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Meanings of Amphiprostyle:

adjective

(of a classical building) having a portico at each end but not at the sides.

Usage examples:

The archaic temple had the same doric tetrastyle amphiprostyle plan as the subsequent one.

Meanings of Amphiprotic:

adjective

Designating a solvent (or solute) which can act as either a donor or an acceptor of protons; amphoteric.

Meanings of Amphisbaena:

noun

A mythical serpent with a head at each end.

Usage examples:

The chichester cathedral misericord of the amphisbaena is shown to be a memento mori by the surroun…

Meanings of Amphisbaenas:

noun

A mythical serpent with a head at each end.

Usage examples:

The chichester cathedral misericord of the amphisbaena is shown to be a memento mori by the surroun…

Meanings of Amphitheater:

noun

(especially in greek and roman architecture) an open circular or oval building with a central space surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events.

Usage examples:

The opera was performed in the roman amphitheatre

Meanings of Amphitheaters:

noun

(especially in greek and roman architecture) an open circular or oval building with a central space surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events.

Usage examples:

The opera was performed in the roman amphitheatre

Meanings of Amphitheatre:

noun

(especially in greek and roman architecture) an open circular or oval building with a central space surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events.

Usage examples:

The opera was performed in the roman amphitheatre

Meanings of Amphitrichate:

adjective

= amphitrichous .

Meanings of Amphitrichous:

adjective

Designating or pertaining to bacteria having one or more flagella at each pole.

Meanings of Amphitrite:

proper noun

A sea goddess, wife of poseidon and mother of triton.

Meanings of Amphiuma:

noun

A fully aquatic eel-like amphibian with very small limbs, occurring in stagnant water and swamps in the south-eastern us.

Usage examples:

Unlike sirens, amphiumas retain both pairs of girdles and limbs, though both are reduced in size, a…

Meanings of Amphora:

noun

A tall ancient greek or roman jar or jug with two handles and a narrow neck.

Usage examples:

The relative sequences for fine wares, lamps, amphoras, cooking pots, and plain wares can be clearl…

Meanings of Amphorae:

noun

A tall ancient greek or roman jar or jug with two handles and a narrow neck.

Usage examples:

The relative sequences for fine wares, lamps, amphoras, cooking pots, and plain wares can be clearl…

Meanings of Amphoras:

noun

A tall ancient greek or roman jar or jug with two handles and a narrow neck.

Usage examples:

The relative sequences for fine wares, lamps, amphoras, cooking pots, and plain wares can be clearl…

Meanings of Amphoteric:

adjective

(of a compound, especially a metal oxide or hydroxide) able to react both as a base and as an acid.

Usage examples:

Amino acids are amphoteric organic acids that are able to biochemically react with both acids or ba…

Meanings of Ampicillin:

noun

A semi-synthetic form of penicillin used to treat infections of the urinary and respiratory tracts.

Usage examples:

If you are given treatment for a bacterial infection with the antibiotics ampicillin or amoxycillin…

Meanings of Ample:

adjective

Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

Usage examples:

There is ample time for discussion

Meanings of Ampler:

adjective

Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

Usage examples:

There is ample time for discussion

Meanings of Amplest:

adjective

Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

Usage examples:

There is ample time for discussion

Meanings of Amplexus:

noun

The mating position of frogs and toads, in which the male clasps the female about the back.

Usage examples:

Pairs of toads in amplexus are easily caught

Meanings of Amplification:

noun

The process of increasing the volume of sound, especially using an amplifier.

Usage examples:

Even without amplification, her voice carries to the farthest corners

Meanings of Amplifications:

noun

The process of increasing the volume of sound, especially using an amplifier.

Usage examples:

Even without amplification, her voice carries to the farthest corners

Meanings of Amplified:

verb

Increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.

Usage examples:

The accompanying chords have been amplified in our arrangement
adjective

(of music or sound) played through an amplifier.

Usage examples:

Amplified pop music

Meanings of Amplifier:

noun

An electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction.

Usage examples:

This makes it suitable for audio applications, including audio amplifiers and preamplifiers, home e…

Meanings of Amplifiers:

noun

An electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction.

Usage examples:

This makes it suitable for audio applications, including audio amplifiers and preamplifiers, home e…

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