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Same as Amortization.

Having unequal oblique axes; as, anorthic crystals.

A mineral of the feldspar family, commonly occurring in small glassy crystals, also a constituent of some igneous rocks. It is a lime feldspar. See Feldspar.

A feldspar closely related to orthoclase, but triclinic. It is chiefly a silicate of sodium, potassium, and aluminium. Sp. gr., 2.57 -- 2.60.

Distorted vision, in which straight lines appear bent.

roducing amusing figures or pictures by means of two revolving disks, on one of which distorted figures are painted.

A granular igneous rock composed almost exclusively of a soda- lime feldspar, usually labradorite.

Before death; -- generally used adjectivelly; as, an ante- mortem statement; ante-mortem examination.

An outer port, gate, or door.

An outer porch or vestibule.

The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

Of or pertaining to the aorta.

Inflammation of the aorta.

On or towards the port or left side; -- said of the helm.

A bringer in; an importer. [Obs.] Sir M. Hale.

To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to apportion time among various employments.

The quality of being apportioned or in proportion. [Obs. & R.]

One who apportions.

The act of apportioning; a dividing into just proportions or shares; a division or shares; a division and assignment, to each proprietor, of his just portion of an undivided right or property. A. Hamilton.

Nitric acid. [Archaic]