Pro*tru"sive*ly, adv. In a protrusive manner.
Pro*tu"ber*ance (?), n. [Cf. F. protubÈrance. See Protuberant.] That
which is protuberant swelled or pushed beyond the surrounding or
adjacent surface; a swelling or tumor on the body; a prominence; a
bunch or knob; an elevation.
Solar protuberances (Astron.), certain rose-colored masses on the limb
of the sun which are seen to extend beyond the edge of the moon at the
time of a solar eclipse. They may be discovered with the spectroscope
on any clear day. Called also solar prominences. See Illust. in Append.
Syn. -- Projection, Protuberance. protuberance differs from projection,
being applied to parts that rise from the surface with a gradual ascent
or small angle; whereas a projection may be at a right angle with the
surface.
Pro*tu"ber*an*cy (?), n. The quality or state of being protuberant;
protuberance; prominence.
Pro*tu"ber*ant (?), a. [L. protuberans, -antis, p. pr. of protuberare.
See Protuberate.] Prominent, or excessively prominent; bulging beyond
the surrounding or adjacent surface; swelling; as, a protuberant joint;
a protuberant eye. -- Pro*tu"ber*ant*ly, adv.
Pro*tu"ber*ate (?), v. i. [L. protuberare; pro forward + tuber a hump,
protuberance. See Tuber.] To swell, or be prominent, beyond the
adjacent surface; to bulge out. S. Sharp.
Pro*tu`ber*a"tion (?), n. The act of swelling beyond the surrounding
surface. Cooke (1615).