English Words: P

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polyfluoroalkylatedadj

Modified by the addition of one or more polyfluoroalkyl grops

polyfluoroolefinnoun

Any of several polymers made from the polymerization of fluorinated olefins

polyfoamnoun

Any of various materials, made from synthetic polymers, that have a cellular structure and are frequently used in upholstery or insulation.

polyfocaladj

Having multiple foci

polyfoilnoun

Multifoil.

polyfoldnoun

A metrizable space together with an equivalence class of sc-smooth structures.

polyfoldsnoun

plural of polyfold

polyfollicularadj

Having many follicles.

polyformnoun

A plane or solid figure constructed by joining together identical polygons edge to edge.

polyformaldehydenoun

polyoxymethylene

polyformingnoun

An early, noncatalytic process for producing petroleum/gasoline by reacting low- and high-molecular weigh hydrocarbons at high temperature.

polyfotonoun

One of a series of 48 photographs (similar to photo booth photos) taken using a Polyfoto camera, which used a single glass plate negative, the operator turning a handle on the side to take each exposure and also move the plate.

polyfragmentationnoun

The condition of being polyfragmented.

polyfragmentedadj

Designating a form of dissociative identity disorder in which the patient has a very large number of alters.

polyfructannoun

A polymeric fructan

polyfucosylateverb

To fucosylate at multiple positions

polyfunctionalisedadj

Alternative form of polyfunctionalized.

polyfunctionalitynoun

The state of being polyfunctional.

polyfunctionalizationnoun

The addition of many different functional groups to a molecule

polyfunctionalizedadj

functionalized with many (different) functional groups

polyfunctionallyadv

In a polyfunctional manner

polyfungaladj

Relating to, or containing multiple types of fungus

polyfusenoun

Synonym of resettable fuse.

polyfusedadj

Having multiple rings fused together (with at least one atom that is each part of several rings)

polyfusomaladj

Relating to a polyfusome

polyfusomenoun

A polymeric fusome

polygalanoun

Any milkwort of the genus Polygala

polygalaceousadj

Of or pertaining to a family of plants (Polygalaceae) of which Polygala is the type.

polygalactannoun

A relatively large molecular weight galactan

polygalactinnoun

A biodegradable polymer used to make surgical sutures

polygalactosenoun

A polysaccharide composed of galactose units

polygalacturonasenoun

Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of polymeric galacturonic acids and similar carbohydrates.

polygalacturonicadj

Relating to polygalacturonic acid or its derivatives

polygalicadj

Of, pertaining to, or obtained from Polygala; specifically, designating an acrid glucoside (called polygalic acid, senegin, etc.), resembling, or possibly identical with, saponin.

polygamicallyadv

In a polygamic manner

polygamiousadj

Obsolete form of polygamous.

polygamistnoun

One who practices polygamy, or maintains that it is lawful.

polygamizeverb

To practice polygamy: to marry more than one wife or husband.

polygamodioeciousadj

Having bisexual and male flowers on some plants, and bisexual and female flowers on others.

polygamomonoeciousadj

Containing some plants that are polygamous and others that are monoecious, as for example in the case of the coconut palm.

polygamousadj

Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

polygamouslyadv

In a polygamous manner.

polygamynoun

The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.

polyganglionicadj

Of or relating to multiple ganglia.

polygasolinenoun

A high-octane gasoline made by the polymerization of light olefins.

polygastricadj

Having several bellies; -- applied to muscles which are made up of several bellies separated by short tendons.

polygastricanoun

The infusoria.

polygenderadj

Having a mixture of genders; neither purely male nor purely female.

polygenderedadj

Having a mixture of genders; neither purely male nor purely female.

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