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the long e or ee. In derivatives from Latin words with ae, it is mostly superseded by e. For most words found with this initial combination, the reader will therefore search under the letter E.

A form of fruit in the cycle of development of the Rusts or Brands, an order of fungi, formerly considered independent plants.

s, the mythic god of the winds; pertaining to, or produced by, the wind; aërial. Viewless forms the æolian organ play. Campbell. Æolian attachment, a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the

To combine or charge with gas; usually with carbonic acid gas, formerly called fixed air. His sparkling sallies bubbled up as from aërated natural fountains. Carlyle.

That which supplies with air; esp. an apparatus used for charging mineral waters with gas and in making soda water.

ir, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air; as, aërial regions or currents. "Aërial spirits." Milton. "Aërial voyages." Darwin.

The act of becoming aërified, or of changing from a solid or liquid form into an aëriform state; the state of being aëriform.

Having the form or nature of air, or of an elastic fluid; gaseous. Hence fig.: Unreal.

The combining form of the Greek word meaning air.

Microörganisms which live in contact with the air and need oxygen for their growth; as the microbacteria which form on the surface of putrefactive fluids.

A form of hydro-aëroplane; a flying boat.

A ground or field, esp. one equipped with housing and other facilities, used for flying purposes. -- A`ër*o*drom"ic (#), a.

Pertaining to the force of air in motion.

The science which treats of the air and other gaseous bodies under the action of force, and of their mechanical effects.

A plane or arched surface for sustaining bodies by its movement through the air; a spread wing, as of a bird.

A cannon capable of being trained at very high angles for use against aircraft.

Acting by the force of air and water; as, an aërohydrodynamic wheel.

Divination from the state of the air or from atmospheric substances; also, forecasting changes in the weather.

An instrument for ascertaining the weight or density of air and gases.

An instrument, proposed by Edison, for greatly intensifying speech. It consists of a phonograph diaphragm so arranged that its action opens and closes valves, producing synchronous air blasts sufficient to operate a larger diaphragm with greater amplitude of vibration.