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Concept in differential geometry
G_{2}} -structure is an important type of G-structure that can be defined on a smooth manifold. If M is a smooth manifold of dimension seven, then a G2-structure
G2-structure
Simple Lie group; the automorphism group of the octonions
In mathematics, G2 is three simple Lie groups (a complex form, a compact real form and a split real form), their Lie algebras g 2 , {\displaystyle {\mathfrak
G2_(mathematics)
Consortium of news agencies
members of the family of standards are available now: NewsML-G2, EventsML-G2 and SportsML-G2. Although they have different roles within the news industry
International Press Telecommunications Council
International_Press_Telecommunications_Council
Structure group sub-bundle on a tangent frame bundle
[Kobayashi]. In general, Cartan's equivalence method applies to such cases. G2-structure Which is a Lie group G → G L ( n , R ) {\displaystyle G\to GL(n,\mathbf
G-structure_on_a_manifold
Seven-dimensional Riemannian manifold
differential geometry, a G2 manifold or Joyce manifold is a seven-dimensional Riemannian manifold with holonomy group contained in G2. The group G 2 {\displaystyle
G2_manifold
Pyramid G2-a is the name of the satellite pyramid of Khafre located in the Giza pyramid complex. The structure was built south of the main pyramid along
Pyramid_G2-a
Supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way
ago, had an orbit almost identical to G2, consistent with both clouds, and a gas tail thought to be trailing G2, all being denser clumps within a large
Sagittarius_A*
2009 French light helicopter
The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a two-seat light helicopter produced by Hélicoptères Guimbal, and powered by a reciprocating engine. Designed by Bruno Guimbal
Guimbal_Cabri_G2
Subcompact hatchback
2006 model was renamed to Pontiac Matiz G2. It was also sold as Pontiac Matiz and Pontiac G2. The Pontiac G2 was discontinued in Mexico after a short
Chevrolet_Spark
French mathematician
from 1969 to 1981, he also lectured at the École Polytechnique. G2 manifold G2 structure Spin(7) manifold Holonomy Quaternion-Kähler manifold Calibrated
Edmond_Bonan
Military unit
roles. G2 spent much of its early efforts combating the Anti-Treaty IRA, in the Republic of Ireland, and also operated in Northern Ireland. G2 first came
Irish Military Intelligence Service
Irish_Military_Intelligence_Service
P2P file-sharing network
referred to as G2, is a peer-to-peer protocol developed mainly by Michael Stokes and released in 2002. While inspired by the gnutella protocol, G2 shares little
Gnutella2
Annual Rainbow Six Siege tournament
February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020. Mejia, Ozzie (17 February 2019). "G2 Esports wins the 2019 Six Invitational, sets a new record". Shacknews. Pei
Six_Invitational
General theory of mathematical structures
= f ∘ g2 implies g1 = g2 for all morphisms g1, g2 : x → a. an epimorphism (or epic) if g1 ∘ f = g2 ∘ f implies g1 = g2 for all morphisms g1, g2 : b →
Category_theory
Freight multiple unit
rubber. All train axles have disc brakes. The vehicles are within the EBO G2 structure gauge. The end cabs have airconditioning, and are heated using waste
Windhoff_CargoSprinter
Star at the centre of the Solar System
up about 99.86% of the mass of the Solar System. The Sun is classed as a G2 star, meaning it is a G-type star, with 2 indicating its surface temperature
Sun
Spanish mathematician
mathematician specializing in differential geometry, symplectic geometry, and G2-structures. She was professor of geometry and topology in the department of mathematics
Marisa_Fernández
Group of proteins
phase. G2/M cyclins – essential for the control of the cell cycle at the G2/M transition (mitosis). G2/M cyclins accumulate steadily during G2 and are
Cyclin
Sports season
Karmine Corp won its maiden LEC title during the winter split after defeating G2 Esports in a 3–0 sweep, qualifying for the 2025 First Stand Tournament to
2025_LEC_season
Annual prize in mathematics
"Newton-Okounkov bodies and integrable systems" Sema Salur (2014), "Manifolds with G2 structure and beyond" Malabika Pramanik (2015), "Needles, Bushes, Hairbrushes,
Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize
Ruth_I._Michler_Memorial_Prize
Clear liquid contained within an egg
egg. Ovomucin is a glycoprotein which may contribute to the gel-like structure of thick albumen. The amount of ovomucin in the thick albumen is four
Egg_white
