| flame ionization | Pyrolysis of organic compounds at the temperature of a hydrogen-air flame to produce ionic intermediates which can be collected and the resulting ion current measured by gas chromatography. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| flame retardants | Materials applied to fabrics, bedding, furniture, plastics, etc. To retard their burning; many may leach out and cause allergies or other harm. (12 Dec 1998) |
| flame spots | Haemorrhagic areas occurring in the nerve fibre layer of the retina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flaming | 1. Emitting flames; afire; blazing; consuming; illuminating. 2. Of the colour of flame; high-coloured; brilliant; dazzling. "In flaming yellow bright." 3. Ardent; passionate; burning with zeal; irrepressibly earnest; as, a flaming proclomation or harangue. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| flamingo | Origin: Sp. Flamenco, cf. Pg. Flamingo, Prov. Flammant, F. Flamant; prop. A p.pr. Meaning flaming. So called in allusion to its colour. See Flame. <zoology> Any bird of the genus Phoenicopterus. The flamingoes have webbed feet, very long legs, and a beak bent down as if broken. Their colour is usually red or pink. The American flamingo is P. Ruber; the European is P. Antiquorum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| flammable | The property of burning readily and quickly. Synonym: inflammable. Origin: L. Flamma, flame (05 Mar 2000) |
| flammable anaesthetic | An inhalation anaesthetic that supports combustion and forms explosive mixtures with oxidizing gases. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flanel | A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. Adam's flannel. <botany> See Adam. Canton flannel, Cotton flannel. See Cotton flannel, under Cotton. Origin: F. Flanelle, cf. OF. Flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); fr. W. Gwlanen flannel, fr. Gwlan wool; prob. Akin to E. Wool. Cf. Wool. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| flange | That part of the denture base which extends from the cervical ends of the teeth to the border of the denture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flange contour | The design of the flange of a denture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flank | <anatomy> The posterior part of the body below the ribs abd above the ilium (upper portion of the pelvis). (27 Sep 1997) |
| flank bone | <anatomy> The upper and largest, part of the bony pelvic girdle (iliac wing). The ilium articulates on its inner aspect with the sacrum (sacroiliac joint). (27 Sep 1997) |
| flank incision | An incision usually made near and parallel to the twelfth rib between the iliac crest on the lower side and the ribs on the upper. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flank position | A lateral recumbent position, but with the lower leg flexed, the upper leg extended, and convex extension of the upper side of the body; used for nephrectomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flanking region | <molecular biology> The DNA sequences extending on either side of a specific locus or gene. (09 Oct 1997) |