Chapter 31

A"\'89r*i*fy (#) , v. t. [L. a\'89r air + -fly .] 1. To infuse air into; to combine air with.

2. To change into an a\'89riform state.

A\'89ro- <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o- . [Gr. <?/, <?/, air.] The combining form of the Greek word meaning air .

A\'89robies <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*bies (#) , n. pl. [ A\'89ro- + Gr. <?/ life.] (Biol.) Micro\'94rganisms which live in contact with the air and need oxygen for their growth; as the microbacteria which form on the surface of putrefactive fluids.

A\'89robiotic <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*bi*ot"ic (?; 101) , a. (Biol.) Related to, or of the nature of, a\'89robies; as, a\'89robiotic plants, which live only when supplied with free oxygen .

A\'89rcyst <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*cyst (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + cyst .] (Bot.) One of the air cells of algals.

A\'89rodynamic <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*dy*nam"ic (#) , a. Pertaining to the force of air in motion.

A\'89rodynamics <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*dy*nam"ics (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + dynamics : cf. F. a\'82rodynamique .] The science which treats of the air and other gaseous bodies under the action of force, and of their mechanical effects.

A\'89rognosy <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*og"no*sy (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + Gr. <?/ knowing, knowledge: cf. F. a\'82rognosie .] The science which treats of the properties of the air, and of the part it plays in nature.

Craig.

A\'89rographer <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*og"ra*pher (#) , n. One versed in a\'89ography: an a\'89rologist.

A\'89rographic, A\'89rographical <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*graph"ic (#) , A`\'89r*o*graph"ic*al (#) , a. Pertaining to a\'89rography; a\'89rological.

A\'89rography <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*og"ra*phy (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + -graphy : cf. F. a\'82rographie .] A description of the air or atmosphere; a\'89rology.

A\'89rohydrodynamic <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*hy`dro*dy*nam"ic (#) , a. [ A\'89ro- + hydrodynamic .] Acting by the force of air and water; as, an a\'89rohydrodynamic wheel .

A\'89rolite <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*lite (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + -lite : cf. F. a\'82rolithe .] (Meteor.) A stone, or metallic mass, which has fallen to the earth from distant space; a meteorite; a meteoric stone.

&hand; Some writers limit the word to stony meteorites.

A\'89rolith <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*lith (#) , n. Same as A<?/rolite .

A\'89rolithology <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*li*thol"o*gy (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + lithology .] The science of a\'89rolites.

A\'89rolitic <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*lit"ic (#) , a. Of or pertaining to a\'89rolites; meteoric; as, a\'89rolitic iron .

Booth.

A\'89rologic, A\'89rological <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*log"ic (#) , A`\'89r*o*log"ic*al (#) , a. Of or pertaining to a\'89rology.

A\'89rologist <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*ol"o*gist (#) , n. One versed in a\'89rology.

A\'89rology <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*ol"o*gy (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + -logy : cf. F. a\'82rologie .] That department of physics which treats of the atmosphere.

A\'89romancy <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*man`cy (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + -mancy : cf. F. a\'82romancie .] Divination from the state of the air or from atmospheric substances; also, forecasting changes in the weather.

A\'89rometer <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*om"e*ter (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + -meter : cf. F. \'82rom\'8atre .] An instrument for ascertaining the weight or density of air and gases.

A\'89rometric <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*met"ric (#) , a. Of or pertaining to a\'89rometry; as, a\'89rometric investigations .

A\'89rometry <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*om"e*try (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + -metry : cf. F. \'82rom\'82trie .] The science of measuring the air, including the doctrine of its pressure, elasticity, rarefaction, and condensation; pneumatics.

A\'89ronaut <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*naut (?; 277) , n. [F. a\'82ronaute , fr. Gr. <?/ air + <?/ sailor. See Nautical .] An a\'89rial navigator; a balloonist.

A\'89ronautic, A\'89ronautical <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*naut"ic (#) , A`\'89r*o*naut"ic*al (#) , a. [Cf. F. a\'82ronauitique .] Pertaining to a\'89ronautics, or a\'89rial sailing.

A\'89ronautics <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*naut"ics (#) , n. The science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; a\'89rial navigation; ballooning.

A\'89rophobia, A\'89rophoby <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A`\'89r*o*pho"bi*a (#) , A`\'89r*oph"o*by (#) , n. [ A\'89ro- + Gr. <?/ fear: cf. F. a\'82rophobie .] (Med.) Dread of a current of air.

A\'89rophyte <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*phyte (<?/) , n. [ A\'89ro- + Gr. <?/ plant, <?/ to grow: cf. F. a\'82rophyte .] (Bot.) A plant growing entirely in the air, and receiving its nourishment from it; an air plant or epiphyte.

A\'89roplane <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*plane` (<?/) , n. [ A\'89ro- + plane .] A flying machine, or a small plane for experiments on flying, which floats in the air only when propelled through it.

A\'89roscope <Xpage= \'92olian attachment , a contrivance often attached to a pianoforte, which prolongs the vibrations, increases the 27 volume of sound, etc., by forcing a stream of air upon the strings. Moore . -- >mcol>\'92olian harp, \'92olian lyre , a musical instrument consisting of a box, on or in which are stretched strings, on which the wind acts to produce the notes; -- usually placed at an open window. Moore . -- \'92olian mode (Mus.) , one of the ancient Greek and early ecclesiastical modes. >

A"\'89r*o*scope (<?/) , n. [ A\'89ro- + Gr. <?/ to look out.] (Biol.) An apparatus designed for collecting spores, germs, bacteria, etc., suspended in the air.