League of Legends esports series
League of Legends (LoL) esports series between FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) and G2 Esports on 10 November 2019 at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. It marked
2019 League of Legends World Championship final
2019_League_of_Legends_World_Championship_final
2005 video game
Entertainment in June 2005, followed by a localised English release from G2 Games and GMX Games in 2006. An updated version, Pathologic Classic HD, was
Pathologic
Natural number, composite number
lattices exist that fill three-dimensional space. The exceptional Lie algebra G2 is the simplest of five such algebras, with a minimal faithful representation
14_(number)
Galaxy in the constellation Sculptor
its current shape, not G1 or G2. This hypothesis makes sense given the size and predicted age of the current structure (~300 million years old as mentioned
Cartwheel_Galaxy
American aerospace company
aircraft. The Outlaw G2 also known as the Outlaw MQM-170C G2 is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and the successor to the Outlaw G1. The G2 utilizes many of
Griffon_Aerospace
Janya raga of Carnatic music
Mukhaari by the use of the phrases P D2 N2 S and S G2 R2 G2 M1. The deft use of gamakams in handling G2 N2 D2 and D1 gives the raagam its flavour. Bhairavi
Bhairavi_(Carnatic)
Antibody isotype
defences in clearing foreign antigens. Subsequently, higher affinity IgG1 and IgG2 are produced. The relative balance of these subclasses, in any immune complexes
Immunoglobulin_G
Janya raga of Carnatic music
Arohanam Aro: S G2 M1 P N2 S Av: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S 2. Dikshitar's version has no N2 in Arohanam. He also uses Vakra Prayoga S M1 G2 M1. S G2 M1 and P N2
Abheri
Configuration of pawns on a chessboard
space advantage, e4–e5 break (often prepared with f2–f4), f2–f4–f5 push, g2–g4–g5 blitz (see Keres Attack). Themes for Black: Pressure on the c-file,
Pawn_structure
2003 video game
expansion – namely, the ancient ruins in the northeast, the Stonehenge-like structures scattered throughout the countryside, and the bandit camp near the landowner's
Gothic_II:_Night_of_the_Raven
Janya raga of Carnatic music
ascending scale of Kalyanavasantham. Its ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure is S G2 M1 D1 N3 S : S N3 D1 M1 G2 S Alternate notations: Hindustani: S G̱ M Ḏ N Ṡ Western:
Kalyanavasantam
Binary operation on graphs
G1 and G2 and produces a graph H with the following properties: The vertex set of H is the Cartesian product V(G1) × V(G2), where V(G1) and V(G2) are the
Graph_product
Chess opening
knights are developed to d2 and f3, the king's bishop is fianchettoed at g2 following the g-pawn's move to g3, and White castles kingside. This pattern
King's_Indian_Attack
Cell cycle checkpoint in eukaryotic organisms
The G2-M DNA damage checkpoint is an important cell cycle checkpoint in eukaryotic organisms that ensures that cells don't initiate mitosis until damaged
G2-M_DNA_damage_checkpoint
Believing something that's unprovable is not how my mind works." Tracey Thorn, 'G2: Pieces of me: Tracey Thorn, Singer', The Guardian, 23 July 2007, Features
List_of_atheists_in_music
Military intelligence staff of a unit in the United States Army
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) "NATO SHAPE structure". nato.int. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010. Koch, Oscar
G-2_(intelligence)
Theorem relating graph minors and topological embeddings
deleting zero or more of the edges that join vertices in the new clique. If G1, G2, …, Gn is a list of graphs, then we may produce a new graph by joining the
Graph_structure_theorem
Ancient masonry structures in Egypt
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient masonry structures located in Egypt. Most were built as tombs for the pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and
Egyptian_pyramids
Framework of superstring theory
a G2 manifold. This is a special kind of seven-dimensional shape constructed by mathematician Dominic Joyce of the University of Oxford. These G2 manifolds
M-theory
Theory of music based on intuitions of a listener
underlying grouping structure G as described by GWFRs 1-5, containing two adjacent groups g1 and g2 such that g1 ends with event e1, g2 begins with event
Generative theory of tonal music
Generative_theory_of_tonal_music
Shape with six sides
while d2 and p2 can be seen as horizontally and vertically elongated kites. g2 hexagons, with opposite sides parallel are also called hexagonal parallelogons
