Words that start with H
Hydrogenases
Hydrogenases are enzymes that catalyze the production or consumption o...
Hydrogenate
To hydrogenate means to add hydrogen atoms to a molecule....
Hydrogenated
Hydrogenated refers to the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated f...
Hydrogenates
Hydrogenates refers to the process of adding hydrogen to a substance, ...
Hydrogenating
Hydrogenating is a chemical process that involves adding hydrogen to u...
Hydrogenation
Hydrogenation is a chemical process that involves the addition of hydr...
Hydrogenations
Hydrogenation is a chemical process that involves the addition of hydr...
Hydrogenator
A hydrogenator is a chemical reactor that facilitates the process of a...
Hydrogenators
Hydrogenators are industrial machines used to add hydrogen to organic ...
Hydrogenisation
Hydrogenisation is the chemical process that involves adding hydrogen ...
Hydrogenise
Hydrogenise refers to the process of adding hydrogen to a compound, of...
Hydrogenised
Hydrogenised refers to a process in which hydrogen is added to a compo...
Hydrogenises
Hydrogenises refers to the process of adding hydrogen to a substance, ...
Hydrogenising
Hydrogenising is the process of adding hydrogen to a compound, typical...
Hydrogenization
Hydrogenization is a chemical process that involves adding hydrogen to...
Hydrogenize
To hydrogenize means to treat or combine with hydrogen....
Hydrogenized
Hydrogenized refers to the process of adding hydrogen to a compound, o...
Hydrogenizes
Hydrogenizes refers to the chemical process of adding hydrogen to a su...
Hydrogenizing
Hydrogenizing refers to the process of adding hydrogen to a compound, ...
Hydrogenolyses
Hydrogenolyses refer to chemical reactions where a compound is cleaved...
Hydrogenolysis
Hydrogenolysis is a chemical reaction where a compound is broken down ...
Hydrogenous
"Hydrogenous" means containing or relating to hydrogen....
Hydrogens
Hydrogens are the most abundant element in the universe and are essent...
Hydrogeological
Hydrogeological relates to the study of the distribution and movement ...
Hydrogeologies
Hydrogeologies refers to the study of the distribution and movement of...
Hydrogeologist
A hydrogeologist is a scientist who studies the movement, distribution...
Hydrogeologists
Hydrogeologists are scientists who study the distribution and movement...
Hydrogeology
Hydrogeology is the study of the distribution and movement of groundwa...
Hydrograph
A hydrograph is a graph that shows the discharge of a river over a per...
Hydrographer
A hydrographer is a professional who studies and maps the water bodies...
Hydrographers
Hydrographers are specialists who study and measure water bodies, focu...
Hydrographic
Hydrographic refers to the mapping and study of bodies of water and th...
Hydrographical
Hydrographical refers to the study of the physical features and distri...
Hydrographies
Hydrographies refer to the scientific study and mapping of bodies of w...
Hydrographs
Hydrographs are graphical representations that depict the variations i...
Hydrography
The science of measuring and describing the physical features of bodie...
Hydroid
A hydroid is a tiny marine invertebrate that is typically found in col...
Hydroids
Hydroids are colonial aquatic organisms that are part of the class Hyd...
Hydrokinetic
Hydrokinetic refers to the movement of water to generate electricity...
Hydrokinetical
Hydrokinetical refers to the dynamics of water in motion, particularly...
Hydrokinetics
Hydrokinetics refers to the study of the energy of flowing water in mo...
HYDROLANT
HYDROLANT refers to an organism adapted to living in water....
Hydrolase
A hydrolase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breaking of chemical bonds...
Hydrolases
Hydrolases are enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of substrates by th...
Hydrologic
Hydrologic pertains to the study of the distribution and movement of w...
Hydrologic cycle
The hydrologic cycle refers to the continuous movement of water on, ab...
Hydrological
Hydrological refers to the study of the distribution, movement, and pr...
Hydrologically
Hydrologically refers to the study of the distribution, movement, and ...
Hydrologies
Hydrologies refer to the study of the distribution and movement of wat...
Hydrologist
A hydrologist is a scientist who studies the occurrence, distribution,...
