What's the difference between gilt and glitter?

Gilt


Definition:

  • () of Gild
  • (v. t.) A female pig, when young.
  • () imp. & p. p. of Gild.
  • (p. p. & a.) Gilded; covered with gold; of the color of gold; golden yellow.
  • (n.) Gold, or that which resembles gold, laid on the surface of a thing; gilding.
  • (n.) Money.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) An unexpected result of the Greek crisis has been a flight of capital into British government bonds, which has seen gilt prices fall.
  • (2) The litter size of vaccinated gilts was larger than that of the control gilts.
  • (3) Gilts that had already reached sexual maturity at the time of insemination showed a higher rate of oestrus and better litter size than immature animals.
  • (4) On Days 12-14 each gilt received twice daily infusions of Day 15 pCSP in one uterine horn and SP in the other uterine horn.
  • (5) Muscle glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase activity was reduced 75% in vitamin B-6-deficient gilts.
  • (6) However, antiviral activity was undetectable in medium conditioned by endometrium from one of the Day-12 gilts.
  • (7) However, financial markets seem unconcerned: 10-year gilts have rallied since the statement.
  • (8) The influence of embryos on growth of the uterus was determined by comparing uterine length, weight and diameter between gravid and nongravid horns within unilaterally pregnant gilts.
  • (9) The effects of exogenous oestradiol-17 beta on blood leukocytes were studied in four ovariectomized gilts.
  • (10) Control gilts given saline had ovaries containing antral follicles (4 to 6 mm in diameter).
  • (11) Relaxin stored in luteal cells of hysterectomized gilts was consistently greater (P less than 0.01) than that during the same days of late pregnancy; however, progesterone was greater (P less than 0.01) in hysterectomized compared with pregnant gilts only on day 116.
  • (12) Three gilts that were given zearalenone on PMD 7 to 10 were not pregnant and had regressing corpora lutea on the ovaries at euthanasia.
  • (13) Each uterine horn in treated gilts (N = 5) was infused with 150 micrograms PGE2 in 3 ml of saline at 0900 h on day 12, 15 and 18 of the estrous cycle.
  • (14) It was concluded that puberty may have been attained when a certain BF or fatness was achieved, because growth rate of restricted-fed gilts and quickly growing gilts with ad libitum access to feed may have been associated with reduced fat deposition.
  • (15) The effect of ovarian steroids on the uterine secretion of ir-MENK was examined by measuring ir-MENK in uterine fluids from cyclic and pregnant gilts as well as ovariectomized, ovarian steroid-treated gilts.
  • (16) A corn-soybean meal diet fed to all gilts was formulated to meet or exceed nutrient requirements except for energy.
  • (17) At slaughter, uterine length (P less than 0.05), uterine weight, width of uterine horns, endometrial surface area, endometrial weight and percentage of uterine weight represented by endometrium was greater (P less than 0.01) for Large White gilts.
  • (18) This study provides strong evidence that purified pPRL maintains both relaxin and progesterone secretion as well as the morphology of aging corpora lutea for at least 10 days after hypophysectomy in hysterectomized gilts.
  • (19) Receptor number was greater for M than for P gilts on d 14 (P less than .07) and d 18 (P less than .01).
  • (20) Thirty-four gilts in two experiments were fed altrenogest for 18 d to block spontaneous growth of ovulatory follicles after luteolysis.

Glitter


Definition:

  • (v. i.) To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.
  • (v. i.) To be showy, specious, or striking, and hence attractive; as, the glittering scenes of a court.
  • (n.) A bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy; as, the glitter of arms; the glitter of royal equipage.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Her story is an incredible tale of triumph over tragedy: a tormented childhood during China's Cultural Revolution, detention and forced exile after exposing female infanticide – then glittering success as the head of a major US technology firm.
  • (2) In the course of a study on glioblastoma tissue and cultured cell lines, a glitter drop technique for random sampling was introduced (1).
  • (3) Browne had enjoyed a glittering career at BP, which he joined in 1966 and took over as chief executive in 1995.
  • (4) Thank God, then, for The Execution Of Gary Glitter (Mon, 9pm, Channel 4), which vividly envisions the trial and subsequent capital punishment of pop's most reviled sex offender so you don't have to.
  • (5) Last weekend, one of the most glittering alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kharagpur did not show up to give a school prize as he had promised.
  • (6) Thirty years at the glittering coalface of alternative rock has finally provided security for Shields ("I've been OK for money since about 2008"), but has taken its toll spiritually and bodily.
  • (7) At least the joyous delirium gave Drogba and, most likely, Petr Cech fitting sendoffs after glittering careers in these parts.
  • (8) He’d been at the Baftas the previous evening, and still had his glitter on.
  • (9) The broadcaster, which has previously used the mockumentary genre to put Tony Blair on trial and execute Gary Glitter , will use actors alongside real-life footage for its fictional portrayal of the Ukip leader in Downing Street.
  • (10) Already known internationally for its food and its glittering annual film festival, the city will feature choral groups in the open air and an art project, Waves of Energy, bringing to life a surge of ideas suggested by the public, as well as performances and exhibitions inside sleek venues such as Basque music’s new home, Musikene, the San Telmo museum or the cube-shaped Kursaal on the edge of the sea.
  • (11) They lack the killer ambition, that willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice, and that’s the real reason so many glittering male careers so end in failure.
  • (12) This arena was the scene of Bayern nightmares last May, when Chelsea pipped them to Europe's most glittering crown and, suddenly, the demons of the past threatened to encircle them.
  • (13) It was launched on Wednesday with a party at the Mandarin Oriental hotel next door – an event so glittering that Formula One overlord Bernie Ecclestone was in attendance and überchef Heston Blumenthal did the catering.
  • (14) He loved the excitement and the glitter of his post, but could never really accept the hours of drudgery and tedium that the job of Liberal leader involved.
  • (15) Iran, which was a Zoroastrian country before Islam arrived, is home to some of the world’s most magnificent historical and archaeological sites with ancient ruins, glittering mosques and spectacular landscapes.
  • (16) No longer content to hide beneath the shadow of the Andes, it now has a number of vibrant cultural centres (such as the striking, copper-encased GAM , which specialises in promoting the performing arts and music), glittering skyscrapers, award-winning restaurants and fantastic bars.
  • (17) Yvonne Robertson, who had travelled from Glasgow with her district lodge, spoke of "an absolutely amazing day" as her red, white and blue glitter headband sparkled in the sunshine.
  • (18) And some of the more massive trends heading into the future – the inexorables of population growth and global warming, emergent economies and regions with their own claims to truth and justice – would seem largely resistant to the glittering technical fixes that future-types of the past have put their faith in.
  • (19) Mariah Carey – Glitter (2001) Mariah Carey Glitter is no turkey – it's sold somewhere north of 3m copies.
  • (20) If only the prize itself could get away from its asinine "glittering occasion" presentation, it might yet be taken as seriously as it deserves to be - at least when it is awarded to projects like Accordia, a scheme that promises to transcend fads and fashion.