Hexagon
Cell division producing haploid gametes
meiosis. Growth 2 (G2) phase: G2 phase as seen before mitosis is not present in meiosis. Meiotic prophase corresponds most closely to the G2 phase of the mitotic
Meiosis
Group of unitary complex matrices with determinant of 1
{SU} (3)\end{aligned}}} See Spin group and Simple Lie group for E6, E7, and G2. There are also the accidental isomorphisms: SU(4) = Spin(6), SU(2) = Spin(3)
Special_unitary_group
Largest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis, Egypt
metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the world's tallest human-made structure for more than 3,700 years. Over time, most of the smooth white limestone
Great_Pyramid_of_Giza
Variable star system in Taurus
component stars of the system are HP Tau, HP Tau G2, and HP Tau G3 (the latter two also entitled HP Tau/G2, and HP Tau/G3, respectively). HP Tauri is a T
HP_Tauri
Boy Scouts of America by region
the territory level, there is minimal staff and no board or committee structure. In 2024, NSTs were renamed to Council Service Territories and several
Council_Service_Territories
formed. In G2 phase, complexes formed from the association between Cdc28 and Clb1, Clb2, Clb3, or Clb4, results in the progression from G2 phase to M
Cyclin-dependent kinase complex
Cyclin-dependent_kinase_complex
In mathematics, an object whose endomorphisms are isomorphic to another structure
examples of polysemy include: intersection polysemy—pairs of graphs G1 and G2 on a common vertex set V that can be simultaneously represented by a single
Representation_(mathematics)
Mexican musical instrumental
arrangement consists of 8 nylon strings in 5 courses. Standard tuning is G2+G2 – D3+D3 – G3+G3 – B3+ – E4 (GG – dd – gg – b – e in Helmholtz pitch notation)
Huapanguera
Protein-coding gene in humans
M and G1 phases of the cell cycle and moves to the cytoplasm during S and G2. CDC25B has oncogenic properties, although its role in tumor formation has
CDC25B
Human Y chromosome DNA grouping common in western Eurasia
The most commonly occurring subclades are G1* (M285) and many subclades of G2 (G-P287), especially: G2a (P15), G2a1 (G-FGC7535, formerly G-L293), G2a2b2a
Haplogroup_G-M201
Manifold with Riemannian, complex and symplectic structure
manifold with three mutually compatible structures: a complex structure, a Riemannian structure, and a symplectic structure. The concept was first studied by
Kähler_manifold
Horse racetrack in Baltimore, United States
Pimlico's grandstand would be demolished and replaced with a smaller structure, and temporary seating would be added to handle the attendance during
Pimlico_Race_Course
Online document management service
PDF management capabilities, editing tools, and customer satisfaction. On G2, pdfFiller maintains a 4.6 out of 5 rating with hundreds of active reviews
PdfFiller
Fungi of the genus Claviceps
in their host specificity: G1 – land grasses of open meadows and fields; G2 – grasses from moist, forest and mountain habitats; G3 (C. purpurea var. spartinae)
Ergot
Protein that in humans is encoded by the ACAN gene
attached to it. Aggrecan consists of two globular structural domains (G1 and G2) at the N-terminal end and one globular domain (G3) at the C-terminal end
Aggrecan
Damage in DNA which occurs naturally
main checkpoints are at G1/s, G2/m, and at the spindle assembly checkpoint regulating progression through anaphase. G1 and G2 checkpoints involve scanning
DNA damage (naturally occurring)
DNA_damage_(naturally_occurring)
fairing half on this mission was flown and recovered for a record 6th time. A G2-rated geomagnetic storm on 4 February significantly increased the atmospheric
List of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches (2020–2022)
List_of_Falcon_9_and_Falcon_Heavy_launches_(2020–2022)
thing happened on the way to redemption', The Guardian, August 14, 2006, G2, Pg. 22. During an episode of The Late Edition filmed in October 2007, Brigstocke
List of atheists (miscellaneous)
List_of_atheists_(miscellaneous)
American film production and distribution company
animated by Picturemill (the prototype version of the 2020 structure and the 2021 structure with the 2009 sky background exists and appeared in some of
20th_Century_Studios
Process in developmental biology
to produce its own mRNA, the cell cycle begins to slow down and the G1 and G2 phases are added to the cell cycle. The addition of these phases allows the
Midblastula