Hydrologists
Hydrologists are scientists who study the distribution, movement, and ...
Hydrology
Hydrology is the study of water distribution, movement, and quality in...
Hydrolysable
Hydrolysable refers to a substance that can be broken down or decompos...
Hydrolysate
Hydrolysate is a product of the breakdown of a compound into its compo...
Hydrolysates
Hydrolysates are products formed through the process of breaking down ...
Hydrolysation
Hydrolysation is a chemical process involving the breaking down of a c...
Hydrolysations
Hydrolysation is a chemical process in which a compound is broken down...
Hydrolyse
Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down i...
Hydrolysed
Hydrolysed refers to a chemical process in which a substance is broken...
Hydrolyser
A hydrolyser is a device that facilitates the breakdown of substances ...
Hydrolysers
Hydrolysers are devices that facilitate the process of breaking down c...
Hydrolyses
Hydrolyses refer to chemical reactions that involve the breaking down ...
Hydrolysing
Hydrolysing refers to the chemical process of breaking down a compound...
Hydrolysis
Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down i...
Hydrolyte
A hydrolyte is a substance that consists of ions dissolved in water....
Hydrolytes
Hydrolytes are substances that undergo a chemical reaction with water,...
Hydrolytic
The term hydrolytic refers to a chemical process involving the breakin...
Hydrolytically
Hydrolytically refers to a process involving the chemical breakdown of...
Hydrolyzable
Hydrolyzable refers to a substance that can be broken down into simple...
Hydrolyzate
A hydrolyzate is a substance produced by the breakdown of a compound t...
Hydrolyzates
Hydrolyzates are substances that are produced by the process of hydrol...
Hydrolyzation
Hydrolyzation is a chemical process where water is used to break down ...
Hydrolyzations
Hydrolyzations refer to chemical reactions that involve the breaking d...
Hydrolyze
Hydrolyze means to break down a compound by reacting it with water, sp...
Hydrolyzed
Hydrolyzed refers to a chemical process where a compound is broken dow...
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is a flavor enhancer made by breaking dow...
Hydrolyzer
A hydrolyzer is a device that induces hydrolysis, the chemical breakdo...
Hydrolyzers
Hydrolyzers are devices that facilitate the process of breaking down s...
Hydrolyzes
Hydrolyzes refers to the chemical process in which a compound undergoe...
Hydrolyzing
Hydrolyzing is the process of breaking down a compound by adding water...
Hydroma
Hydroma is a pathological condition characterized by the accumulation ...
Hydromagnetic
Hydromagnetic refers to the study of the interaction between fluids an...
Hydromagnetics
Hydromagnetics is the study of the interaction between electromagnetic...
Hydromancer
A hydromancer is a magical practitioner who specializes in controlling...
Hydromancers
Hydromancers are practitioners who wield the magical ability to contro...
Hydromancies
Hydromancies are divination practices that involve the interpretation ...
Hydromancy
Hydromancy is the practice of divination by interpreting shapes, patte...
Hydromania
Hydromania refers to an excessive or irrational obsession with water, ...
Hydromanias
Hydromanias refers to an intense or compulsive attraction to water or ...
Hydromantic
Hydromantic refers to the study or manipulation of water's motion and ...
Hydromas
Hydromas refers to an accumulation of fluid in a body cavity, often re...
Hydromata
Hydromata refers to the interactions between water and natural systems...
Hydromechanical
Hydromechanical refers to a process or system that involves the intera...
Hydromechanics
Hydromechanics is the study of the interactions between fluids and sol...
Hydromedusa
Hydromedusa is a type of jellyfish characterized by a bell-shaped body...
Hydromedusae
Hydromedusae are a class of jellyfish characterized by their umbrella-...
Hydromedusan
Hydromedusans are a type of jellyfish characterized by their medusa fo...
Hydromedusans
Hydromedusans are a group of tiny, free-swimming jellyfish-like organi...
Hydromedusas
Hydromedusas are free-swimming, gelatinous marine animals characterize...
Hydromedusoid
A hydromedusoid is a life stage of certain jellyfish-like creatures in...
Hydromedusoids
Hydromedusoids are a class of gelatinous marine organisms characterize...
