English Dictionary: Lorraine cross | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Laramie group \Lar"a*mie group`\ (Geol.) An extensive series of strata, principally developed in the Rocky Mountain region, as in the Laramie Mountains, and formerly supposed to be of the Tertiary age, but now generally regarded as Cretaceous, or of intermediate and transitional character. It contains beds of lignite, often valuable for coal, and is hence also called the {lignitic group}. See Chart of {Geology}. | |
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Trehala \Tre*ha"la\, n. (Chem.) An amorphous variety of manna obtained from the nests and cocoons of a Syrian coleopterous insect ({Larinus maculatus}, {L. nidificans}, etc.) which feeds on the foliage of a variety of thistle. It is used as an article of food, and is called also {nest sugar}. | |
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Larungoscope \La*run"go*scope\, n. [Larynx + -scope.] (Surg.) An instrument, consisting of an arrangement of two mirrors, for reflecting light upon the larynx, and for examining its image. | |
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Laryngeal \Lar`yn*ge"al\, a. [From {Larynx}.] Of or pertaining to the larynx; adapted to operations on the larynx; as, laryngeal forceps. | |
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Laryngean \Lar`yn*ge"an\, a. See {Laryngeal}. | |
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Laryngectomy \Lar`yn*gec"to*my\, n. [Larynx + Gr. [?] to cut out.] (Surg.) Excision of the larynx. | |
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Spasmodic \Spas"mod"ic\, a. [Gr. [?]; [?] a convulsion + [?] likeness: cf. F. spasmotique.] 1. (Med.) Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma. 2. Soon relaxed or exhausted; convulsive; intermittent; as, spasmodic zeal or industry. {Spasmodic croup} (Med.), an affection of childhood characterized by a stoppage of brathing developed suddenly and without fever, and produced by spasmodic contraction of the vocal cords. It is sometimes fatal. Called also {laryngismus stridulus}, and {childcrowing}. {Spasmodic stricture}, a stricture caused by muscular spasm without structural change. See {Organic stricture}, under {Organic}. | |
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Laryngograph \La*ryn"go*graph\, n. [larynx + -graph.] An instrument for recording the larynx movements in speech. | |
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Laryngological \La*ryn`go*log"ic*al\, a. Of or pertaining to laryngology. | |
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Laryngologist \Lar`yn*gol"o*gist\, n. One who applies himself to laryngology. | |
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Laryngology \Lar`yn*gol"o*gy\, n. [Larynx + -logy.] Systematized knowledge of the action and functions of the larynx; in pathology, the department which treats of the diseases of the larynx. | |
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Laryngophony \Lar`yn*goph"o*ny\, n. [Larynx + Gr. ([?]) voice.] The sound of the voice as heard through a stethoscope when the latter is placed upon the larynx. | |
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Laryngoscopic \La*ryn`go*scop"ic\, a. Of or pertaining to the inspection of the larynx. | |
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Laryngoscopist \Lar`yn*gos"co*pist\, n. One skilled in laryngoscopy. | |
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Laryngoscopy \Lar`yn*gos"co*py\, n. The art of using the laryngoscope; investigations made with the laryngoscope. | |
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Laryngotome \La*ryn"go*tome\, n. (Surg.) An instrument for performing laryngotomy. | |
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Laryngotomy \Lar`yn*got"o*my\, n. [Gr. ([?]); ([?]), ([?]), the larynx + ([?]) to cut: cf. F. laryngotomie.] (Surg.) The operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies. | |
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Laryngotracheal \La*ryn`go*tra"che*al\, a. [Larynx + tracheal.] (Anat.) Pertaining to both larynx and trachea; as, the laryngotracheal cartilage in the frog. | |
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Laryngotracheotomy \La*ryn`go*tra`che*ot"o*my\, n. [Larynx + tracheotomy.] (Surg.) The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing. | |
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Larynx \Lar"ynx\, n. [[?]L, from Gr. [?], [?].] (Anat.) The expanded upper end of the windpipe or trachea, connected with the hyoid bone or cartilage. It contains the vocal cords, which produce the voice by their vibrations, when they are stretched and a current of air passes between them. The larynx is connected with the pharynx by an opening, the glottis, which, in mammals, is protected by a lidlike epiglottis. Note: In the framework of the human larynx, the thyroid cartilage, attached to the hyoid bone, makes the protuberance on the front of the neck known as Adam's apple, and is articulated below to the ringlike cricoid cartilage. This is narrow in front and high behind, where, within the thyroid, it is surmounted by the two arytenoid cartilages, from which the vocal cords pass forward to be attached together to the front of the thyroid. See {Syrinx}. | |
