BARNACLES
\bˈɑːnəkə͡lz], \bˈɑːnəkəlz], \b_ˈɑː_n_ə_k_əl_z]\
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Various marine crustaceans, free swimming in the larval state, but permanently fixed as adults; there are some 800 described species, grouped in several genera, including Lepas, Balanus, and Scalpellum.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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[From the likeness to spectacles.] Pincers enclosing the muzzle of a horse, to keep him quiet for any slight operation; the Twitch (q.v.) is better.
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Spectacles; (?) a corr. of binocle, as binnacle also is; or (?) connected with obsolete bernlein, of the same meaning; and this with beryllus.
By Henry Percy Smith
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.