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One of a class of strongly basic substances derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by a basic atom or radical.

A solution of silver phosphate in an aqueous solution of ethylene diamine, used as an antiseptic astringent and as a disinfectant.

The Impatiens balsamina, or garden balsam.

The state of being beamy.

A colorless liquid base, C4H9NH2, of which there are four isomeric varieties.

A mineral, the hydrous silicate of zinc.

An isocyanide of a hydrocarbon radical. The carbamines are liquids, usually colorless, and of unendurable odor.

A genus of cruciferous plants, containing the lady's-smock, cuckooflower, bitter cress, meadow cress, etc.

The quality of being creamy.

To examine or question, as a witness who has been called and examined by the opposite party. "The opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses." Kent.

One who cross-examines or conducts a crosse-examination.

A compound containing two amido groups united with one or more basic or positive radicals, -- as contrasted with a diamide.

, NH(C2H5)2, having a strong fishy odor resembling that of herring or sardines. Cf. Methylamine.

The state of being dreamy.

A café, or room in a café, in which smoking is allowed.

A light textile fabric, like a fine bunting.

moniacal odor. It is a strong base, and is a derivative of ammonia. Called also ethyl carbamine, and amido ethane.

eason, a cause, the truth of a statement; to inquire or search into; to explore; as, to examine a mineral; to examine a ship to know whether she is seaworthy; to examine a proposition, theory, or question. Examine well your own thoughts. Chaucer. Examine their counsels and their cares. Shak.

A person examined.

One who examines, tries, or inspects; one who interrogates; an officer or person charged with the duty of making an examination; as, an examiner of students for a degree; an examiner in chancery, in the patent office, etc.