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AcadianAcadian A*ca"di*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Acadie, or Nova Scotia. ``Acadian
farmers.' --Longfellow. -- n. A native of Acadie.
Acadian epoch (Geol.), an epoch at the beginning of the
American paleozoic time, and including the oldest American
rocks known to be fossiliferous. See Geology.
Acadian owl (Zo["o]l.), a small North American owl
(Nyctule Acadica); the saw-whet. Acadian epochAcadian A*ca"di*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Acadie, or Nova Scotia. ``Acadian
farmers.' --Longfellow. -- n. A native of Acadie.
Acadian epoch (Geol.), an epoch at the beginning of the
American paleozoic time, and including the oldest American
rocks known to be fossiliferous. See Geology.
Acadian owl (Zo["o]l.), a small North American owl
(Nyctule Acadica); the saw-whet. Acadian owlSaw-whet Saw"-whet`, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A small North American owl (Nyctale Acadica), destitute of
ear tufts and having feathered toes; -- called also Acadian
owl. Acadian owlAcadian A*ca"di*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Acadie, or Nova Scotia. ``Acadian
farmers.' --Longfellow. -- n. A native of Acadie.
Acadian epoch (Geol.), an epoch at the beginning of the
American paleozoic time, and including the oldest American
rocks known to be fossiliferous. See Geology.
Acadian owl (Zo["o]l.), a small North American owl
(Nyctule Acadica); the saw-whet. AccadianAccadian Ac*ca"di*an, a. [From the city Accad. See Gen. x.
10.]
Pertaining to a race supposed to have lived in Babylonia
before the Assyrian conquest. -- Ac*ca"di*an, n., Ac"cad,
n. --Sayce. AccadianAccadian Ac*ca"di*an, a. [From the city Accad. See Gen. x.
10.]
Pertaining to a race supposed to have lived in Babylonia
before the Assyrian conquest. -- Ac*ca"di*an, n., Ac"cad,
n. --Sayce. Arcadian
Arcadian Ar*ca"di*an, Arcadic Ar*ca"dic, a. [L. Arcadius,
Arcadicus, fr. Arcadia: cf. F. Arcadien, Arcadique.]
Of or pertaining to Arcadia; pastoral; ideally rural; as,
Arcadian simplicity or scenery.
BadianBadian Ba"di*an, n. [F. badiane, fr. Per. b[=a]di[=a]n anise.]
(Bot.)
An evergreen Chinese shrub of the Magnolia family (Illicium
anisatum), and its aromatic seeds; Chinese anise; star
anise. Barbadian
Barbadian Bar*ba"di*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Barbados. -- n. A native of Barbados.
CanadianCanadian Ca*na"di*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Canada. -- n. A native or inhabitant of
Canada.
Canadian period (Geol.), A subdivision of the American
Lower Silurian system embracing the calciferous, Quebec,
and Chazy epochs. This period immediately follows the
primordial or Cambrian period, and is by many geologists
regarded as the beginning of the Silurian age, See the
Diagram, under Geology. Canadian burnetBurnet Bur"net, n. [OE. burnet burnet; also, brownish (the
plant perh. being named from its color), fr. F. brunet, dim.
of brun brown; cf. OF. brunete a sort of flower. See
Brunette.] (Bot.)
A genus of perennial herbs (Poterium); especially,
P.Sanguisorba, the common, or garden, burnet.
Burnet moth (Zo["o]l.), in England, a handsome moth
(Zyg[ae]na filipendula), with crimson spots on the
wings.
Burnet saxifrage. (Bot.) See Saxifrage.
Canadian burnet, a marsh plant (Poterium Canadensis).
Great burnet, Wild burnet, Poterium (or Sanguisorba)
oficinalis. Canadian periodCanadian Ca*na"di*an, a.
Of or pertaining to Canada. -- n. A native or inhabitant of
Canada.
