n. 1. a methyl with the hydrogen atom replaced by an amino radical. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. a transparent paper-like product made of regenerated cellulose, produced in sheets and rolls, which is impervious to moisture and germs, and which is used to wrap candy, cigarettes, and a wide variety of other products for distribution and retail sale; as, a pack of cigarettes in a cellophane wrapper. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

n. (Chem.) A colorless gas, CH3Cl, of a sweet odor, easily condensed to a liquid; -- called also methyl chloride. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. chlwro`s light green + &unr_; to show: cf. F. chlorophane. ] 1. (Min.) A variety of fluor spar, which, when heated, gives a beautiful emerald green light. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Physiol.) The yellowish green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina. See Chromophane. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; color + &unr_; to show. ] (Physiol.) A general name for the several coloring matters, red, green, yellow, etc., present in the inner segments in the cones of the retina, held in solution by fats, and slowly decolorized by light; distinct from the photochemical pigments of the rods of the retina. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. chryso`s gold + &unr_; to show. ] (Chem.) A glucoside extracted from rhubarb as a bitter, yellow, crystalline powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid on decomposition. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; wave + &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; To appear: cf. F. cymophane. So named in allusion to a peculiar opalescence often seen in it. ] (Min.) See Chrysoberyl. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. diaphane diaphanous. See Diaphanous. ] A woven silk stuff with transparent and colored figures; diaper work. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. OF. diaphaner to make transparent. See Diaphanous. ] Transparent or translucent. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. diaphanéité. See Diaphanous. ] The quality of being diaphanous; transparency; pellucidness. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From Ether. ] (Chem.) A gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H6, forming a constituent of ordinary illuminating gas. It is the second member of the paraffin series, and its most important derivatives are common alcohol (ethyl alcohol), acetaldehyde, ether, and acetic acid. Called also dimethyl. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. 1. same as Ghanaian (in both senses).
Syn. -- Ghanian, Ghanaian. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Gr. glayko`s silvery, gray + fai`nesqai to appear. ] (Min.) A mineral of a dark bluish color, related to amphibole. It is characteristic of certain crystalline rocks. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Holo + Gr. &unr_; visible, fr. &unr_; to appear. ] (Zool.) Same as Holometabolic. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. "y`alos glass + &unr_; to appear.] (Min.) A species of the feldspar group containing barium. See Feldspar. [1913 Webster]

n. [ Hydro-, 1 + Gr. &unr_; to show, appear: cf. F. hydrophane. ] (Min.) A semitranslucent variety of opal that becomes translucent or transparent on immersion in water. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) A persulphocyanate. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. leykofanh`s appearing bright or white; leyko`s white + fai`nein to show: cf. G. leukophan. ] (Min.) A mineral of a greenish yellow color; it is a silicate of glucina, lime, and soda with fluorine. Called also leucophanite. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Litho- + Gr. fai`nein to show, reveal. ] Porcelain impressed with figures which are made distinct by transmitted light, as in a lamp shade or when hung in a window. -- Lith`o*phan"ic a. -- Li*thoph"a*ny n. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ Malamic + ethane. ] (Chem.) A white crystalline substance forming the ethyl salt of malamic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Methal. ] (Chem.) A light, colorless, gaseous, inflammable hydrocarbon, CH4; marsh gas. It is the simplest of the aliphatic hydrocarbons. See Marsh gas, under Gas. [ 1913 Webster ]

Methane series (Chem.), a series of saturated hydrocarbons, of which methane is the first member and type, and (because of their general chemical inertness and indifference) called also the paraffin (little affinity) series. The lightest members are gases, as methane, ethane; intermediate members are liquids, as hexane, heptane, etc. (found in benzine, kerosene, etc.); while the highest members are white, waxy, or fatty solids, as paraffin proper. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Nitro- + methane. ] (Chem.) A nitro derivative of methane (CH3.NO2), obtained as a mobile liquid; -- called also nitrocarbol. It has been used as a rocket fuel and as a gasoline additive to add power to the fuel, especially in racing cars. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. orcanète. ] (Bot.) Same as Alkanet, 2. Ainsworth. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A little orphan. Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Oxamic + ethyl. ] (Chem.) Ethyl oxamate, obtained as a white scaly crystalline powder. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Fane. [ Obs. ] Joye. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. fanero`s visible, from fai`nein to bring to light. ] Evident; visible. [ 1913 Webster ]

Phanerite series (Geol.), the uppermost part of the earth's crust, consisting of deposits produced by causes in obvious operation. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL., from Gr. fanero`s evident + karpo`s fruit (but taken to mean, ovary). ] (Zool.) Same as Acraspeda. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. fanero`s evident + kw`dwn a bell. ] (Zool.) Having an umbrella-shaped or bell-shaped body, with a wide, open cavity beneath; -- said of certain jellyfishes. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. fanero`s visible + E. crystalline. ] (Geol.) Distinctly crystalline; -- used of rocks. Opposed to cryptocrystalline. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. fanero`s evident + da`ktylos finger. ] (Zool.) Same as Saururæ. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. fanero`s visible (fr. fai`nein to bring to light) + ga`mos marriage. ] (Bot.) That one of the two primary divisions of the vegetable kingdom which contains the phanerogamic, or flowering, plants. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Bot.) Phanerogamous. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. Having visible flowers containing distinct stamens and pistils; -- said of plants. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. fanero`s evident + glw`ssa tongue. ] (Zool.) Having a conspicious tongue; -- said of certain reptiles and insects. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) any polymer containing [ -NH.CO.O- ] linkages; such polymers are much used as the basis of light but rigid foams for packaging (
polyurethane foam) and for hard coatings, as on floors. [ PJC ]

a. & v. t. See Profane. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Pyrophanous. ] (Min.) A mineral which is opaque in its natural state, but is said to change its color and become transparent by heat. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. "ro`don the rose + fai`nein to show.] (Physiol.) The red pigment contained in the inner segments of the cones of the retina in animals. See Chromophane. W. Kühne. [1913 Webster]

n. Half or imperfect transparency; translucency. [ R. ] Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. thein, þein, AS. þegen, þegn; akin to OHG. degan a follower, warrior, boy, MHG. degen a hero, G. degen hero, soldier, Icel. þegn a thane, a freeman; probably akin to Gr. te`knon a child, ti`ktein to bear, beget, or perhaps to Goth. þius servant, AS. þeów, G. dienen to serve. ] A dignitary under the Anglo-Saxons and Danes in England. Of these there were two orders, the king's thanes, who attended the kings in their courts and held lands immediately of them, and the ordinary thanes, who were lords of manors and who had particular jurisdiction within their limits. After the Conquest, this title was disused, and baron took its place. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Among the ancient Scots, thane was a title of honor, which seems gradually to have declined in its significance. Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The property or jurisdiction of a thane; thanage. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The character or dignity of a thane; also, thanes, collectively. J. R. Green. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or dignity of a thane; thanehood; also, the seignioralty of a thane. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; appearing three-fold; &unr_; (see Tri-) + &unr_; to appear cf. F. triphane. ] (Min.) Spodumene. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. uréthane. See Urea; Ether. ] 1. (Org. Chem.) A white crystalline substance, NH2.CO.OC2H5, produced by the action of ammonia on ethyl carbonate or by heating urea nitrate and ethyl alcohol. It is used as a hypnotic, antipyretic, and antispasmodic. Hence, any ester of carbamic acid. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. same as polyurethane. [ PJC ]

n. [ Xantho- + Gr. fai`nein to show. ] (Physiol.) The yellow pigment present in the inner segments of the retina in animals. See Chromophane. [ 1913 Webster ]