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A body obtained from hemoglobin, by the action of reducing agents in the absence of oxygen.

An apparatus for measuring the amount of hemoglobin in a fluid, by comparing it with a solution of known strength and of normal color.

rom blood. It exists the red blood corpuscles united with globulin, and the form of hemoglobin or oxyhemoglobin gives to the blood its red color.

salt or organic compound containing iron, which when ingested tends to increase the hemoglobin contents of the blood.

A form of hemoglobinometer.

Relating to the measurement of the amount of hematin or hemoglobin contained in blood, or other fluids.

See Hemoglobin.

A member of the highest rank of nobility in Germany and Austria, corresponding to the British duke.

rightful goblin; an imp; a bugaboo; also, a name formerly given to the household spirit, Robin Goodfellow. Macaulay.

The quality or state of being honest; probity; fairness and straightforwardness of conduct, speech, etc.; integrity; sincerity; truthfulness; freedom from fraud or guile. That we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 1 Tim. ii. 2.

High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation.

Conformity to the principles of honor, probity, or moral rectitude; fairness; uprightness; reputableness.

The catkin or strobilaceous fruit of the hop, much used in brewing to give a bitter taste.

d from the combination of, hydrogen and cyanogen. Hydrocyanic acid (Chem.), a colorless, mobile, volatile liquid, HCN, having a characteristic peach-blossom odor. It is one of the most deadly poisons. It is made by the action of sulphuric acid on yellow prussiate of potassium (potassium ferrocyanide), and chemically re…

and fluorine; fluohydric; as, hydrofluoric acid. Hydrofluoric acid (Chem.), a colorless, mobile, volatile liquid, HF, very corrosive in its action, and having a strong, pungent, suffocating odor. It is produced by the action of sulphuric acid on fluorite, and is usually collected as a solution in water. It attacks all…

See Hydrophobia.

The lower lip of trilobites, crustaceans, etc.

See Immobile.

Probity; integrity; honesty. Woodward.

resembling a small turnip, but with a very acrid juice. See Jack in the Pulpit, and Wake-robin. -- Indian wheat, maize or Indian corn. -- Indian yellow. (a) An intense rich yellow color, deeper than gamboge but less pure than cadmium. (b) See Euxanthin.