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Pepper dulse \Pep"per dulse`\ (Bot.) A variety of edible seaweed ({Laurencia pinnatifida}) distinguished for its pungency. [Scot.] --Lindley. | |
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Layering \Lay"er*ing\, n. A propagating by layers. --Gardner. | |
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Leer \Leer\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Leered} (l[emac]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Leering}.] To look with a leer; to look askance with a suggestive expression, as of hatred, contempt, lust, etc.; to cast a sidelong lustful or malign look. I will leerupon him as a' comes by. --Shak. The priest, above his book, Leering at his neighbor's wife. --Tennyson. | |
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Leeringly \Leer"ing*ly\, adv. In a leering manner. | |
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Loring \Lor"ing\, n. [See 3d {Lore}.] Instructive discourse. [Obs.] --Spenser. | |
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Lower \Low"er\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lowered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lowering}.] [OE. lowren, luren; cf. D. loeren, LG. luren. G. lauern to lurk, to be on the watch, and E. leer, lurk.] 1. To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; to be covered with dark and threatening clouds, as the sky; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest. All the clouds that lowered upon our house. --Shak. 2. To frown; to look sullen. But sullen discontent sat lowering on her face. --Dryden. | |
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Lower \Low"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lowered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lowering}.] [From {Low}, a.] 1. To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down; as, to lower a bucket into a well; to lower a sail or a boat; sometimes, to pull down; as, to lower a flag. Lowered softly with a threefold cord of love Down to a silent grave. --Tennyson. 2. To reduce the height of; as, to lower a fence or wall; to lower a chimney or turret. 3. To depress as to direction; as, to lower the aim of a gun; to make less elevated as to object; as, to lower one's ambition, aspirations, or hopes. 4. To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of; as, to lower the temperature of anything; to lower one's vitality; to lower distilled liquors. 5. To bring down; to humble; as, to lower one's pride. 6. To reduce in value, amount, etc.; as, to lower the price of goods, the rate of interest, etc. | |
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Lowering \Low"er*ing\, a. Dark and threatening; gloomy; sullen; as, lowering clouds or sky. | |
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Loweringly \Low"er*ing*ly\, adv. In a lowering manner; with cloudiness or threatening gloom. | |
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Lowermost \Low"er*most`\, a. [Irreg. superl. of {Low}. Cf. {Uppermost}, {Foremost}, etc.] Lowest. | |
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Lure \Lure\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Luring}.] [OF. loirer, loirier, F. leurrer. See {Lure}, n.] To draw to the lure; hence, to allure or invite by means of anything that promises pleasure or advantage; to entice; to attract. I am not lured with love. --Piers Plowman. And various science lures the learned eye. --Gay. | |
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Laramie County, WY (county, FIPS 21) Location: 41.31546 N, 104.68602 W Population (1990): 73142 (30507 housing units) Area: 6957.4 sq km (land), 4.1 sq km (water) | |
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Laurence Harbor, NJ (CDP, FIPS 39360) Location: 40.44785 N, 74.24953 W Population (1990): 6361 (2324 housing units) Area: 7.3 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 08879 | |
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Laurens, IA (city, FIPS 43725) Location: 42.84775 N, 94.84803 W Population (1990): 1550 (716 housing units) Area: 1.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 50554 Laurens, NY (village, FIPS 41520) Location: 42.53136 N, 75.08857 W Population (1990): 293 (118 housing units) Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 13796 Laurens, SC (city, FIPS 40615) Location: 34.50155 N, 82.02513 W Population (1990): 9694 (4017 housing units) Area: 26.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
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Laurens County, GA (county, FIPS 175) Location: 32.46285 N, 82.92951 W Population (1990): 39988 (16504 housing units) Area: 2104.7 sq km (land), 15.4 sq km (water) Laurens County, SC (county, FIPS 59) Location: 34.48403 N, 82.00537 W Population (1990): 58092 (23201 housing units) Area: 1847.1 sq km (land), 23.0 sq km (water) | |
