before r, and regularly becomes suc-, suf- , sug-, and sup- before c, f, g, and p respectively.
Before c, p, and t it sometimes takes form sus- (by the dropping of b from a collateral form, subs-
).
2. (Chem.) A prefix denoting that the ingredient (of a compound) signified by the term to which it is
prefixed,is present in only a small proportion, or less than the normal amount; as, subsulphide, suboxide,
etc. Prefixed to the name of a salt it is equivalent to basic; as, subacetate or basic acetate. [Obsoles.]
Sub
(Sub), n. A subordinate; a subaltern. [Colloq.]
Subacid
(Sub*ac"id) a. [L. subacidus. See Sub-, Acid.] Moderately acid or sour; as, some plants
have subacid juices. — n. A substance moderately acid.
Subacrid
(Sub*ac"rid) a. Moderalely acrid or harsh.
Subacromial
(Sub`a*cro"mi*al) a. (Anat.) Situated beneath the acromial process of the scapula.
Subact
(Sub*act") v. t. [L. subactus, p. p. of subigere to subdue; sub under + agere to lead, bring.]
To reduce; to subdue. [Obs.] Bacon.
Subaction
(Sub*ac"tion) n. [Cf. L. subactio a working up, discipline.] The act of reducing to any state,
as of mixing two bodies combletely. [Obs.] Bacon.
Subacute
(Sub`a*cute") a. Moderalely acute.
Subaduncate
(Sub`a*dun"cate) a. (Zoöl.) Somewhat hooked or curved.
Subadvocate
(Sub*ad"vo*cate) n. An under or subordinate advocate.
Subaërial
(Sub`a*ë"ri*al) a. Beneath the sky; in the open air; specifically (Geol.), taking place on the earth's
surface, as opposed to subaqueous.
