GLOSSARY. 



A CLKAR definition of scientific terms invoK'cs .'in 



exact kii(j\\ied<^e of several languay^es, and w hen 



translated into technical phraseology these defini- 



nition often appear to me to be as difficult to a 



simple comprehension as the original words they 



purport to explain. 



I have endeavoured therefore, in this glossar\-, 



to put scientific tcrins into plain words as clearly 



as was consistent with the facts, and not by any 



means to attempt a reall}- exhaustive scientific 



definition. 



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Absciss — A term upplicd to ;i l;ivcr of scparatinji cells. 



Absorption — Taking in food by diffusion. 



Accessory — Anything additional. 



Acetic — Applied to an acid, sour. 



Aclieiw — A small dry indehiscent fruit with a leathery coat. 



Adaptation — As applied to plant-life meaning the structure 



of the plant becomiuif most fitted to its environment. 

 Adventitious — Not developed in regular order. 



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