1. The surface of many bacterial species is covered by polysaccharides. These can be in the form of capsules, glycoproteins or glycolipids. In Gram-negative bacteria, the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) also referred to as endotoxin, covers ca. 40% of the bacterial surface.
the premises officially occupied by a consul. 2. the position, work, authority, or term of service of a consul. 3. (often initial capital letter) a government by consuls, as in France from 1799 to 1804. Origin of consulate.
From French envoyÃ© (â envoy, messenger â), from envoyer (â send â). Pronunciation IPA : /ËÉnvÉÉª/ IPA : /ËÉnvÉÉª/ Noun . envoy (plural envoys) (law) a diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador. a representative. a diplomat. a messenger. a short stanza at the end of a poem. Synonyms (diplomatic agent of second rank): envoy extraordinary, minister plenipotentiary; Translations