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dual, characterized by definiteness and independence of function, in distinction from the morphological individual or morphon.

The essential coloring principle of cochineal, extracted as a purple-red amorphous mass. It is a glucoside and possesses acid properties; -- hence called also carminic acid. Carmine red (Chem.), a coloring matter obtained from carmine as a purple-red substance, and probably allied to the phthaleïns.…

tible into starches and sugars by the action of heat and acids. When pure, it is a white amorphous mass. See Starch, Granulose, Lignin. Unsized, well bleached linen paper is merely pure cellulose. Goodale. Starch cellulose, the delicate framework which remains when the soluble part (granulose) of starch is removed by s…

A white amorphous substance, the insoluble part of cherry gum; -- called also meta-arabinic acid.

A white amorphous horny substance forming the harder part of the outer integument of insects, crustacea, and various other invertebrates; entomolin.

A colorless, amorphous, nitrogenous substance, tasteless and odorless, formed from cartilaginous tissue by long-continued action of boiling water. It is similar to gelatin, and is a large ingredient of commercial gelatin.

Red sulphide of mercury, occurring in brilliant red crystals, and also in red or brown amorphous masses. It is used in medicine.

9NO5, extracted from the Colchicum autumnale, or meadow saffron, as a white or yellowish amorphous powder, with a harsh, bitter taste; -- called also colchicia.

umbic acid (Chem.), an organic acid extracted from the columbo root as a bitter, yellow, amorphous substance.

A white amorphous substance, regarded as a polymeric modification of isocyanic acid.

A white amorphous substance, regarded as a glucoside, extracted from the corm of Cyclamen Europæum.

The division of that which is morphologically one organ into two or more, as the division of an organ of a plant into a pair or cluster.

isonous alkaloid extracted from the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria), as a colorless amorphous powder.

A translucent, gummy, amorphous substance, nearly tasteless and odorless, used as a substitute for gum, for sizing, etc., and obtained from starch by the action of heat, acids, or diastase. It is of somewhat variable composition, containing several carbohydrates which change easily to their respective varieties of suga…

Either one of the two forms of a dimorphous substance; as, calcite and aragonite are dimorphs.

Having the property of dimorphism; dimorphous.

bles and maxillæ) with which they pierce the skin of animals. They undergo a complete metamorphosis, their larvæ (called maggots) being usually without feet.

A white amorphous substance obtained as a polymeric modification of acrolein.

r plumes; to deprive of decoration; to dishonor; to degrade. Displumed, degraded, and metamorphosed. Burke.

A glucoside extracted from the bittersweet (Solanum Dulcamara), as a yellow amorphous substance. It probably occasions the compound taste. See Bittersweet, 3(a).