potatobug

The same as POTATO-BEETLE. potato-disease, s. an exce of rain in particular seasons created a predisposition to the attacks of the fungus. Too strong manuring, and the cutting up of seed potatoes have also been suggested as predisposing causes. The potato-disease first appeared in this country. In 1845-1847 it caused the failure of the potato crop in Ireland, producing famine. [FAMINE.] It has never since completely disappeared, and in 1860 was nearly as formidable in some places as on its first appearance. When it is prevalent, the potatoes should be powdered with flowers of sulphur before being planted. They should be put early in the ground, and the haulm removed when the disease manifests itself. IMG:content-1402.png:[blocks in formation] potato-spirit, s. Chem.: A spirit formed during the fermentation of potatoes, and used in many parts of Europe. potato-starch, s . Comm.: The starch or flour of the potato, some times used to adulterate arrow-root. The granules vary considerably in size and form, some being shell-shaped, some ovate, and others, especially the smaller ones, round. Each granule is marked with a circular or stellate hilum, and around this is arranged a series of distinct lines or circles. potato-stone, s. Min.: A name applied to the siliceous and calcareous geodes found in the soil in the vicinity of Potato-starch. Bristol. The siliceous geodes are lined with quartz crystals, but frequently contain calcite with acicular göthite, the calcareous ones are lined with calcite crystals, but frequently contain isolated crystals of quartz, some of which present the form of the primitive rhombohedron. They appear to have been formed in the dolomitic conglomerates, According to Green, this name has also been applied to certain hollow limestone pebbles, which have been converted into dolomite, their interiors being lined with crystals of the same substance. potato-sugar, s. [STARCH-SUGAR.] *pō-tā-tor, subst . [Latin.] One who drinks; a drinker, a drunkard. *pō-ta-tōr-ỹ, a. [Lat. pot at or i us , from potator =a drinker; poto =to drink.] Relating or pertain ing to drink or drinking. pot-boy, s . [Eng. pot (1), s., and boy .] A boy or man employed in a public house to clean the pots, carry out ale or beer, . potential *potch (1), v . t . [POACH (1), v.] *potch (2), v . t. [Fr. pocher.] [POACH (2), v.] To thrust, to push. "I'll potch at him."- Shakesp .: Coriolanus, i. 10. põtch-er, s . [English potch ; -er.] One who or that which potches. potcher-engine, s . Paper- making: A machine in which washed rags are intimately mixed with a bleaching solution of chloride of lime. pote, v. t. & i. [POTTER.] A. Trans.: To push or kick. B. In trans.: To creep about moodily. (Prov.) *pot-ě-car-, *pot-i-car-y, s. [A corruption of apothecary , which was apparently mistaken for a pothecary.] An apothecary. *pos-ed, a . [Etym. doubtful.] Plaited.