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dicoccous (medicine) and snap-(6) (iou)


dicoccous (medicine)


dicoccous
<botany> Composed pf two coherent, one-seeded carpels; as, a dicoccous capsule.

Origin: Gr. = twice + grain, seed.

Source: Websters Dictionary


snap-(6) (iou)



snap- combining form. [snap] L17.
[Repr. SNAP noun, verb.]
In combs. in various senses, as 'that snaps', 'that opens, closes, etc., with a snap.'
snap-action adjective (a) designating a gun whose hinged barrel is secured by a spring catch; (b) designating a switch or relay that makes and breaks contact rapidly, independently of the speed of the activating mechanism. snap-bean US a bean grown for its pods which are broken into pieces and cooked, as a French bean or a runner bean; a pod of such a bean. snap-beetle = click-beetle s.v. CLICK noun1. snap-bolt a bolt which locks automatically when a door or window closes. snap-brim adjective & noun (a) adjective (of a hat) having a brim which may be turned up and down at opposite sides; (b) noun a hat with such a brim. snap-brimmed adjective = snap-brim (a) above. snap-fastener a press-stud. snap gauge Mechanics a form of caliper gauge used to check the precise size of a component. snap head (a tool used to shape) a round head on a rivet, bolt, etc. snap-hook (a) Angling a device consisting of several connected hooks; (b) a hook etc. with a spring allowing the entrance but barring the escape of a cord, link, etc.; a karabiner. snap-in adjective that is attached or secured with a snap. snap-link = snap-hook (b) above. snap-lock = snap-bolt above. snap-off adjective that is removed with a snap. snap-on adjective that is attached or secured with a snap. snap-ring = snap-hook (b) above. snap roll Aeronautics a manoeuvre in which an aircraft in level flight makes a single quick revolution about its longitudinal axis. snap-sound Medicine a snapping sound heard in auscultation of the heart. snap switch a snap-action switch. snapweed any of the balsams (genus Impatiens), so called from their explosively dehiscent capsules.