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yolk, usually surrounded by the "white" or albumen, and inclosed in a shell or strong membrane.

A kind of posset made of eggs, brandy, sugar, and ale. Lamb.

That branch of biology which treats of the electrical phenomena of living organisms.

That branch of science which treats of the relation of electricity to chemical changes.

The branch of science which treats of the properties of electric currents; dynamical electricity.

That branch of electrical science which treats of electricity in motion.

That branch of physiology which treats of electric phenomena produced through physiological agencies.

The branch of medical science which treats of the applications agent.

That branch of electrical science which treats of the effect of an electric current upon the temperature of a conductor, or a part of a circuit composed of two different metals.

A branching frame, often of ornamental design, to support electric illuminating lamps.

That branch of physical science which treats of the phenomena of electricity and its properties.

That branch of science which treats of statical electricity or electric force in a state of rest.

em. The Elzevir editions are valued for their neatness, and the elegant small types used. Brande & C.

To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance. Those tears eternal that embalm the dead. Pope.

umatic oils, oils obtained by distilling various organic substances at high temperatures. Brande & C.

The act of inclosing in a capsule; the growth of a membrane around (any part) so as to inclose it in a capsule.

Encumbrance. [R.]

The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge; esp., a work in which the various branches of science or art are discussed separately, and usually in alphabetical order; a cyclopedia.

The deep sensitive and vascular layer of the skin and mucous membranes. -- En`de*ron"ic, a.

The membrane lining the cavities of the heart.