lycopodium
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of lycopodium
C18: New Latin, from Greek, from lukos wolf + pous foot
Example Sentences
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This powder has the peculiarity of clinging together in little confederacies; it cannot be shaken asunder like lycopodium; and when the mass is squeezed, these groups of particles flatten, and a perfect cleavage is produced.
From The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. by Tyndall, John
Stretching forth his left hand, he liberated a small cloud of lycopodium powder, which ignited with a brilliant flash.
From Kafir Stories Seven Short Stories by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
Oddly enough, these mosses were the big forefathers of the moss we know as lycopodium, which in a powdered state is used to produce flash signals.
From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 4 June 1906 by Various
Powdered resin or lycopodium thrown on to the flame of a candle from a quill is said to be effective as lightning.
From The Peace Egg and Other tales by Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty
Finally, you may see the same thing with water if you dust a little lycopodium on the table.
From Soap-Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them by Boys, C. V. (Charles Vernon)
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