Canadian period (Geol.), A subdivision of the American
Lower Silurian system embracing the calciferous, Quebec,
and Chazy epochs. This period immediately follows the
primordial or Cambrian period, and is by many geologists
regarded as the beginning of the Silurian age, See the
Diagram, under Geology. Canadian wild riceRice Rice, n. [F. riz (cf. Pr. ris, It. riso), L. oryza, Gr.
???, ???, probably from the Persian; cf. OPers. br[=i]zi,
akin to Skr. vr[=i]hi; or perh. akin to E. rye. Cf. Rye.]
(Bot.)
A well-known cereal grass (Oryza sativa) and its seed. This
plant is extensively cultivated in warm climates, and the
grain forms a large portion of the food of the inhabitants.
In America it grows chiefly on low, moist land, which can be
overflowed.
Ant rice. (Bot.) See under Ant.
French rice. (Bot.) See Amelcorn.
Indian rice., a tall reedlike water grass (Zizania
aquatica), bearing panicles of a long, slender grain,
much used for food by North American Indians. It is common
in shallow water in the Northern States. Called also
water oat, Canadian wild rice, etc.
Mountain rice, any species of an American genus
(Oryzopsis) of grasses, somewhat resembling rice.
Rice bunting. (Zo["o]l.) Same as Ricebird.
Rice hen (Zo["o]l.), the Florida gallinule.
Rice mouse (Zo["o]l.), a large dark-colored field mouse
(Calomys palistris) of the Southern United States.
Rice paper, a kind of thin, delicate paper, brought from
China, -- used for painting upon, and for the manufacture
of fancy articles. It is made by cutting the pith of a
large herb (Fatsia papyrifera, related to the ginseng)
into one roll or sheet, which is flattened out under
pressure. Called also pith paper.
Rice troupial (Zo["o]l.), the bobolink.
Rice water, a drink for invalids made by boiling a small
quantity of rice in water.
Rice-water discharge (Med.), a liquid, resembling rice
water in appearance, which is vomited, and discharged from
the bowels, in cholera.
Rice weevil (Zo["o]l.), a small beetle (Calandra, or
Sitophilus, oryz[ae]) which destroys rice, wheat, and
Indian corn by eating out the interior; -- called also
black weevil. IrradianceIrradiance Ir*ra"di*ance, Irradiancy Ir*ra"di*an*cy, n.
[From Irradiant.]
1. The act of irradiating; emission of rays of light.
2. That which irradiates or is irradiated; luster; splendor;
irradiation; brilliancy. --Milton. IrradiancyIrradiance Ir*ra"di*ance, Irradiancy Ir*ra"di*an*cy, n.
[From Irradiant.]
1. The act of irradiating; emission of rays of light.
2. That which irradiates or is irradiated; luster; splendor;
irradiation; brilliancy. --Milton. IrradiantIrradiant Ir*ra"di*ant, a. [L. irradians, -antis, p. pr. See
Irradiate.]
Irradiating or illuminating; as, the irradiant moon. --Boyse. Nomadian
Nomadian No*ma"di*an, n.
A nomad. [R.]
Orcadian
Orcadian Or*ca"di*an, a. [L. Orcades the Orkney Islands.]
Of or pertaining to the Orkney Islands.
Palladian
Palladian Pal*la"di*an, a. (Arch.)
Of, pertaining to, or designating, a variety of the revived
classic style of architecture, founded on the works of Andrea
Palladio, an Italian architect of the 16th century.
Pecten irradiansScallop Scal"lop (?; 277), n. [OF. escalope a shell, probably
of German or Dutch origin, and akin to E. scale of a fish;
cf. D. schelp shell. See Scale of a fish, and cf.
Escalop.] [Written also scollop.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of marine bivalve
mollusks of the genus Pecten and allied genera of the
family Pectinid[ae]. The shell is usually radially
ribbed, and the edge is therefore often undulated in a
characteristic manner. The large adductor muscle of some
the species is much used as food. One species (Vola
Jacob[ae]us) occurs on the coast of Palestine, and its
shell was formerly worn by pilgrims as a mark that they
had been to the Holy Land. Called also fan shell. See
Pecten, 2.
