- ab|stric|tion
- ab|stric|tion «ab STRIHK shuhn», noun.branched spore formation in certain fungi in which portions of the spore-bearing filament (hypha) are separated by the formation of walls (septa); abjunction.
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stric|tion — «STRIHK shuhn», noun. a drawing tight; constriction. ╂[< Latin strictiō, ōnis < strictus; see etym. under strict (Cf. ↑strict)] … Useful english dictionary
con|stric|tion — «kuhn STRIHK shuhn», noun. 1. the act of drawing together; compression; contraction. 2. a feeling of tightness; constricted condition: »He coughed and complained of a constriction in his chest. 3. a constricted part. 4. something that constricts … Useful english dictionary
re|stric|tion — «rih STRIHK shuhn», noun. 1. something that restricts; limiticondition or rule: »The restrictions on the use of the playground are: no fighting; no damaging property. 2. the act or fact of restricting or the condition of being restricted: »This… … Useful english dictionary
de|re|stric|tion — «DEE rih STRIHK shuhn», noun. a derestricting or being derestricted … Useful english dictionary
mag|ne|to|stric|tion — «mag NEE tuh STRIHK shuhn», noun. 1. a change in the dimensions of a ferromagnetic substance when subjected to an intense magnetic field (especially characteristic of nickel). 2. a change in the magnetic properties of a body subjected to… … Useful english dictionary
re|stric|tion|ism — «rih STRIHK shuh nihz uhm», noun. the practice or policy of setting up restrictions, especially on import trade … Useful english dictionary
re|stric|tion|ist — «rih STRIHK shuh nihst», noun, adjective. –n. a person in favor of restrictions, especially one who advocates the limitation of imports. –adj. having to do with restrictionism … Useful english dictionary
vas|o|con|stric|tion — «VAS oh kuhn STRIHK shuhn», noun. constriction of the blood vessels, especially by the action of a nerve or a drug … Useful english dictionary
re·stric·tion — /rıˈstrıkʃən/ noun, pl tions 1 [count] : a law or rule that limits or controls something Building in that area came with some restrictions. travel restrictions They placed/imposed restrictions on smoking indoors. They will lift/remove expor … Useful english dictionary
stric — ab·stric·tion; con·stric·tion; con·stric·tor; re·stric·tion; re·stric·tion·ary; re·stric·tion·ism; stric·ti; stric·tis·si·mi; stric·tum; stric·ture; con·stric·tive; re·stric·tion·ist; re·stric·tive; elec·tro·stric·tive; re·stric·tive·ly;… … English syllables