Hydromel
Hydromel is an alcoholic beverage made from a mixture of honey and wat...
Hydromels
Hydromels are ancient alcoholic beverages made by fermenting honey wit...
Hydrometallurgical
Hydrometallurgical refers to a process of extracting metals from their...
Hydrometallurgies
Hydrometallurgies refer to the processes of extracting metals from the...
Hydrometallurgist
A hydrometallurgist is a specialist who focuses on the extraction of m...
Hydrometallurgists
Hydrometallurgists are specialists who employ chemical processes to ex...
Hydrometallurgy
Hydrometallurgy is the extraction of metals from ores using aqueous so...
Hydrometeor
Hydrometeor refers to any meteorological phenomenon involving water in...
Hydrometeorological
Hydrometeorological refers to the study of the interactions between wa...
Hydrometeorologies
Hydrometeorology is the study of the interactions between water and th...
Hydrometeorologist
A hydrometeorologist is a scientist who studies the interaction betwee...
Hydrometeorologists
Hydrometeorologists study the interactions between water and the atmos...
Hydrometeorology
Hydrometeorology is the study of water in the atmosphere and its relat...
Hydrometeors
Hydrometeors are atmospheric water droplets in various forms, such as ...
Hydrometer
A hydrometer is a tool used to measure the specific gravity or density...
Hydrometers
Hydrometers are instruments used to measure the density of liquids, pr...
Hydrometric
Hydrometric refers to the measurement of water's physical properties, ...
Hydrometrical
Hydrometrical refers to the measurement of water, particularly its flo...
Hydrometrically
Hydrometrically refers to the measurement and analysis of water, espec...
Hydrometries
Hydrometries refers to the scientific measurement of water, often focu...
Hydrometry
Hydrometry is the science of measuring the quantity and flow of water ...
Hydromorphic
Hydromorphic refers to soil or vegetation that is specially adapted to...
Hydromulch
Hydromulch is a process of applying a mixture of water, mulch, seeds, ...
Hydronaut
A hydronaut is an individual who explores and conducts research underw...
Hydronauts
Hydronauts are individuals who explore underwater environments, often ...
Hydronephroses
Hydronephrosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal swelling o...
Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is the swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine....
Hydronephrotic
Hydronephrotic refers to a condition characterized by the buildup of u...
Hydronic
Hydronic refers to a heating system that uses water as the medium to t...
Hydronically
Hydronically refers to systems that utilize liquid to transfer heat or...
Hydronitrogen
Hydronitrogen refers to compounds formed between hydrogen and nitrogen...
Hydronium
Hydronium is an ion formed when water accepts a hydrogen ion, represen...
Hydronium ion
The hydronium ion is a positively charged ion formed when a water mole...
Hydroniums
Hydroniums are water molecules that have accepted a proton, resulting ...
HYDROPAC
The meaning of HYDROPAC is centered around water-packaging solutions....
Hydropath
A hydropath is a practitioner who uses water as a primary method of tr...
Hydropathic
Hydropathic refers to a therapeutic approach that utilizes water for h...
Hydropathical
Hydropathical refers to a therapeutic approach that utilizes water in ...
Hydropathically
Hydropathically refers to a method of treatment that utilizes water fo...
Hydropathics
Hydropathics is a therapeutic approach that utilizes water in various ...
Hydropathies
Hydropathies refer to therapies that utilize water for healing and pro...
Hydropathist
A hydropathist is a practitioner who advocates the therapeutic use of ...
Hydropathists
Hydropathists are practitioners who utilize the therapeutic properties...
Hydropaths
Hydropaths are practitioners who advocate for the therapeutic use of w...
Hydropathy
Hydropathy is the treatment of disease through the use of water....
Hydroperoxide
Hydroperoxide refers to a compound containing an oxygen-oxygen single ...
Hydroperoxides
Hydroperoxides are organic compounds containing a peroxide group (-O-O...
Hydrophane
Hydrophane is a type of porous opal that can absorb water and change i...
Hydrophanes
Hydrophanes are materials that can absorb water and become translucent...
Hydrophanous
Hydrophanous refers to a material that becomes transparent or changes ...