Note: The common edible scallop of the Eastern United States
is Pecten irradians; the large sea scallop, also used
as food, is P. Clintonius, or tenuicostatus.
2. One of series of segments of circles joined at their
extremities, forming a border like the edge or surface of
a scallop shell.
3. One of the shells of a scallop; also, a dish resembling a
scallop shell. RadianRadian Ra"di*an, n. [From Radius.] (Math.)
An arc of a circle which is equal to the radius, or the angle
measured by such an arc. Radiance
Radiance Ra"di*ance, Radiancy Ra"di*an*cy, n.
The quality of being radiant; brilliancy; effulgence; vivid
brightness; as, the radiance of the sun.
Girt with omnipotence, with radiance crowned. --Milton.
What radiancy of glory, What light beyond compare !
--Neale.
Syn: Luster; brilliancy; splendor; glare; glitter.
Radiancy
Radiance Ra"di*ance, Radiancy Ra"di*an*cy, n.
The quality of being radiant; brilliancy; effulgence; vivid
brightness; as, the radiance of the sun.
Girt with omnipotence, with radiance crowned. --Milton.
What radiancy of glory, What light beyond compare !
--Neale.
Syn: Luster; brilliancy; splendor; glare; glitter.
Radiant
Radiant Ra"di*ant, a. (Physics)
Emitted or transmitted by radiation; as, a radiant energy;
radiant heat.
Radiant
Radiant Ra"di*ant, n.
1. (Opt.) The luminous point or object from which light
emanates; also, a body radiating light brightly.
2. (Geom.) A straight line proceeding from a given point, or
fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve.
3. (Astron.) The point in the heavens at which the apparent
paths of shooting stars meet, when traced backward, or
whence they appear to radiate.
RadiantRadiant Ra"di*ant, a. [L. radians, -antis, p. pr. of radiare
to emit rays or beams, fr. radius ray: cf. F. radiant. See
Radius, Ray a divergent line.]
1. Emitting or proceeding as from a center; [U.S.] rays;
radiating; radiate.
2. Especially, emitting or darting rays of light or heat;
issuing in beams or rays; beaming with brightness;
emitting a vivid light or splendor; as, the radiant sun.
Mark what radiant state she spreads. --Milton.
3. Beaming with vivacity and happiness; as, a radiant face.
4. (Her.) Giving off rays; -- said of a bearing; as, the sun
radiant; a crown radiant.
5. (Bot.) Having a raylike appearance, as the large marginal
flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; -- said also of
the cluster which has such marginal flowers.
Radiant energy (Physics), energy given out or transmitted
by radiation, as in the case of light and radiant heat.
Radiant heat, proceeding in right lines, or directly from
the heated body, after the manner of light, in distinction
from heat conducted or carried by intervening media.
Radiant point. (Astron.) See Radiant, n., 3. Radiant energyRadiant Ra"di*ant, a. [L. radians, -antis, p. pr. of radiare
to emit rays or beams, fr. radius ray: cf. F. radiant. See
Radius, Ray a divergent line.]
1. Emitting or proceeding as from a center; [U.S.] rays;
radiating; radiate.
2. Especially, emitting or darting rays of light or heat;
issuing in beams or rays; beaming with brightness;
emitting a vivid light or splendor; as, the radiant sun.
Mark what radiant state she spreads. --Milton.
3. Beaming with vivacity and happiness; as, a radiant face.
4. (Her.) Giving off rays; -- said of a bearing; as, the sun
radiant; a crown radiant.
5. (Bot.) Having a raylike appearance, as the large marginal
flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; -- said also of
the cluster which has such marginal flowers.
Radiant energy (Physics), energy given out or transmitted
by radiation, as in the case of light and radiant heat.
Radiant heat, proceeding in right lines, or directly from
the heated body, after the manner of light, in distinction
from heat conducted or carried by intervening media.
Radiant point. (Astron.) See Radiant, n., 3. Radiant engineRadiant engine Radiant engine (Mach.)
