defensive |
defensory |
As adjectives the difference between defensive and defensory
is that
defensive is while
defensory is (archaic) tending to defend; defensive.
defensive |
indefensive |
As adjectives the difference between defensive and indefensive
is that
defensive is while
indefensive is not defensive; unprotected.
defensive |
ringwork |
As an adjective defensive
is .
As a noun ringwork is
a fortified defensive structure, usually circular or oval in shape, essentially a motte-and-bailey castle minus the motte.
defensive |
antiinsectan |
As an adjective defensive
is .
As a noun antiinsectan is
any compound produced by a plant or other organism that serves as a defensive protection against predation by insects.
defensive |
epilachnene |
As an adjective defensive
is .
As a noun epilachnene is
(organic compound) a defensive alkaloid,
(5z)-11-propyl-12-azacyclotetradec-5-en-14-olide'', the principal component of the secretion of the pupal defensive hairs of the mexican bean beetle (''epilachna varivestis ), that has antiinsectan activity.
defensive |
nondefensive |
As adjectives the difference between defensive and nondefensive
is that
defensive is while
nondefensive is not defensive.
defensive |
vindicatory |
Synonyms |
Defensive is a synonym of vindicatory.
As adjectives the difference between defensive and vindicatory
is that
defensive is while
vindicatory is promoting or producing vindication.
defensive |
quinolinemethanethiol |
As an adjective defensive
is .
As a noun quinolinemethanethiol is
(organic compound) a sulfoxymethyl derivative of quinoline that is present in the defensive spray of some skunks.
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