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A group of Coelenterata, comprising the Anthozoa Ctenophora. The sea anemone, or actinia, is a familiar example.

Of or pertaining to the Actinozoa.

One of the Actinozoa.

A kind of embryo of certain hydroids (Tubularia), having a stellate form.

the qualities of adamant; incapable of being broken, dissolved, or penetrated; as, adamantine bonds or chains.

Not transmitting the actinic rays.

A small plane or surface, usually capable of adjustment but not of manipulation, for preserving lateral balance in an aëroplane or flying machine.

Moving the emotions; fitted to excite the emotions; pathetic; touching; as, an affecting address; an affecting sight. The most affecting music is generally the most simple.

In an affecting manner; is a manner to excite emotions.

Grievously painful; distressing; afflictive; as, an afflicting event. -- Af*flict"ing*ly, adv.

In an affronting manner.

Pertaining to, or like, agate.

Uniting, as glue; causing, or tending to cause, adhesion. -- n.

Consisting of root words combined but not materially altered as to form or meaning; as, agglutinate forms, languages, etc. See Agglutination, 2.

The act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance; the state of being thus united; adhesion of parts.

Pertaining to agglutination; tending to unite, or having power to cause adhesion; adhesive.

Making worse or more heinous; as, aggravating circumstances.

In an aggravating manner.

See Inulin.

A substance produced by acting upon uric with warm and very dilute nitric acid.