Defn: A proteid substance (acid albumin) formed from the albuminous matter of muscle by the action of dilute acids; — formerly called musculin. See Acid albumin, under Albumin.
SYNTONIZE
Syn"to*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -nized; p. pr. & vb. n. -nizing.]
[See Syntony.] (Physics)
Defn: To adjust or devise so as to emit or respond to electric oscillations of a certain wave length; to tune; specif., to put (two or more instruments or systems of wireless telegraphy) in syntony with each other. — Syn`to*ni*za"tion (#), n.
SYNTONIZER
Syn"to*niz`er, n. (Physics)
Defn: One that syntonizes; specif., a device consisting essentially of a variable inductance coil and condenser with a pair of adjustable spark balls, for attuning the time periods of antennæ in wireless telegraphy (called also syntonizing coil).
SYNTONY
Syn"to*ny, n. [Cf. Gr. agreement. See Syn-; Tone.] (Physics)
Defn: State of being adjusted to a certain wave length; agreement or tuning between the time period of an apparatus emitting electric oscillations and that of a receiving apparatus, esp. in wireless telegraphy.
SYPHERING
Sy"pher*ing, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.] (Carp.)
Defn: The lapping of chamfered edges of planks to make a smooth surface, as for a bulkhead.
SYPHILIDE
Syph"i*lide, n. Etym: [F.] (Med.)