Hydrophile
A hydrophile is a substance that has a strong affinity for water, ofte...
Hydrophiles
Hydrophiles are substances that have an affinity for water, typically ...
Hydrophilic
Hydrophilic substances attract water molecules....
Hydrophilicities
Hydrophilicities refer to the tendency of a substance to interact favo...
Hydrophilicity
Hydrophilicity refers to the property of a substance that has a strong...
Hydrophilies
Hydrophilies are substances that have an affinity for water, meaning t...
Hydrophilite
Hydrophilite is a mineral characterized by its significant affinity fo...
Hydrophilites
Hydrophilites are substances that have a strong affinity for water, ma...
Hydrophilous
Hydrophilous refers to a method of pollination where water is involved...
Hydrophily
Hydrophily refers to the tendency of certain substances or organisms t...
Hydrophobe
A hydrophobe is a substance that repels water....
Hydrophobia
Hydrophobia is a fear or hatred of water, often associated with rabies...
Hydrophobias
Hydrophobias refer to the irrational fear of water, often characterize...
Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic substances are repelled by water molecules....
Hydrophobicities
Hydrophobicities refer to the tendency of molecules to avoid contact w...
Hydrophobicity
Hydrophobicity refers to the property of a substance to repel water, o...
Hydrophobous
Hydrophobous refers to substances that are repellent to water, meaning...
Hydrophone
A hydrophone is a microphone designed to capture sound underwater....
Hydrophones
Hydrophones are underwater microphones designed to detect and record s...
Hydrophyllaceous
Hydrophyllaceous describes plants adapted to wet habitats and characte...
Hydrophyte
A hydrophyte is a plant that grows in water or in very moist soil....
Hydrophytes
Hydrophytes are plants that are specially adapted to live in water or ...
Hydrophytic
Hydrophytic refers to plants that are adapted to live in wet environme...
Hydrophyton
A hydrophyton is a plant that is adapted to living in water or very mo...
Hydrophytons
Hydrophytons are structures in aquatic plants that enable them to effi...
Hydrophytous
Hydrophytous refers to plants that thrive in or are adapted to live in...
Hydropic
Hydropic refers to the condition of having an abnormal accumulation ...
Hydroplane
Hydroplane refers to the sliding or skimming motion of a vehicle on a ...
Hydroplaned
Hydroplaned refers to the phenomenon where a vehicle loses traction on...
Hydroplaner
A hydroplaner occurs when a vehicle loses traction due to a build-up o...
Hydroplanes
Hydroplanes are vehicles designed to operate on water, allowing them t...
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road ...
Hydropneumatic
Hydropneumatic refers to a system that uses both liquid and air in com...
Hydropneumatization
Hydropneumatization is the process of combining hydraulic and pneumati...
Hydropolyp
Hydropolyp refers to a type of organism that primarily exists in a wat...
Hydropolyps
Hydropolyps are abnormal growths in the body that are filled with flui...
Hydroponic
Hydroponic is a method of growing plants without soil, using water enr...
Hydroponically
Hydroponically refers to a method of growing plants in a nutrient solu...
Hydroponics
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using water in...
Hydropower
Hydropower is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the power of f...
Hydropowers
Hydropower is a form of renewable energy that generates electricity by...
Hydrops
Hydrops refers to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body, typic...
Hydropses
Hydropses refer to the condition characterized by an abnormal accumula...
Hydropsies
Hydropsies refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body caviti...
Hydropsy
Hydropsy is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulat...
Hydroptic
Hydroptic refers to a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulat...
Hydropult
A hydropult is a device used for the efficient delivery of water, ofte...
Hydropults
Hydropults are advanced devices that utilize water pressure to generat...
Hydroquinol
Hydroquinol is a chemical compound commonly used in skincare for its a...
Hydroquinols
Hydroquinols are organic compounds characterized by their ability to a...
Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is a skin-lightening agent commonly used in skincare prod...
Hydroquinones
Hydroquinones are organic compounds commonly used in skin care for the...
Hydrorhiza
Hydrorhiza refers to the root system of hydras and other freshwater co...
Hydros.
Hydros means water in Greek....
