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pyroelectric (iou) and Latinist (iou)


pyroelectric (iou)



pyroelectric adjective. M19.
[from PYRO- + ELECTRIC.]
Of a crystal or crystalline substance: that becomes electrically polar when heated. Also, of, pertaining to, or utilizing this effect.
pyroelec'tricity noun (the property of displaying) electric polarization induced by heating M19.

Latinist (iou)



Latinist noun. M16.
[medieval Latin latinista, formed as LATIN adjective & noun: see -IST. Cf. French latiniste.]
An expert in or student of Latin. Formerly also, a writer of Latin. M16.
A theologian of the Latin Church. M16.
Lati'nistic adjective pertaining to or characterized by Latinism; characteristic of a Latinist: E19.