A semiradial engine. See Radial engine, above. Radiant heatRadiant Ra"di*ant, a. [L. radians, -antis, p. pr. of radiare
to emit rays or beams, fr. radius ray: cf. F. radiant. See
Radius, Ray a divergent line.]
1. Emitting or proceeding as from a center; [U.S.] rays;
radiating; radiate.
2. Especially, emitting or darting rays of light or heat;
issuing in beams or rays; beaming with brightness;
emitting a vivid light or splendor; as, the radiant sun.
Mark what radiant state she spreads. --Milton.
3. Beaming with vivacity and happiness; as, a radiant face.
4. (Her.) Giving off rays; -- said of a bearing; as, the sun
radiant; a crown radiant.
5. (Bot.) Having a raylike appearance, as the large marginal
flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; -- said also of
the cluster which has such marginal flowers.
Radiant energy (Physics), energy given out or transmitted
by radiation, as in the case of light and radiant heat.
Radiant heat, proceeding in right lines, or directly from
the heated body, after the manner of light, in distinction
from heat conducted or carried by intervening media.
Radiant point. (Astron.) See Radiant, n., 3. Radiant pointRadiant Ra"di*ant, a. [L. radians, -antis, p. pr. of radiare
to emit rays or beams, fr. radius ray: cf. F. radiant. See
Radius, Ray a divergent line.]
1. Emitting or proceeding as from a center; [U.S.] rays;
radiating; radiate.
2. Especially, emitting or darting rays of light or heat;
issuing in beams or rays; beaming with brightness;
emitting a vivid light or splendor; as, the radiant sun.
Mark what radiant state she spreads. --Milton.
3. Beaming with vivacity and happiness; as, a radiant face.
4. (Her.) Giving off rays; -- said of a bearing; as, the sun
radiant; a crown radiant.
5. (Bot.) Having a raylike appearance, as the large marginal
flowers of certain umbelliferous plants; -- said also of
the cluster which has such marginal flowers.
Radiant energy (Physics), energy given out or transmitted
by radiation, as in the case of light and radiant heat.
Radiant heat, proceeding in right lines, or directly from
the heated body, after the manner of light, in distinction
from heat conducted or carried by intervening media.
Radiant point. (Astron.) See Radiant, n., 3.
Meaning of Adian from wikipedia
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Sergei Ivanovich Adian, also
Adyan (Armenian: Սերգեյ Իվանովիչ Ադյան; Russian: Серге́й Ива́нович Адя́н; 1
January 1931 – 5 May 2020), was a
Soviet and...
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Adian Yuryevich Pitkeev (Russian: Адьян Юрьевич Питкеев; born 16 May 1998) is a
Russian former figure skater. The 2015
Russian national bronze medalist...
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elements have
uniformly bounded order. In 1968,
Pyotr Novikov and
Sergei Adian supplied a
negative solution to the
bounded exponent problem for all odd...
- In the
mathematical subject of
group theory, the
Adian–Rabin
theorem is a
result that
states that most "reasonable"
properties of
finitely presentable...
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Aidan Patrick O'Brien (born 16
October 1969 in
County Wexford, Ireland) is an
Irish horse racing trainer.
Since 1996, he has been the
private trainer at...
- Dr.
Adian Husaini (born
December 17, 1965) is an
Islamic scholar from Indonesia. He
served on
numerous organizations,
including the
chairman of the Council...
- Bā Sān Yāo), is a
Taiwanese band that
debuted in 2007 with five members,
ADian, Xiao Ju, Liu Bi, A Pu, Ba Tian. Five high
school students started 831 on...
- held both
positions until he
retired in 1972 and 1973 respectively.
Sergei Adian and
Albert Muchnik were
among his students.
Novikov is
known for his work...
- 2015
World Junior silver medalist, 2014–2015 JGP
Final silver medalist.
Adian Pitkeev (until
March 2016), 2014
World Junior silver medalist, 2013–14 JGP...
- have free
subgroups of rank 2, are not amenable. Two
years later,
Sergei Adian showed that
certain Burnside groups are also counterexamples. None of these...
