actinism (aktinizm)

[ with silver bromid. the spectrum may be obtained on a gelatin plate sensitized actinium (ak-tin'i-um), n. [NL., metro us a canthari ans with the skeleton com act i no-. [NL., etc., ἀκτίς ( ἀκτιν- ), ray: see posed of a varying number of spicules, which actinic.] An element in scientific compounds are not distributed according to J. Müller's law. of Greek origin, meaning ray. In chemical com- actinenchyma (ak-ti-neng'ki-mä), n. [ actinism . ἀκτίς (ἀκτιν-), ray, + ἔγχυμα , infusion, ἐγχέειν , Actinocheiri, n. See Actinochiri. pour in.] In bot . , a name that has been given to a system or ti ue of stellate cells. acting (ak'ting), p. a. Performing duty, service, or functions; specifically, performing the functions of an office or employment temporarily: as, an acting governor or mayor; an acting colonel or superintendent. In the United States there is generally some officer of lower grade legal ly entitled to become the acting incumbent of an important executive office during a temporary vacancy from absence or disability of the elected incumbent. Temporary vacancies in military, judicial, and minor executive offices are usually filled by a ignment or appointment. Actinia (ak-tin'i-ä), n. [NL.,