Maximum dimensions for railway vehicles and their loads
A loading gauge is a diagram or physical structure that defines the maximum height and width of railway vehicles and their loads. The loading gauge is
Loading_gauge
Musical instrument in the lute family
common Arabic oud tuning D2 D2 G2 G2 A2 A2 D3 D3 (G3) (G3) (C4) (C4). For a mandocello tuning using fifths C2 C2 G2 G2 D3 D3 A3 A3 (E4) (E4). The mandobass
Mandolin
Property of a differential manifold that includes complex structures
generalized complex structure is a property of a differential manifold that includes as special cases a complex structure and a symplectic structure. Generalized
Generalized_complex_structure
Janya raga of Carnatic music
descending scale of Saramati. Its ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure is S G2 M1 D1 N2 S : S N2 D1 M1 G2 S Alternate notations: Hindustani: S R G̱ M P Ḏ Ṉ Ṡ Western:
Saramati
Group that is also a differentiable manifold with group operations that are smooth
affine isometries of the Minkowski space. The exceptional Lie groups of types G2, F4, E6, E7, E8 have dimensions 14, 52, 78, 133, and 248. Along with the A–B–C–D
Lie_group
American entertainment studio conglomerate
Cannon Films Cinecom Dimension Pictures (1970s) Epic Productions Filmways G2 Pictures Goldwyn Pictures Hemdale Film Corporation Island Pictures Louis B
Walt Disney Studios (division)
Walt_Disney_Studios_(division)
Janya raga of Carnatic music, also used in Hindustani classical music
madhyamam in place of panchamam. Its ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure is S R2 G2 M1 D2 S : S D2 M1 G2 R2 S The Carnatic scale Shivaranjani is a janya rāgam
Shivaranjani
Sporadic simple group
is a rank 5 permutation representation on 8835156 points with stabilizer G2(5). There is also a slightly larger rank 5 permutation representation on 9606125
Lyons_group
Surface protein in bacteria cell walls
homologous antibody binding domains but may vary in other parts of the structure in order to facilitate coupling to porous substrates. Engineered versions
Protein_A
Components of human immunodeficiency virus
Vpr also appears to cause its host cells to arrest their cell cycle in the G2 phase. This arrest activates the host DNA repair machinery which may enable
Structure_and_genome_of_HIV
Radio source at center of the Milky Way
of over 5,000 kilometers per second at its closest approach. A gas cloud, G2, passed through the Sagittarius A* region in 2014 and managed to do so without
Sagittarius_A
Ragam in South Indian classical music
scale is same as Hindolam. Its ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure is S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S : S N2 D1 M1 G2 S Alternate notations: Hindustani: S G̱ M Ḏ Ṉ Ṡ Western:
Hindolam
groups) labelled A, B, C and D. In addition, there are the exceptional groups G2 (the automorphism group of the octonions), F4, E6, E7, E8. These last four
Exceptional_object
(EC 3.4.17.11, carboxypeptidase G, carboxypeptidase G1, carboxypeptidase G2, glutamyl carboxypeptidase, N-pteroyl-L-glutamate hydrolase) is an enzyme
Glutamate_carboxypeptidase
15th competition of the League of Legends World Championship
PSG Talon became the first two teams to qualify from the LCP. The next day, G2 Esports of the LEC became the first Western team to advance to Worlds, with
2025 League of Legends World Championship
2025_League_of_Legends_World_Championship
Index of chemical compounds with the same molecular formula
may refer to: 11-Dehydrothromboxane B2 Prostaglandin G2 This set index page lists chemical structure articles associated with the same molecular formula
C20H32O6
Under-construction metro station in Uttar Pradesh, India
Meerut. The station is being designed as an at-grade or ground-level structure with two side platforms and two parallel tracks between them. The tracks
Modipuram_Depot_metro_station
Biological process
meiosis, and cytokinesis. Interphase consists of three main phases: G1, S, and G2. G1 is a time of growth for the cell where specialized cellular functions
Cell_division
Japanese optics company
‘Broad-Band Anti-Reflection’ coating BBAR-G2 — ‘Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2’ coating eBAND — nano-structured ‘Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency’
Tamron
Mechanisms of action
receptor mediates the induction of P-glycoprotein by spironolactone in HepG2 cells". Toxicology. 285 (1–2): 18–24. Bibcode:2011Toxgy.285...18R. doi:10
Pharmacodynamics of spironolactone
Pharmacodynamics_of_spironolactone