Hydroscope
A hydroscope is a device used for inspecting or exploring underwater e...
Hydroscopes
Hydroscopes are instruments used to observe the visual appearance or b...
Hydroscopic
Hygroscopic refers to a substance's ability to absorb moisture from th...
Hydroscopical
Hydroscopical refers to the ability to absorb or attract moisture, par...
Hydroseed
Hydroseed is a process that involves spraying a mixture of seed, ferti...
Hydrosere
A hydrosere is a series of vegetation changes that occur in a freshwat...
Hydroseres
Hydroseres are ecological successions that occur in aquatic environmen...
Hydroski
Hydroski is a water sport that combines elements of skiing on a surfac...
Hydroskis
Hydroskis are a type of watercraft that allow riders to glide across t...
Hydrosol
A hydrosol is a floral water obtained through steam distillation of pl...
Hydrosolic
Hydrosolic refers to the solution that exists in a liquid medium, typi...
Hydrosols
Hydrosols are aromatic waters obtained through the distillation of pla...
Hydrosoma
The term hydrosoma refers to the water vascular system found in echino...
Hydrosomal
Hydrosomal refers to a characteristic relating to or composed of a gel...
Hydrosomata
Hydrosomata refers to the embodiment of water, often used in contexts ...
Hydrosomatous
Hydrosomatous refers to the condition characterized by an excess of fl...
Hydrosome
A hydrosome refers to a specialized organelle found in certain microor...
Hydrosomes
Hydrosomes are cellular structures that play a key role in the transpo...
Hydrospace
Hydrospace refers to the space within or under the surface of bodies o...
Hydrospaces
Hydrospaces are areas characterized by abundant water, often playing a...
Hydrosphere
The hydrosphere refers to all the water on Earth, including oceans, ...
Hydrospheres
Hydrospheres refer to the various forms of water present in the enviro...
Hydrospheric
The term hydrospheric refers to all water found on, under, and above t...
Hydrostat
Hydrostat refers to the fluid pressure at a specific point within a bo...
Hydrostatic
Hydrostatic refers to the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest....
Hydrostatic balance
Hydrostatic balance is a state of equilibrium achieved in a fluid when...
Hydrostatic pressure
Hydrostatic pressure is the force exerted by a fluid at equilibrium du...
Hydrostatical
Hydrostatical refers to the study of fluids at rest and the forces and...
Hydrostatically
Hydrostatically refers to the properties and behavior of fluids at res...
Hydrostatics
Hydrostatics is the study of fluid statics, focusing on the behavior o...
Hydrostats
Hydrostats are instruments used to measure the pressure of fluids in v...
Hydrosulfate
Hydrosulfate is a compound containing the sulfate ion combined with hy...
Hydrosulfide
Hydrosulfide refers to a compound containing sulfur, hydrogen, and hyd...
Hydrosulfite
Hydrosulfite is a chemical compound used as a powerful reducing agent ...
Hydrosulfurous
The term hydrosulfurous refers to a substance that contains both hydro...
Hydrosulphate
Hydrosulphate refers to a compound containing sulphur in combination w...
Hydrosulphates
Hydrosulphates are salts formed by the reaction of sulfuric acid with ...
Hydrosulphide
Hydrosulfide is a foul-smelling compound formed by the reaction of hyd...
Hydrosulphides
Hydrosulphides are chemical compounds that contain the sulfhydryl grou...
Hydrosulphite
A hydrosulphite is a reducing agent commonly used in industries to ble...
Hydrosulphites
Hydrosulphites are chemical compounds that act as reducing agents, com...
Hydrosulphuric
Hydrosulphuric refers to a compound that contains sulfur, specifically...
Hydrosulphurous
Hydrosulphurous refers to a compound that contains sulfur and is commo...
Hydrosulphurous acid
Hydrosulphurous acid is a compound that contains sulphur with hydrogen...
Hydrotactic
Hydrotactic refers to the movement or orientation of organisms in resp...
Hydrotaxes
Hydrotaxes refers to the movement of organisms in response to the pres...
Hydrotaxis
Hydrotaxis is the movement or orientation of an organism toward or awa...
