n. a genus of deciduous trees of India and Sri Lanka.
Syn. -- genus Chloroxylon. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

‖n. [ NL., from Gr. 'eryqro`s red + &unr_; wood. So named from the red wood of some species. ] (Bot.) A genus of shrubs or small trees of the Flax family, growing in tropical countries. E. Coca is the source of cocaine. See Coca. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Chem.) A combining form, also used adjectively, indicating hydroxyl as an ingredient. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hydroxy acid (Chem.), an organic acid, having (besides the hydroxyl group of the carboxyl radical) an alcoholic hydroxyl group, and thus having the qualities of an alcohol in addition to its acid properties; as, lactic and tartaric acids are hydroxy acids. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Hydro-, 2 + oxygen + -yl. ] (Chem.) A compound radical, or unsaturated group, HO, consisting of one atom of hydrogen and one of oxygen. It is a characteristic part of the hydrates, the alcohols, the oxygen acids, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Hydroxyl + amine. ] (Chem.) A nitrogenous, organic base, NH2.OH, resembling ammonia, and produced by a modified reduction of nitric acid. It is usually obtained as a volatile, unstable solution in water. It acts as a strong reducing agent. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. a methyl radical with a hydroxyl group replacing one of the hydrogen atoms. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. A crystalline amino acid (C5H9NO3), a hydroxylated proline, obtained by hydrolysis of gelatin or collagen. Chemically it is 4-hydroxy-L-proline. It is classified as nonessential for growth in rats. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

{ } a. (Chem.) Combined with a relatively large amount of oxygen; -- said of higher oxides. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

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

a. (Chem.) Perchloric; as, hyperoxymuriatic acid. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) A morate. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. morus a mulberry tree + Gr. &unr_; wood. ] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the mulberry; moric. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖prop. n. [ NL., fr. Gr. my`ron a sweet juice distilling from a plant + xy`lon wood. ] (Bot.) A genus of leguminous trees of tropical America, the different species of which yield balsamic products, among which are balsam of Peru, and balsam of Tolu. The species were formerly referred to Myrospermum. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Nitro- + oxygen + -yl. ] (Chem.) The group -NO2, usually called the nitro group. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. paroxysme, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to sharpen, irritate; para` beside, beyond + &unr_; to sharpen, from &unr_; sharp. ] 1. (Med.) The fit, attack, or exacerbation, of a disease that occurs at intervals, or has decided remissions or intermissions. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Any sudden and violent emotion; spasmodic passion or action; a convulsion; a fit. [ 1913 Webster ]

The returning paroxysms of diffidence and despair. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms; as, a paroxysmal pain; paroxysmal temper. -- Par`ox*ys"mal*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;, a. See Para-, and Oxytone. ] (Gr. Gram.) A word having an acute accent on the penultimate syllable. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;. See Pro-, and Paroxytone. ] (Gr. Gram.) A word which has the acute accent on the antepenult. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Proxies [ Contr. from procuracy. Cf. Proctor. ] 1. The agency for another who acts through the agent; authority to act for another, esp. to vote in a legislative or corporate capacity. [ 1913 Webster ]

I have no man's proxy: I speak only for myself. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The person who is substituted or deputed to act or vote for another. [ 1913 Webster ]

Every peer . . . may make another lord of parliament his proxy, to vote for him in his absence. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A writing by which one person authorizes another to vote in his stead, as in a corporation meeting. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Eng. Law) The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Eccl.) See Procuration. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To act or vote by proxy; to do anything by the agency of another. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office or agency of a proxy. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. pyroxyle. See Pyroxylic, -yl. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pyro- + Gr. &unr_; wood. ] (Old Chem.) Derived from wood by distillation; -- formerly used in designating crude wood spirit. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; -- called also pyroxyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; iron + &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; wood. ] (Bot.) A genus of tropical sapotaceous trees noted for their very hard wood; ironwood. [ 1913 Webster ]