Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

effusive

Expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

elution

The process of extracting a substance that is bound to another by washing it with a solvent, especially in chromatography.

endogenous

Growing or originating from within an organism, system, or cell.

entomology

The branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.

ethnocentrism

Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.

ethylene

A flammable gaseous olefin, C2H4, obtained from petroleum and natural gas, used as a chemical feedstock and as a plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening.

etymology

The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

evocative

Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

evocativeness

The quality of bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

exacerbation

The act of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

exfoliate

To cast off scales, splinters, or layers, especially from the skin or a rock surface.

exhortation

An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.