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EDTA
(gcide) | chelating agent \che"lat*ing a`gent\, n. (Chem.)
a compound which forms a chelate with a metal ion.
Note: Commonly used chelating agents in laboratory use are
EDTA and sodium citrate. Citrate is used as an
additive to blood collected in blood banks, to chelate
the calcium ions and retard clotting.
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edta
(wn) | EDTA
n 1: a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in
cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning [syn:
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, EDTA] |
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redtail
(encz) | redtail, n: |
redtail
(gcide) | Redstart \Red"start`\ (-st?rt`), n. [Red + start tail.] (Zool.)
(a) A small, handsome European singing bird ({Phoenicurus
phoenicurus}, formerly Ruticilla phoenicurus),
allied to the nightingale; -- called also redtail,
brantail, fireflirt, firetail. The black
redstart is Phoenicurus ochruros (formerly
Phoenicurus tithys), and is now rare and protected
by law in England. The name is also applied to several
other species of Ruticilla and allied genera, native
of India.
(b) An American fly-catching warbler ({Setophaga
ruticilla}). The male is black, with large patches of
orange-red on the sides, wings, and tail. The female
is olive, with yellow patches.
[1913 Webster +PJC]Redtail \Red"tail`\ (-t?l`), n. (Zool.)
(a) The red-tailed hawk.
(b) The European redstart.
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Redtail
(gcide) | Redstart \Red"start`\ (-st?rt`), n. [Red + start tail.] (Zool.)
(a) A small, handsome European singing bird ({Phoenicurus
phoenicurus}, formerly Ruticilla phoenicurus),
allied to the nightingale; -- called also redtail,
brantail, fireflirt, firetail. The black
redstart is Phoenicurus ochruros (formerly
Phoenicurus tithys), and is now rare and protected
by law in England. The name is also applied to several
other species of Ruticilla and allied genera, native
of India.
(b) An American fly-catching warbler ({Setophaga
ruticilla}). The male is black, with large patches of
orange-red on the sides, wings, and tail. The female
is olive, with yellow patches.
[1913 Webster +PJC]Redtail \Red"tail`\ (-t?l`), n. (Zool.)
(a) The red-tailed hawk.
(b) The European redstart.
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Red-tailed
(gcide) | Red-tailed \Red"-tailed`\ (-t?ld`), a.
Having a red tail.
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Red-tailed hawk (Zool.), a large North American hawk
(Buteo borealis). When adult its tail is chestnut red.
Called also hen hawck, and red-tailed buzzard.
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red-tailed buzzard
(gcide) | Red-tailed \Red"-tailed`\ (-t?ld`), a.
Having a red tail.
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Red-tailed hawk (Zool.), a large North American hawk
(Buteo borealis). When adult its tail is chestnut red.
Called also hen hawck, and red-tailed buzzard.
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Red-tailed hawk
(gcide) | Red-tailed \Red"-tailed`\ (-t?ld`), a.
Having a red tail.
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Red-tailed hawk (Zool.), a large North American hawk
(Buteo borealis). When adult its tail is chestnut red.
Called also hen hawck, and red-tailed buzzard.
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Red-tape
(gcide) | Red-tape \Red"-tape`\ (-t?p`), a.
Pertaining to, or characterized by, official formality. See
Red tape, under Red, a.
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Red-tapism
(gcide) | Red-tapism \Red`-tap"ism\ (r?d`t?p"?z'm), n.
Strict adherence to official formalities. --J. C. Shairp.
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Red-tapist
(gcide) | Red-tapist \Red`-tap"ist\, n.
One who is tenacious of a strict adherence to official
formalities. --Ld. Lytton.
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edta
(wn) | EDTA
n 1: a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in
cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning [syn:
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, EDTA] |
redtail
(wn) | redtail
n 1: dark brown American hawk species having a reddish-brown
tail [syn: redtail, red-tailed hawk, {Buteo
jamaicensis}]
2: European songbird with a reddish breast and tail; related to
Old World robins [syn: redstart, redtail] |
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