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 vibrate To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro. vibratile Adapted to, or used in, vibratory motion; having the power of vibrating. vibratility The quality or state of being vibratile; tendency to vibrate or oscillate. vibrating That vibrates. vibratingly In a vibrating way; accompanied by vibrations. vibration The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated. vibrational Of or pertaining to vibration. vibrationality The quality of being vibrational. vibrationally With regard to vibration vibrationary Relating to vibrations. vibrationless Lacking vibration vibrationlessness Absence of vibration. vibratiuncle A minuscule or slight vibration; specifically, a vibration in brain tissue caused by the comparatively greater vibrations of the particles of the medullary substance of the nerves (formerly hypothesised to convey external impressions to the mind). vibrative Involving vibration; vibrating, vibratory. vibrato The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound. vibratoless Without vibrato. vibratome A vibrating microtome used to section soft tissue without freezing vibratoming The use of a vibratome vibratone Leslie speaker designed for use with electric guitars, manufactured by Fender from 1967-1972 vibrator A vibrating device used for massage or sexual stimulation. vibratory Causing or exhibiting vibrations. vibrindole The bisindole 3,3'-(1,1-ethanediyl)bis(1H-indole) vibrio Any of several bacteria, of the genus Vibrio, shaped like a curved rod. vibriobactin A microbial catechol siderophore, isolated from Vibrio cholerae vibrioception The tactile sensation of vibrations. vibriocidal Relating to destruction of cholera bacteria of the genus Vibrio vibriocin Any of a group of bacteriocins produced by, and active against, gram-negative bacteria in the genus Vibrio. vibrioferrin A carboxylate siderophore present in some bacteria vibrioid Having the curved commalike shape characteristic of the genus Vibrio of gram-negative bacteria. vibriolysin A thermostable form of thermolysin present in bacteria of the genus Vibrio. vibrion A microorganism, especially one that is pathogenic. vibrionacean Any proteobacterium of the family Vibrionaceae. vibrionic Relating to vibrions. vibriophage A bacteriophage that infects bacteria of the genus Vibrio vibriosis Infection by bacteria of the genus Vibrio. vibriostatic That inhibits the growth of bacteria of the genus Vibrio. vibriotic Relating to vibriosis vibriovirus Any inovirus that infects vibrios vibrissa Any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat. vibrissal Of or pertaining to vibrissae vibrissant Vibrant. vibrisseaceous Belonging to the Vibrisseaceae. vibrissectomy Removal of the vibrissae. vibro A vibrator (sex toy) vibroabsorbing Absorbing vibration. vibroacoustic Of or relating to a vibratory sound stimulus applied to the abdomen of a pregnant woman to induce FHR accelerations, which reliably predict the absence of fetal metabolic acidemia. vibroactuator A vibrational actuator vibroarthrographic Relating to vibroarthrography vibroarthrography vibrational arthrography vibroblade A weapon or tool with a rapidly vibrating blade. vibrocapillary Relating to the interaction between the capillary forces and vibrations. vibrocompaction The compaction of loose soil by means of artificially induced vibration. vibrocompactor A tool or vehicle for vibrocompaction. vibrocore A tool used to collect continuous sediment samples from underwater or wetland environments. vibrocoring The use of a vibrocore. vibrodiffusion diffusion by means of vibration vibrodissociation mechanical dissociation by means of vibration vibroecholocation echolocation via the vibration of a body part vibroflot A horizontally vibrating tool used in vibroflotation. vibroflotation A form of vibrocompaction using horizontal vibrations and the injection of fluid. vibrofluidized Fluidized by means of vibration. vibrogen Active cellular tissue arranged in layers in the cortex of certain tendrils, causing circumnutation. vibrogram The product of a vibrograph vibrograph An instrument that records vibrations vibrography The recording and the visualization of vibrations vibroimpact vibrational impact vibroknife Synonym of vibroblade (“a weapon or tool with a rapidly vibrating blade”). vibromassage A type of massage delivered by vibrating mechanical devices. vibromechanical Relating to mechanical vibration. vibrometer Any of several engineering devices that measure the characteristics of a vibrating