"Erythrite" is a word in ENGLISH
A rose-red mineral, crystallized and earthy, a hydrous
arseniate of cobalt, known also as cobalt bloom; -- called also
erythrin or erythrine.
A colorless crystalline substance, C4H6.(OH)4, of a
sweet, cooling taste, extracted from certain lichens, and obtained by
the decomposition of erythrin; -- called also erythrol, erythroglucin,
erythromannite, pseudorcin, cobalt bloom, and under the name phycite
obtained from the alga Protococcus vulgaris. It is a tetrabasic
alcohol, corresponding to glycol and glycerin.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
A mineral of pale steel-gray color and metallic luster, occurring in isometric crystals, and also massive. It is a sulphide …
Read the complete definitionA prefix (also used adjectively) signifying rose-red; specifically used to designate certain rose-red compounds (called roseo-cobaltic compounds) of cobalt with …
Read the complete definitionA tin-white or gray mineral of metallic luster. It is an arsenide of cobalt, nickel, and iron. Called also speiskobalt.
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