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Lawrence, IN (city, FIPS 42426) Location: 39.86856 N, 85.98719 W Population (1990): 26763 (11621 housing units) Area: 52.0 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 46226 Lawrence, KS (city, FIPS 38900) Location: 38.96285 N, 95.25540 W Population (1990): 65608 (25893 housing units) Area: 59.4 sq km (land), 1.5 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 66044, 66046, 66047, 66049 Lawrence, MA (city, FIPS 34550) Location: 42.69997 N, 71.16202 W Population (1990): 70207 (26915 housing units) Area: 18.0 sq km (land), 1.2 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 01840, 01841, 01843 Lawrence, MI (village, FIPS 46440) Location: 42.21866 N, 86.05282 W Population (1990): 915 (392 housing units) Area: 3.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 49064 Lawrence, MS Zip code(s): 39336 Lawrence, NE (village, FIPS 26420) Location: 40.29016 N, 98.25901 W Population (1990): 323 (161 housing units) Area: 1.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 68957 Lawrence, NY (village, FIPS 41553) Location: 40.60443 N, 73.71282 W Population (1990): 6513 (2404 housing units) Area: 9.9 sq km (land), 2.2 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 11559 Lawrence, PA Zip code(s): 15055 Lawrence, TX (village, FIPS 41884) Location: 32.74118 N, 96.34689 W Population (1990): 231 (91 housing units) Area: 4.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
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Lawrence County, AL (county, FIPS 79) Location: 34.51999 N, 87.31022 W Population (1990): 31513 (12212 housing units) Area: 1796.0 sq km (land), 63.9 sq km (water) Lawrence County, AR (county, FIPS 75) Location: 36.04305 N, 91.11497 W Population (1990): 17457 (7692 housing units) Area: 1519.3 sq km (land), 15.0 sq km (water) Lawrence County, IL (county, FIPS 101) Location: 38.71959 N, 87.73071 W Population (1990): 15972 (6980 housing units) Area: 963.5 sq km (land), 5.1 sq km (water) Lawrence County, IN (county, FIPS 93) Location: 38.84043 N, 86.48516 W Population (1990): 42836 (17587 housing units) Area: 1162.5 sq km (land), 8.4 sq km (water) Lawrence County, KY (county, FIPS 127) Location: 38.06111 N, 82.73244 W Population (1990): 13998 (5684 housing units) Area: 1084.8 sq km (land), 3.4 sq km (water) Lawrence County, MO (county, FIPS 109) Location: 37.10794 N, 93.82967 W Population (1990): 30236 (12788 housing units) Area: 1588.0 sq km (land), 0.8 sq km (water) Lawrence County, MS (county, FIPS 77) Location: 31.54956 N, 90.10730 W Population (1990): 12458 (5160 housing units) Area: 1115.4 sq km (land), 13.3 sq km (water) Lawrence County, OH (county, FIPS 87) Location: 38.59402 N, 82.53625 W Population (1990): 61834 (24788 housing units) Area: 1179.6 sq km (land), 4.8 sq km (water) Lawrence County, PA (county, FIPS 73) Location: 40.99179 N, 80.33462 W Population (1990): 96246 (38844 housing units) Area: 933.7 sq km (land), 5.9 sq km (water) Lawrence County, SD (county, FIPS 81) Location: 44.36373 N, 103.79086 W Population (1990): 20655 (9092 housing units) Area: 2072.2 sq km (land), 0.7 sq km (water) Lawrence County, TN (county, FIPS 99) Location: 35.22377 N, 87.39326 W Population (1990): 35303 (14229 housing units) Area: 1598.6 sq km (land), 1.9 sq km (water) | |
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Lawrence Creek, OK (town, FIPS 41760) Location: 36.08507 N, 96.42433 W Population (1990): 97 (29 housing units) Area: 1.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
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Lawrence Park, PA (CDP, FIPS 41992) Location: 42.15187 N, 80.02170 W Population (1990): 4310 (1631 housing units) Area: 4.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
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Lawrenceburg, IN (city, FIPS 42462) Location: 39.10036 N, 84.86968 W Population (1990): 4375 (1867 housing units) Area: 10.9 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 47025 Lawrenceburg, KY (city, FIPS 44146) Location: 38.03481 N, 84.89455 W Population (1990): 5911 (2459 housing units) Area: 7.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 40342 Lawrenceburg, TN (city, FIPS 41340) Location: 35.24574 N, 87.33798 W Population (1990): 10412 (4711 housing units) Area: 24.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 38464 | |
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Lawrenceville, GA (city, FIPS 45488) Location: 33.94951 N, 83.99218 W Population (1990): 16848 (6674 housing units) Area: 32.0 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 30243, 30244, 30245 Lawrenceville, IL (city, FIPS 42405) Location: 38.72642 N, 87.68794 W Population (1990): 4897 (2330 housing units) Area: 4.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 62439 Lawrenceville, NJ (CDP, FIPS 39570) Location: 40.30140 N, 74.73015 W Population (1990): 6446 (2583 housing units) Area: 12.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 08648 Lawrenceville, NY Zip code(s): 12949 Lawrenceville, OH (village, FIPS 42210) Location: 39.98503 N, 83.87481 W Population (1990): 304 (114 housing units) Area: 0.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Lawrenceville, PA (borough, FIPS 42016) Location: 41.99908 N, 77.12950 W Population (1990): 481 (209 housing units) Area: 1.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 16929 Lawrenceville, VA (town, FIPS 44520) Location: 36.75759 N, 77.85196 W Population (1990): 1486 (552 housing units) Area: 2.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) | |
