| burnet | <botany> A genus of perennial herbs (Poterium); especially, P.Sanguisorba, the common, or garden, burnet. <zoology> Burnet moth, in England, a handsome moth (Zygaena filipendula), with crimson spots on the wings. Burnet saxifrage. <botany> See Saxifrage. Canadian burnet, a marsh plant (Poterium Canadensis). Great burnet, Wild burnet, Poterium (or Sanguisorba) oficinalis. Origin: OE. Burnet burnet; also, brownish (the plant perh. Being named from its colour), fr. F. Brunet, dim. Of brun brown; cf. OF. Brunete a sort of flower. See Brunette. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Burnett's syndrome | <syndrome> A form of metabolic acidosis that can result from the excessive consumption of milk (calcium) and antacids (sodium bicarbonate) over a prolonged period of time. This can result in calcium deposits in the kidneys and body tissues. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and weakness. May be seen as a complication of peptic ulcer therapy. (27 Sep 1997) |
| Burnett, Charles | <person> U.S. Physician, 1901-1967. See: Burnett's syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| burnettize | To subject (wood, fabrics, etc) to a process of saturation in a solution of chloride of zinc, to prevent decay; a process invented by Sir William Burnett. Origin: Burnettized; . Burnettizing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |