(mathematics) The residual operation of a Heyting algebra when considered as a residuated lattice whose monoid operation is the meet operation. Equivalently, the relative pseudo-complement of a with respect to b is the supremum of the set of all z such that z∧a⩽b, where ∧ denotes the meet operation of the given Heyting algebra.

plural of diminished radix complement

plural of relative pseudo-complement

(immunology) A formation of transmembrane channels on the surface of a pathogenic bacterial cell that disrupts the phospholipid bilayer of the target cell resulting in its destruction.

plural of complement membrane attack complex

(geometry) An angle that, when added to another referenced angle, produces a right angle.

(geometry) plural of complementary angle

(geometry) A pair of angles that sum to a right angle.

Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else. / (genetics) Of the specific pairings of the bases in DNA and RNA.

A complementary colour. / (obsolete) One skilled in compliments. / An angle which adds with another to equal 90 degrees.