| AMYLOPECTIN | • amylopectin n. (Biochemistry) A highly branched, insoluble form of starch (the soluble form being amylose). • AMYLOPECTIN n. the major component of starch, consisting of branched polysaccharide chains. |
| EXPECTINGLY | • expectingly adv. In a state of expectation. • EXPECTING adv. in a state of expectation. |
| INSPECTIONS | • inspections n. Plural of inspection. • INSPECTION n. the act of inspecting. |
| PECTINATELY | • pectinately adv. In a pectinate manner. • PECTINATE adv. toothed like a comb, also PECTINATED. |
| PECTINATION | • pectination n. The state of being pectinated; that which is pectinated. • pectination n. The act of combing; the combing of the head. • pectination n. (Biology) comb-like toothing. |
| PECTINEUSES | • PECTINEUS n. a large flat muscle in the thigh. |
| PECTISATION | • PECTISATION n. the act of pectising, also PECTIZATION. |
| PECTIZATION | • pectization n. The process of pectizing. • PECTIZATION n. the act of pectizing, also PECTISATION. |
| PERSPECTIVE | • perspective n. A view, vista or outlook. • perspective n. The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision. • perspective n. The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. |
| PROSPECTING | • prospecting v. Present participle of prospect. • prospecting n. The act of one who prospects. • PROSPECTING n. exploring for mineral deposits. |
| PROSPECTION | • prospection n. (Uncommon) The action of looking forward into the future. Formed by analogy with retrospection. • prospection n. (Uncommon) The act of prospecting for minerals. • prospection n. A search for archaeological remains, usually using modern technology, for example ground penetrating radar. |
| PROSPECTIVE | • prospective adj. Likely or expected to happen or become. • prospective adj. Anticipated in the near or far future. • prospective adj. Of or relating to a prospect; furnishing a prospect. |