muck meaning
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Sapric In the World Reference Base for Soil Resources and similar soil classification systems, a sapric is a subtype of a histosol where virtually all of the organic material has undergone sufficient decomposition to prevent the identification of plant parts.[1][2] Muck is a sapric soil that is naturally waterlogged or is artificially drained.
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- Define murine. murine synonyms, murine pronunciation, murine translation, English dictionary definition of murine. adj. 1. Of or relating to a rodent of the subfamily Murinae, which includes the house mouse and the brown rat. 2. Caused, transmitted by, or affecting such...
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musk musk (mŭsk) n. 1. a. A greasy secretion with a powerful odor, produced in a glandular sac in the abdomen of a male musk deer and used in traditional medicines and formerly in the manufacture of perfumes. b. A similar secretion produced by certain other animals, such as an otter or civet. c.
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mucus mucus (myōōˑ·k s) , n a thick, slippery discharge that comprises white blood cells, mucin, inorganic salts, water, and exfoliated cells produced by the mucous membranes.Functions to moisten and protect them.aginal mucus. the appearance of the mucus from the cow's vagina is a good indication that she is in estrus. Laboratory examination of the mucus for cell patterns and arborization is used to determine the stage of reproduction in bitches.
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- Definition of mu. : the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet — see alphabet table.
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Definition of 'mucus' uncountable noun. 1  Mucus is a thick liquid that is produced in some parts of your body, for example the inside of your nose. 2  the slimy protective secretion of the mucous membranes, consisting mainly of mucin. 3  the thick, slimy secretion of the mucous membranes, that moistens and protects them.
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Bog A bog is a mire that accumulates peat, a deposit of dead plant material—often mosses, and in a majority of cases, sphagnum moss. It is one of the four main types of wetlands. Other names for bogs include mire, quagmire, and muskeg; alkaline mires are called fens.ater flowing out of bogs has a characteristic brown colour, which comes from dissolved peat tannins. In general, the low fertility and cool climate results in relatively slow plant growth, but decay is even slower owing to the saturated soil. Hence peat accumulates.
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Egg Custard 1 Pour egg mixture into 6 custard cups; sprinkle tops with nutmeg. 2  Place cups in a baking pan and fill pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the custard cups.3  Bake in the preheated oven until custards are set, about 1 hour. 4  Cool completely. Pour egg mixture into 6 custard cups; sprinkle tops with nutmeg. 2  Place cups in a baking pan and fill pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
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Definitions &Translations Bock is a strong lager of German origin. Several substyles exist, including maibock, a paler, more hopped version generally made for consumption at spring festivals; doppelbock, a stronger and maltier version; and eisbock, a much stronger version made by partially freezing the beer and removing the ice that forms. Originally a dark beer, a modern bock can range from light copper to brown in colour. The style is very popular, with many examples brewed internationally.
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- late 14c., to dig in the ground, also to remove manure, early 15c., to spread manure, cover with muck, from muck (n.). Meaning to make dirty is from 1832; in the figurative sense, to make a mess of, it is from 1886; to muck about mess around is from 1856. Related: Mucked; mucking.
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mull Medical Definition of mull. 1  1: a soft fine sheer fabric of cotton, silk, or rayon. 2  2: an ointment of high melting point intended to be spread on muslin or mull and used like a plaster zinc mull.
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Top 20 Doctor insights on: Causes Of Thick Mucus Mucus (Definition) 1  Like material that functions to moisten and protect inner body surfaces. The viscous slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and that is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by the cells and glands of the mucous membranes. The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, various salts, desquamated cells, and leukocytes. ...Read more.
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- mundanity - the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment. mundaneness, worldliness, sophistication. quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare. mediocrity, averageness - ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding. expectedness - ordinariness as a consequence of being expected and not surprising.
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mush (mŭsh, mo͝osh) n. 1. A thick porridge or pudding of cornmeal boiled in water or milk. 2. Something thick, soft, and pulpy. 3. Informal Mawkish sentimentality, affection, or amorousness.
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phlegm (flĕm) n. 1. Thick, sticky, stringy mucus secreted by the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, as during a cold or other respiratory infection. 2. One of the four humors of ancient and medieval physiology, thought to cause sluggishness, apathy, and evenness of temper. 3. Sluggishness of temperament.
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yuck 1 Yuck definition, (used as an expression of disgust or repugnance): Yuck, it's spinach again! See more.
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Definitions &Translations Muffle(noun) the bare end of the nose between the nostrils; -- used esp. of ruminants. Muffle(verb) to wrap up in something that conceals or protects; to wrap, as the face and neck, in thick and disguising folds; hence, to conceal or cover the face of; to envelop; to inclose; -- often with up.
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musk Use musk in a sentence. 1  a substance with a strong, penetrating odor, obtained from a small sac (musk bag) under the skin of the abdomen in the male musk deer: used as the basis of numerous perfumes. 2  a similar substance secreted by certain other animals, as the alligator or musk ox.
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mushnoun  [ U] mush noun [ U ] (SOFT SUBSTANCE) › 1  informal any unpleasant thick soft substance, such as food that has been cooked for too long: › 2  informal If you say your brain has turned to mush, it means you cannot think clearly. › 3  informal If you describe something such as a book or film as mush, you mean that it is too emotional:
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- Slang. 1  a deposit or coating of refuse or of an impure or alien substance; muck. 2  a filthy, repulsive, or contemptible person. 3  something that is worthless, objectionable, or contemptible.  prevarication, exaggeration, or 1  flattery. a nonspecific, imaginary, or vaguely defined disease or disorder of the body: jungle crud.
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grime mud - soil with mud, muck, or mire; The child mucked up his shirt while playing ball in the garden muck up, muck, mire begrime, bemire, colly, dirty, grime, soil - make soiled, filthy, or dirty; don't soil your clothes when you play outside!
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mull Definition of mull. 1  1 : friable forest humus that forms a layer of mixed organic matter and mineral soil and merges gradually into the mineral soil beneath. 2  2 : a finely powdered solid especially in a suspension.
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mucus Definition of mucus. : a viscid slippery secretion that is usually rich in mucins and is produced by mucous membranes which it moistens and protects.
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Top 20 Doctor insights on: Coughing Up Stringy Phlegm Phlegm (Definition) Phlegm is the thick, sticky mucus secreted by the surface of the respiratory tract during a cold or other respiratory infection. The respiratory tract includes the nose and sinuses, throat, voice box, bronchi, and lungs. Phlegm is mucus that may contain bacteria, viruses, respiratory surface cells, and inflammatory cells. Normal mucus is not phlegm, but a protective layer secreted by the respiratory tract.
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Definitions &Translations Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word musk. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: musk(noun) an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative. musk(noun) the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer.
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Definitions &Translations A warm piece of clothing for the hands. muffle(Noun) A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames (a muffle furnace) muffle(Verb) To wrap up (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection. To wrap up or cover (a source of noise) in order to deaden the sound. To mute or deaden (a sound etc.). Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Origin: [F. moufle, prop., a mitten, from the resemblance in shape.