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Netrin-G2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NTNG2 gene. GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000196358 – Ensembl, May 2017 GRCm38: Ensembl release
Netrin_G2
Combining multiple simulation methods
quickly replaced by the Gaussian-2 (G2) which has been used extensively. The Gaussian-3 (G3) was introduced later. The G2 uses seven calculations: the molecular
Quantum chemistry composite methods
Quantum_chemistry_composite_methods
Football tournament season
to comply with a stadium of at least 40,000 capacity, and having the structure to host the supporters of both clubs. The number of qualified teams was
2026_Copa_do_Brasil
Algebraic curve in mathematics
well. The constants g2 and g3, called the modular invariants, are uniquely determined by the lattice, that is, by the structure of the torus. However
Elliptic_curve
Enzyme
Chen M, Zhu X, Yanagida M, Zhao Y (2001). "HIV-1 Vpr induces cell cycle G2 arrest in fission yeast (Schizosaccharomyces pombe) through a pathway involving
PPP2R1A
Branch of mathematics that studies the properties of groups
the algebraic structures known as groups. The concept of a group is central to abstract algebra: other well-known algebraic structures, such as rings
Group_theory
Branch of mathematics that studies abstract algebraic structures
introduce the notation g · v for Φ {\displaystyle \Phi } (g, v), then for any g1, g2 in G and v in V: ( 2.1 ) e ⋅ v = v {\displaystyle (2.1)\quad e\cdot v=v} (
Representation_theory
Metadata tag prefixed with #
S.; Long, Maebh; Burnette, Jessie (June 7, 2024). "#AreHashtagsWords? Structure, position, and syntactic integration of hashtags in (English) tweets"
Hashtag
Species of fungus
groups G2 and G3 float in water. The compound of alkaloids is also used to differentiate the strains. Agrostis canina, Alopecurus myosuroides (G2), Alopecurus
Claviceps_purpurea
Unfinished pyramid
dig failed to find the passage, leading Borchardt to conclude that the structure was left incomplete and unused. Either by chance or error, Borchardt abandoned
Pyramid_of_Neferefre
Class of enzymes
3.2.1.94, exo-isomaltohydrolase, isomalto-dextranase, isomaltodextranase, G2-dextranase, 1,6-α-D-glucan isomaltohydrolase) is an enzyme with systematic
Glucan_1,6-α-isomaltosidase
Janya raga of Carnatic music
janya ragam by Venkatamakhi. Its ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa structure is S G2 M1 P N2 S' : S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S' Alternate notations: Hindustani: S G̱ M P Ṉ Ṡ
Dhanyasi
Type of Riemannian manifold
) {\displaystyle (M,g)} endowed with three integrable almost complex structures I , J , K {\displaystyle I,J,K} that are Kähler with respect to the Riemannian
Hyperkähler_manifold
Lie group of complex numbers of unit modulus; topologically a circle
× {\displaystyle \mathbb {C} ^{\times }} , the circle group has the structure of a topological group. Moreover, since the unit circle is a closed subset
Circle_group
Algebraic structure used in analysis
Namely, every simple Lie algebra is of type An, Bn, Cn, Dn, E6, E7, E8, F4, or G2. Here the simple Lie algebra of type An is s l ( n + 1 , F ) {\displaystyle
Lie_algebra
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
activity is diminished during the G1 phase, and is increased during S and G2-M when the protein is phosphorylated at Ser-990. Additionally, depletion of
BRIP1
Linked hypertext system on the Internet
collaborators outside CERN. In his design, Berners-Lee dismissed the common tree structure approach, used for instance in the existing CERNDOC documentation system
World_Wide_Web
Continuous band of stars that appears on plots of stellar color versus brightness
(M) are relative to the Sun—a dwarf star with a spectral classification of G2 V. The actual values for a star may vary by as much as 20–30% from the values
Main_sequence
G2 STRUCTURE
G2 STRUCTURE
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shape, Structure
Boy/Male
Indian
Good Structure
Boy/Male
Indian
Solid structure
Girl/Female
Indian, Kashmiri
Body Structure
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
The Structure of God
Girl/Female
Indian
Structure
Boy/Male
Afghan, Arabic, Gujarati, Indian, Muslim
Solid Structure; Lifetime
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shape, Structure
Girl/Female
Indian
Shape, Structure
Boy/Male
Muslim
Solid structure
Girl/Female
Indian
Shape, Structure
G2 STRUCTURE
G2 STRUCTURE
Male
Chinese
superior handsomeness.
