ACROLEIN
A*cro"le*in, n. Etym: [L. acer sharp + olere to smell.] (Chem.)
Defn: A limpid, colorless, highly volatile liquid, obtained by the dehydration of glycerin, or the destructive distillation of neutral fats containing glycerin. Its vapors are intensely irritating. Watts.
ACROLITH
Ac"ro*lith, n. Etym: [L. acrolthus, Gr. with the ends made of stone;
(Arch. & Sculp.)
Defn: A statue whose extremities are of stone, the trunk being generally of wood. Elmes.
ACROLITHAN; ACROLITHIC
A*crol"i*than, Ac`ro*lith"ic, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, or like, an acrolith.
ACROMEGALY
Ac`ro*meg"a*ly, n. Etym: [NL. acromegalia, fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Chronic enlargement of the extremities and face.
ACROMIAL
A*cro"mi*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. acromial.] (Anat.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the acromion. Dunglison.