structure. vibrometric Relating to vibrometry. vibrometry The measurement of vibration vibromotive Relating to vibratory motion. vibromotor A vibratory motor vibromyogram The record produced by vibromyography. vibron A quantum of intramolecular vibration vibronectin A protein similar to vitronectin and fibronectin vibronic Describing relationships between electronic and vibrational motions or quantum states vibronically In a vibronic manner vibrophone Synonym of vibrometer (“device to treat deafness”). vibroscope An instrument, in various forms, for observing, measuring, or tracing vibrations. vibroscopic Relating to, or by means of a vibroscope vibroscopically By means of the vibroscope. vibrosection A tissue section made using a vibrocutter. vibroseis A method of propagating signals into the ground (as a seismic survey, for oil). vibroseismic Relating to seismic vibrations. vibroslice A microtome that has a vibrating blade. vibroslicer A vibratome vibrostimulation vibrational stimulation (for medical or sexual purposes) vibrotactile Of, pertaining to, or using vibrotaction vibrotaction The dynamic response of tactile nerve endings in the skin to vibration. vibrotational vibrational and rotational vibrotaxis The way an organism responds to mechanical (physical) vibrations. vibrotherapeutics vibrotherapy vibrotherapy therapy by vibrating parts of the body vibs Shoes with rubber outsoles made by the Vibram company. viburnin A substance derived from the black haw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), used to treat uterine disease. viburnitol The deoxysugar (1S,2R,4S,5S)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol viburnum Any of many shrubs and trees, of the genus Viburnum, native to the Northern Hemisphere that have showy clusters of flowers. vic A Ford Crown Victoria automobile. vicambulist Someone who walks or wanders streets. Vican A surname. vicar In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes. vicara The deeper investigation of something first considered by vitarka. vicarage The residence of a vicar. vicarate The territory for which a vicar is responsible. vicaress A sister lower in order than an abbess or mother superior in a nunnery or convent. Vicari A surname from Italian. vicariad vicariant vicarial Of or pertaining to a vicar vicarian A vicar. vicariance The separation of a group of organisms by a geographic barrier, resulting in differentiation of the original group into new varieties or species. vicarianism The biogeographical theory that vicariance is responsible for the differences between species. vicariant Of, relating to, or as a result of vicariance vicariantly In a vicariant manner vicariate The office, authority, or district of a vicar. vicariated separated due to vicariance vicariation The result of becoming vicarious vicariism vicariance Vicario A surname. vicarious Delegated. vicariously In a vicarious manner; indirectly; as, by, or through a substitute; by proxy. vicariousness The quality of being vicarious. vicarish Resembling or characteristic of a vicar. vicarism The production of different species due to isolation. vicarity The quality of understanding or experiencing something vicariously. vicarless Without a vicar. vicarly Befitting a vicar. vicarship The office, position, or dignity of a vicar. vice Bad or immoral behaviour. (Especially often, a habit that harms oneself or others) vicecomes A viscount. vicecomital Of or pertaining to a viscount. viced vicious; corrupt vicegeral Pertaining to a vicegerent or vicegerency. vicegerence vicegerency vicegerency The office or position of a vicegerent. vicegerent The official administrative deputy of a ruler, head of state, or church official. vicegerentship The role or status of a vicegerent. viceless Without vice. vicelessness Absence of vice. viceman A smith who worked at the vice instead of at the anvil. vicenarian A person whose age is between twenty and twenty-nine years, inclusive; someone in their twenties. vicenarious Synonym of vicenary: of, pertaining to, or based on the number twenty. vicenary Of, pertaining to, or based on the number twenty. Vicencio A surname. vicenin Any of a particular class of flavonoids that carry some protection against radiation damage vicenistatin A particular antibiotic macrolactam vicennalia The festival and religious rituals celebrating a Roman emperor's 20th year of rule. vicennals Synonym of vicennalia: the festival and religious ritual held on the 20th anniversary of a Roman emperor's reign. vicennial Occurring once every twenty years.