| AUTOCADES | • autocades n. Plural of autocade. • AUTOCADE n. (French) a procession of motorcars. |
| AUTOCARPS | • AUTOCARP n. a fruit produced by self-fertilization. |
| AUTOCIDAL | • autocidal adj. Relating to autocide. • AUTOCIDAL adj. of pest control, effected by the introduction of sterile or genetically altered individuals into the wild population. |
| AUTOCLAVE | • autoclave n. A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing. • autoclave v. (Transitive) To sterilize laboratory equipment in an autoclave. • autoclave adj. (Cryptography) autokey. |
| AUTOCOIDS | • autocoids n. Plural of autocoid. • AUTOCOID n. a hormone secreted into blood, lymph, or sap, also AUTACOID. |
| AUTOCRACY | • autocracy n. (Uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual. • autocracy n. (Countable) An instance of this government. • AUTOCRACY n. government by one individual. |
| AUTOCRATS | • autocrats n. Plural of autocrat. • AUTOCRAT n. an absolute ruler. |
| AUTOCRIME | • autocrime n. (Uncountable) Crime involving motor vehicles considered collectively. • autocrime n. (Countable) An instance of such a crime. • AUTOCRIME n. crime related to cars. |
| AUTOCRINE | • autocrine adj. (Biology) Of a hormone, neuropeptide, etc.: acting on the cell that produced it. • AUTOCRINE adj. relating to self-stimulation. |
| AUTOCROSS | • autocross n. A form of motorsport that tests the skill and speed of a driver over a course marked out with traffic cones. • autocross v. (Intransitive) To take part in this sport. • AUTOCROSS n. motor racing round a rough grass track. |
| AUTOCUTIE | • autocutie n. (Informal, derogatory) An attractive television presenter. • AUTOCUTIE n. a young and attractive but inexperienced female televison presenter. |
| AUTOCYCLE | • autocycle n. A vehicle somewhat like a moped, having a small motor where the pedals would be, and a petrol tank located… • autocycle n. A hybrid between motorcycle and automobile, with a drive system like a motorcycle and rider amenities like a car. • autocycle n. (US) A three-wheeled vehicle with an enclosed cabin, where passengers ride in seats instead of astride the body. |
| PLUTOCRAT | • plutocrat n. Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth. • PLUTOCRAT n. a member of the wealthy ruling class. |