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Lorain County, OH (county, FIPS 93) Location: 41.46620 N, 82.15420 W Population (1990): 271126 (99937 housing units) Area: 1275.8 sq km (land), 1115.0 sq km (water) | |
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Loranger, LA Zip code(s): 70446 | |
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Lorenz Park, NY (CDP, FIPS 43511) Location: 42.26367 N, 73.76875 W Population (1990): 1811 (848 housing units) Area: 4.8 sq km (land), 0.3 sq km (water) | |
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Lorenzo, TX (town, FIPS 44032) Location: 33.67007 N, 101.53447 W Population (1990): 1208 (486 housing units) Area: 2.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Zip code(s): 79343 | |
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Loring, MT Zip code(s): 59537 | |
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Loring AFB, ME (CDP, FIPS 41260) Location: 46.94045 N, 67.89485 W Population (1990): 7829 (1532 housing units) Area: 20.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) | |
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Loring Afb, ME Zip code(s): 04751 | |
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Loring AFB, ME (CDP, FIPS 41260) Location: 46.94045 N, 67.89485 W Population (1990): 7829 (1532 housing units) Area: 20.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water) | |
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Loring Afb, ME Zip code(s): 04751 | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Lawrence Livermore Labs {Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory} | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) A research organaisatin operated by the {University of California} under a contract with the US Department of Energy. LLNL was founded on 2 September 1952 at the site of an old World War II naval air station. The Lab employs researchers from many scientific and engineering disciplines. Some of its departments are the National Ignition Facility, the Human Genome Center, the ASCI Tera-Scale Computing partnership, the Computer Security Technology Center, and the Site 300 Experimental Test Facility. Other research areas are Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Science, Automation and Robotics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Energy Research, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fusion, Geology and Geophysics, Health, Lasers and Optics, Materials Science, National Security, Physics, Sensors and Instrumentation, Space Science. LLNL also works with industry in research and licensing projects. At the end of fiscal year 1995, the lab had signed agreements for 193 cost-shared research projects involving 201 companies and worth nearly $600m. {Home (http://www.llnl.gov/)}. Address: Fremont, California, USA. (1996-10-30) | |
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
Lorenz attractor in the {phase space} of the solution to certain systems of (non-linear) {differential equations}. Under certain conditions, the motion of a particle described by such as system will neither converge to a steady state nor diverge to infinity, but will stay in a bounded but chaotically defined region. By {chaotic}, we mean that the particle's location, while definitely in the attractor, might as well be randomly placed there. That is, the particle appears to move randomly, and yet obeys a deeper order, since is never leaves the attractor. Lorenz modelled the location of a particle moving subject to atmospheric forces and obtained a certain system of {ordinary differential equations}. When he solved the system numerically, he found that his particle moved wildly and apparently randomly. After a while, though, he found that while the momentary behaviour of the particle was chaotic, the general pattern of an attractor appeared. In his case, the pattern was the butterfly shaped attractor now known as the {Lorenz attractor}. (1996-01-13) | |
From The Elements (22Oct97) [elements]: | |
lawrencium Symbol: Lr Atomic number: 103 Atomic weight: (262) Appearance unknown, however it is most likely silvery-white or grey and metallic. Lawrencium is a synthetic rare-earth metal. There are eight known radioisotopes, the most stable being Lr-262 with a half-life of 3.6 hours. Due to the short half-life of lawrencium, and its radioactivity, there are no known uses for it. Identified by Albert Ghiorso in 1961 at Berkeley. It was produced by bombarding californium with boron ions. The name is temporary {IUPAC} nomenclature, the origin of the name comes from Ernest O. Lawrence, the inventor of the cyclotron. If sufficient amounts of lawrencium were produced, it would pose a radiation hazard. |