples:
Some other dye systems are based on the chromophores triphenylmethane, xanthene, anthroquinone, ind…
Meanings of Xanthenes:
nounA yellowish crystalline compound, whose molecule contains two benzene rings joined by a methylene group and an oxygen atom, and whose derivatives include brilliant, often fluorescent, dyes such as fluorescein and rhodamines.
Usage examples:
Some other dye systems are based on the chromophores triphenylmethane, xanthene, anthroquinone, ind…
Meanings of Xanthic:
adjectiveYellowish.
Usage examples:
The cloth of the flag should be either of xanthic or of greyish blue colour and on top of the flag …
Meanings of Xanthin:
nounA crystalline compound found in blood and urine which is an intermediate in the metabolic breakdown of nucleic acids to uric acid.
Usage examples:
Xanthine oxidase catalyses the oxidation of xanthine and hypoxanthine to uric acid and is a well-kn…
Meanings of Xanthine:
nounA crystalline compound found in blood and urine which is an intermediate in the metabolic breakdown of nucleic acids to uric acid.
Usage examples:
Xanthine oxidase catalyses the oxidation of xanthine and hypoxanthine to uric acid and is a well-kn…
Meanings of Xanthines:
nounA crystalline compound found in blood and urine which is an intermediate in the metabolic breakdown of nucleic acids to uric acid.
Usage examples:
Xanthine oxidase catalyses the oxidation of xanthine and hypoxanthine to uric acid and is a well-kn…
Meanings of Xanthins:
nounA crystalline compound found in blood and urine which is an intermediate in the metabolic breakdown of nucleic acids to uric acid.
Usage examples:
Xanthine oxidase catalyses the oxidation of xanthine and hypoxanthine to uric acid and is a well-kn…
Meanings of Xanthippe:
proper noun(5th century bc), wife of the philosopher socrates. she is remembered for her allegedly bad-tempered behaviour towards her husband.
Meanings of Xanthoma:
nounAn irregular yellow patch or nodule on the skin, caused by deposition of lipids.
Usage examples:
The plasma has a milky appearance, and xanthomata appear in the skin as bright yellow papules parti…
Meanings of Xanthomas:
nounAn irregular yellow patch or nodule on the skin, caused by deposition of lipids.
Usage examples:
The plasma has a milky appearance, and xanthomata appear in the skin as bright yellow papules parti…
Meanings of Xanthomata:
nounAn irregular yellow patch or nodule on the skin, caused by deposition of lipids.
Usage examples:
The plasma has a milky appearance, and xanthomata appear in the skin as bright yellow papules parti…
Meanings of Xanthophyll:
nounA yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment which causes the autumn colours of leaves.
Usage examples:
These are chlorophyll's shy cousins, the yellow pigment xanthophyll and the red-orange carotene.
Meanings of Xantippe:
proper noun(5th century bc), wife of the philosopher socrates. she is remembered for her allegedly bad-tempered behaviour towards her husband.
Meanings of Xc:
cardinal numberEquivalent to the product of nine and ten; ten less than one hundred; 90.
Usage examples:
A cheque for ninety pounds
Meanings of Xebec:
nounA small three-masted mediterranean sailing ship with lateen and square sails.
Usage examples:
After a week or so of smooth sailing, they were becoming accustomed to life aboard the hundred-and-…
Meanings of Xebecs:
nounA small three-masted mediterranean sailing ship with lateen and square sails.
Usage examples:
After a week or so of smooth sailing, they were becoming accustomed to life aboard the hundred-and-…
Meanings of Xenarthra:
plural nounAn order of mammals that comprises the edentates.
Usage examples:
Let's turn to what is known about the anatomy of the feeding apparatus in xenarthra and pholidota.
Meanings of Xenobiologies:
nounThe investigation of extraterrestrial life forms; = "exobiology".
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