Girl/Female
Teutonic
Intelligent.
Girl/Female
Indian
Handsome, Pretty, Name of a
Girl/Female
Indian
Girl/Female
Tamil
Name of a flower in marathi
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Enemy of sharks.
Biblical
(יו×ב, Joab) - "The Lord is father"
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Supporter of Islam
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Gaelic RuaidhrÃ, RUAIDRÃ means "red king."
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
A narrator of hadith
G2 STRUCTURE
G2 STRUCTURE
G2 STRUCTURE
G2 STRUCTURE
G2 STRUCTURE
n.
In inorganic nature, one of those forms in which a species may occur, which differ in minor characteristics of structure, color, purity of composition, etc.
n.
Manner of organization; the arrangement of the different tissues or parts of animal and vegetable organisms; as, organic structure, or the structure of animals and plants; cellular structure.
a.
Without a definite structure, or arrangement of parts; without organization; devoid of cells; homogeneous; as, a structureless membrane.
n.
A structure of considerable magnitude, usually with arches or supported on trestles, for carrying a road, as a railroad, high above the ground or water; a bridge; especially, one for crossing a valley or a gorge. Cf. Trestlework.
a.
Having a definite organic structure; showing differentiation of parts.
a.
Having the form or structure of a vesicle; as, a vesicular body.
n.
An arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy.
n.
Arrangement of parts, of organs, or of constituent particles, in a substance or body; as, the structure of a rock or a mineral; the structure of a sentence.
n.
A work or structure of stone, brick, or other materials, raised to some height, and intended for defense or security, solid and permanent inclosing fence, as around a field, a park, a town, etc., also, one of the upright inclosing parts of a building or a room.
n.
The power possessed by living organisms, both animal and vegetable, of adapting themselves to modifications or changes in their environment, thus possibly giving rise to ultimate variation of structure or function.
a.
Destitute of a bony structure.
a.
Consisting of, or containing, vessels as an essential part of a structure; full of vessels; specifically (Bot.), pertaining to, or containing, special ducts, or tubes, for the circulation of sap.
a.
Not organized; being without organic structure; specifically (Biol.), not having the different tissues and organs characteristic of living organisms, nor the power of growth and development; as, the unorganized ferments. See the Note under Ferment, n., 1.
n.
A group of minerals having, a micaceous structure. They are hydrous silicates, derived generally from the alteration of some kind of mica. So called because the scales, when heated, open out into wormlike forms.
a.
Containing, or composed of, vesicles or vesiclelike structures; covered with vesicles or bladders; vesiculate; as, vesicular coral; vesicular lava; a vesicular leaf.
n.
A general name for any hollow structure made to float upon the water for purposes of navigation; especially, one that is larger than a common rowboat; as, a war vessel; a passenger vessel.
n.
A microscopic cell in the structure of an egg, animal, or plant.
a.
Being without symmetry of chemical structure or relation; as, an unsymmetrical carbon atom.
n.
Any one of the abdominal appendages of a crustacean, especially one of the posterior ones, which are often larger than the rest, and different in structure, and are used chiefly in locomotion. See Illust. of Crustacea, and Stomapoda.
n.
A structure, usually inclosed with glass, for rearing and protecting vines; a grapery.