discal
Britishadjective
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For the discal part, the direction of the induced electric current is the same in all, namely, from the circumference towards the centre.
From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael
Discoidal: relating to the disc, or middle = discal.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Wings rather long; discal transverse vein straight, upright, parted by hardly half its length from the border, and by rather more than its length from the præbrachial transverse.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Discal area: of a wing applies especially to the more central portion, or that area covered by the discal cell.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
At the same time the discal glands secrete more copiously, and the secretion becomes acid.
From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles
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