par aməcum

[Gr. par amēkēs =oblong.) Zool.: The typical genus of the family Parame cide, from salt and fresh water, and abundant in vegetable infusions. Saville Kent records five species. păr-a-măg-net-ic, a. [Pref. para-, and Eng. magnetic.] Magnetic, as opposed to diamagnetic. ( Faraday.) păr-a-măg-net-ism, s . [Pref. para- , and Eng. magnetism .] Magnetism: Magnetism as opposed to diamagnetism; attraction as opposed to repulsion. păr-a-mal-e-ic, a. [Pref. para-, and English maleic.] Derived from maleic acid. para maleic-acid, s. [FUMARIC-ACID.] păr-a-mal-ic, a. [Pref. para-, and Eng. malic.] Derived from or containing malic acid. para malic-acid, s. 5 Chemistry: O