Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Aldeby A village and civil parish in South Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TM4593). aldehyde Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom. aldehydic Of, relating to, or being an aldehyde; having the character of an aldehyde. aldeia In colonial Brazil, a settlement created to assimilate and convert the indigenous population, similar to the Spanish reducción Alden A surname originating as a patronymic. Aldenham A small village and civil parish in Hertsmere district, Hertfordshire, England (OS grid ref TQ1398). Aldenhamian A pupil of Aldenham School alder Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family. Alderamin A star in the constellation of Cepheus. alderbest Best of all. Alderbury A village and civil parish south-east of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (OS grid ref SU1827). aldercap Any of various fungi of the cosmopolitan genus Naucoria, family Hymenogastraceae. Aldercar A suburban village in Aldercar and Langley Mill parish, Amber Valley district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK4447). Alderdice A surname. Alderete A surname from Spanish. Alderfer A surname from German. alderfly A member of any one of the 66 species of the family Sialidae of megalopteran insects, each specimen of which has a body length not exceeding one inch and possesses long filamentous antennae and four large dark wings. Aldergrove A village and international airport in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. alderleast Least of all. Alderley A village and civil parish (without a council) in Stroud district, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid ref ST7690). alderliefest Often used as an epithet when addressing someone: most beloved. alderlike Resembling or characteristic of an alder tree. alderman A member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town. aldermanate The office of an alderman; the municipal legislative body of a city or town. aldermancy The office or position of an alderman. aldermaness A female alderman; an alderwoman. aldermanic Of or pertaining to an alderman (“member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town”) or group of aldermen. aldermanical Synonym of aldermanic. aldermanite An orthorhombic colorless mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and phosphorus. aldermanity The condition of being an alderman. aldermanlike Resembling or characteristic of an alderman. aldermanly Relating to, or like, an alderman. aldermanry A district of a borough having its own alderman; a ward. aldermanship The condition, position, or office of an alderman. Aldermaston A village and civil parish in West Berkshire district, Berkshire, England (OS grid ref SU5965). aldermost Most of all. aldern Made of alder wood. Alderney A type of milk cow from Alderney. alderperson An alderman of any gender (gender-neutral); a member of a city council. Alderpoint A census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States. alders A surname. Aldersbrook A suburban area and housing estate in borough of Redbridge, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ4186). Aldersey A civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire, England, which includes the villages of Aldersey Green and Aldersey Park. Aldersgate A ward in the City of London, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3281). aldership The position of an alderman or alderwoman. Aldershot A town in Rushmoor borough, Hampshire, England (OS grid ref SU8650). Aldersley A suburb in north-west Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England (OS grid ref SJ8901). Alderson A surname. Alderton A village and civil parish in Tewkesbury borough, Gloucestershire (OS grid ref SP0033). Alderwick A surname. alderwoman A female alderman. alderwood A wood largely populated with alder trees. alderworst Worst of all. aldery Having many alder trees. aldesleukin A particular therapeutic interleukin. Aldezar A barangay of Sipocot, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Aldford A village in Aldford and Saighton parish, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ4159). Aldgate An area and ward within the City of London, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381). Aldhibah Proper name of the star Zeta Draconis. aldicarb A carbamate insecticide that acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor. aldimine An imine derived from an aldehyde; general formula RCH=NR aldimorph A particular fungicide. Aldine Of or pertaining to the publications of Aldo Manuzio, Venetian printer. Aldingbourne A small village and civil parish in Arun district, West Sussex, England (OS grid ref SU9205). Aldinger A surname. Aldingham A coastal village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, previously in South Lakeland district (OS grid ref SD2871). Aldingian An age from 36 to 30 million years ago, a subdivision of the Eocene. Aldington