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Altiscope
- - An arrangement of lenses and mirrors which enables a person to see an object in spite of intervening objects. Since the early 1900's, most commonly called periscope.
Altitudes
- noun - angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
- elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache"
- the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel)
Alto Clef
- noun - a clef that puts middle C on the third line of a staff
Altricial
- adjective - (of hatchlings) naked and blind and dependent on parents for food
Altruisms
- noun - the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Altruists
- noun - someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
Alum Root
- - A North American herb (Heuchera Americana) of the Saxifrage family, whose root has astringent properties.
Alumbloom
- noun - any of several herbs of the genus Heuchera