Hydrotheca
A hydrotheca is a structure that protects the hydranth in a colony of ...
Hydrothecae
Hydrothecae are tubular structures in some aquatic organisms that prov...
Hydrotherapeutics
The practice of hydrotherapeutics focuses on the therapeutic benefits ...
Hydrotherapic
Hydrotherapic refers to therapy that utilizes water for therapeutic pu...
Hydrotherapies
Hydrotherapies involve the therapeutic use of water to promote healing...
Hydrotherapist
A hydrotherapist is a practitioner who utilizes the therapeutic proper...
Hydrotherapists
Hydrotherapists utilize water-based treatments to promote physical and...
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is the use of water in treatment modalities for various h...
Hydrothermal
Hydrothermal refers to the hot water found beneath the Earth's surface...
Hydrothermal vent
A hydrothermal vent is a fissure in the Earth's surface where geotherm...
Hydrothermally
Hydrothermally refers to processes that occur under conditions of high...
Hydrothoraces
Hydrothoraces refers to the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavit...
Hydrothoracic
Hydrothoracic refers to a condition characterized by the presence of f...
Hydrothorax
Hydrothorax is a condition where there is an excess accumulation of fl...
Hydrothoraxes
Hydrothoraxes refer to the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity...
Hydrotropic
Hydrotropic refers to the property of a substance to attract or solubi...
Hydrotropically
Hydrotropically refers to the process of influencing the movement or b...
Hydrotropism
Hydrotropism is the directional growth response of a plant towards or ...
Hydrotropisms
Hydrotropisms are plant movements that occur in response to moisture g...
Hydrous
Hydrous means containing water or moisture....
Hydrovane
A hydrovane is a type of water turbine used to harness hydroelectric p...
Hydrovanes
Hydrovanes are devices used for passive stabilization of sailing vesse...
Hydroxide
Hydroxide refers to a chemical compound containing oxygen and hydrogen...
Hydroxide ion
A hydroxide ion is a negatively charged molecule consisting of one oxy...
Hydroxides
Hydroxides are chemical compounds that consist of a metal ion bonded t...
Hydroxonium
Hydroxonium is a positively charged ion formed when water molecules re...
Hydroxonium ion
The hydroxonium ion is a positively charged ion formed when a water mo...
Hydroxoniums
Hydroxonium ions are hydronium ions with a positive charge, represente...
Hydroxy
Hydroxy refers to a chemical compound containing a b-hydroxyl group, c...
Hydroxy acid
Hydroxy acid is a type of acid that contains a hydroxyl group in its c...
Hydroxy-
Hydroxy- refers to a chemical compound that contains one or more hydro...
Hydroxyacetic acid
Hydroxyacetic acid is an acid composed of a hydroxyl group and a carbo...
Hydroxyapatite
Hydroxyapatite is a calcium-based mineral compound found in bones and ...
Hydroxyapatites
Hydroxyapatites are naturally occurring minerals that consist primaril...
Hydroxybenzene
Hydroxybenzene is a chemical compound commonly known as phenol....
Hydroxybutyrate
Hydroxybutyrate is a key ketone body that the body produces during ket...
Hydroxybutyric acid
Hydroxybutyric acid is a ketone body produced by the liver during fast...
Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine, a medication primarily used to treat malaria and a...
Hydroxyketone
A hydroxyketone is a compound containing both a hydroxyl group and a c...
Hydroxyl
Hydroxyl is a functional group consisting of one oxygen and one hydrog...
Hydroxyl group
A hydroxyl group is a functional group containing an oxygen atom bonde...
Hydroxylamine
Hydroxylamine is a chemical compound containing the functional group -...
Hydroxylamines
Hydroxylamines are organic compounds characterized by the presence of ...
Hydroxylapatite
Hydroxylapatite is a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apati...
Hydroxylapatites
Hydroxylapatites are a form of calcium phosphate minerals that contain...
Hydroxylase
A hydroxylase is an enzyme that adds a hydroxyl group to a substrate, ...
Hydroxylases
Hydroxylases are enzymes that catalyze the addition of a hydroxyl grou...
Hydroxylate
Hydroxylate means to add a hydroxyl group to a molecule....