A village and civil parish (served by Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council) in Ashford district, Kent, England (OS grid ref TR063365). aldioxa A particular astringent. Aldis A surname. Aldiss A surname Aldissian Of or relating to Brian Aldiss (1925–2017), English writer and editor, best known for science fiction. alditol Any of a class of acyclic polyols formally derived from an aldose by reduction of the carbonyl functional group. Aldo A male given name from Italian. aldobiuronic Relating to aldobiuronic acid or its derivatives aldofuranose The furanose form of an aldose aldoheptose Any aldose form of a heptose aldohexopyranose The pyranose form of an aldohexose aldohexose Any hexose containing an aldehyde group. aldohexuronate Any salt or ester of an aldohexuronic acid aldoketomutase The enzyme lactoylglutathione lyase. aldoketoreductase Any enzyme that catalyses the reduction of the carbonyl group of aldehydes or ketones aldoketose Synonym of ketoaldose. aldol Any aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta-position aldolase An enzyme, present in some tissue, that catalyses the conversion of phosphates of fructose to those of glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone aldolate Any anion derived from an aldol aldolic Pertaining to, or derived from, an aldol aldolization The formation of an aldol, normally from a corresponding aldehyde or ketone aldolize To (cause to) undergo aldolization; to convert into an aldol. aldonate Any salt or ester of an aldonic acid aldonic Of or pertaining to the aldonic acids or their derivatives aldonitrile Any aldosidic nitrile aldonolactonase Any enzyme that hydrolyses an aldonolactone aldonolactone A lactone derived from an aldol aldononitrile The nitrile of an aldonic acid aldopentose A pentose that is also an aldose. aldophosphamide A tautomer of 4-hydroxycyclophosphamide. aldopyranose The pyranose form of an aldose aldosamine Any aldose form of an amino sugar aldose Any of a class of monosaccharides having an aldehyde or hemiacetal functional group. aldoside Any glucoside of an aldose. aldosidic Relating to aldosides. aldosterone A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. aldosteronemia The presence of aldosterone in the blood aldosteronic Relating to aldosteronism aldosteronism A condition, marked by excessive secretion of aldosterone, that gives rise to cardiac difficulties aldosteronoma An adrenal tumour that produces aldosterone aldosulose ketoaldose aldotetrose Any aldose having four carbon atoms aldotriose Any aldose having three carbon atoms; in reality, just glyceraldehyde aldouronate Any salt or ester of an aldouronic acid Aldous A male given name from Old English. aldoximate Any anion derived from an aldoxime (R-CH=N-O⁻) aldoxime Any oxime derived from an aldehyde; general formula RCH=NOH Aldred A characteristical surname. Aldredge A surname. Aldrete A surname. Aldreth A hamlet near the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, England. Aldrich A surname. Aldrick A surname. Aldridge A town in Walsall borough, West Midlands, England (OS grid ref SK0500). Aldrige A surname, variant of Aldridge. aldrin An insecticide and persistent organic pollutant containing a naphthalene-derived compound. Aldringham A village in Aldringham cum Thorpe parish, East Suffolk district, Suffolk, England, previously in Suffolk Coastal district (OS grid ref TM4461). Aldrington A suburb of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ2705). aldrop A type of bolt with a sliding shaft often found on doors. alduronic Synonym of uronic. Aldus A male given name. Aldwarke An industrial area of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SK4494) Aldwick A coastal suburban village and civil parish in Arun district, West Sussex, England (OS grid ref SZ9198). Aldwinckle A surname. Aldwinkle A surname. Aldworth A village and civil parish in West Berkshire district, Berkshire, England (OS grid ref SU5579). aldynoglia Specialised glia that are able to survive and proliferate when cultured from adult tissue ale A beer or beerlike drink produced by so-called warm fermentation and unpressurized. Alea A town in ancient Arcadia. Aleah A female given name from Arabic. aleak leaking aleation Aleatoricism. aleatoric Having an element of chance. aleatorically In an aleatoric manner. aleatoricism An artistic technique involving the use of chance to produce an artwork. aleatoricist An artist who uses aleatoricism in the creation of art. aleatorily In an aleatory manner; randomly. aleatory Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance. alebench A bench at the front of an alehouse or inn where drinkers can sit. aleberry A beverage made by boiling ale with spice and sugar and sops of bread. Alebion A son of Poseidon. alebrije A brightly-colored Mexican handcrafted sculpture usually made from papier-mâché or wood depicting a fantastical animal. alec An anchovy or herring, especially pickled or dried.