English Words: C

43,570 words · Page 87 of 872

carboxydotrophynoun

The ability to tolerate a high concentration of carbon monoxide

carboxyeosinnoun

Any carboxy derivative of eosin, but especially 5(6)-carboxyeosin whose diacetate is used as a fluorescent dye

carboxyglutamic acidnoun

An amino acid found only in proteins following posttranslational carboxylation of glutamic acid residues

carboxyhemoglobinnoun

The stable complex of carbon monoxide with hemoglobin; it prevents the normal complexing with oxygen and thus leads to anoxia

carboxykinasenoun

A kinase that also catalyzes decarboxylation

carboxylnoun

A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl functional group (-CO.OH); characteristic of carboxylic acids.

carboxylasenoun

Any enzyme that catalyzes either a carboxylation or decarboxylation reaction.

carboxylatenoun

Any salt or ester of a carboxylic acid.

carboxylesterasenoun

Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a carboxylic ester

carboxylic acidnoun

Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carboxyl functional group.

carboxylterminaladj

Relating to a carboxyl terminus.

carboxyltransferasenoun

Any transferase that transfers a carboxyl group (one that carries out transcarboxylation).

carboxymaltosenoun

A carbohydrate derivative formed by carboxylation of maltose

carboxymethylnoun

The univalent radical -CH₂-COOH derived from acetic acid

carboxymethylationnoun

The introduction of a carboxymethyl group into a compound

carboxymethylcellulosenoun

The product of the reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid; it is used as a thickener and to stabilize emulsions

carboxymyoglobinnoun

The carboxylated form of myoglobin, analogous to carboxyhemoglobin as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.

carboxynaphthofluoresceinnoun

A particular green dye.

carboxypenicillinnoun

Either of a group of penicillin antibiotics comprising carbenicillin and ticarcillin.

carboxyphenylnoun

A phenyl group with a carboxyl substituent

carboxyprothrombinnoun

A form of prothrombin that has undergone posttranslational carboxylation.

carboxysomaladj

Relating to carboxysomes.

carboxysomelessadj

That lack a carboxysome

carboxyterminaladj

Relating to a carboxy terminus (of a polypeptide)

carboxytherapynoun

A non-surgical cosmetic treatment that injects gaseous carbon dioxide below the skin, claimed to kill fat cells, stimulate blood flow, improve the skin's elasticity, and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

carboxytransferasenoun

Misspelling of carboxyltransferase.

carboynoun

A large, rigid bottle, originally made of glass and mainly used for fermentation, and now commonly made of plastic and used to store liquids.

carbozoonoun

An anthrax vaccine containing saponin as an adjuvant.

carbrainnoun

The thinking part of a sentient car.

carbronoun

A print made from carbon tissue coated in pigmented gelatin, which is then selectively hardened by contact with a silver bromide paper print rather than exposure to light.

carbsnoun

plural of carb

carbubarbnoun

A carbamate-substituted barbiturate derivative with sedative effects.

carbuildernoun

A manufacturer of railroad cars.

carbunclenoun

A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.

carbuncledadj

Set with carbuncles (red precious stones).

carbuncularadj

Of, pertaining to, or resembling a carbuncle.

carbuncularlyadv

In a way that involves or resembles one or more carbuncles.

carbunculationnoun

The blasting of something, by excessive heat or cold.

carburateverb

Alternative form of carburet.

carburazepamnoun

A benzodiazepine drug.

carburetnoun

A carbide.

carburetornoun

A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition.

carburettornoun

Alternative spelling of carburetor.

carburizableadj

Capable of being carburized.

carburizationnoun

Impregnation or reaction with carbon, especially in the manufacture or heat treatment of steel.

carbuterolnoun

A β₂-agonist.

carbynoun

Synonym of carb (“carburetor or carburettor”).

carbynenoun

The trivalent radical R-C⋮ or any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives.

carbynicadj

Of or pertaining to a carbyne

carbyniumnoun

The radical cation H₂C^(.+) or any organic derivative of it

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