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toehold
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a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
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toehold: a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
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submission
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the condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else
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submission: the condition of having submitted to control by someone or something else
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urbanization
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the condition of being urbanized
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urbanization: the condition of being urbanized
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utilization
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the state of having been made use of
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utilization: the state of having been made use of
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substance
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material of a particular kind or constitution
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substance: material of a particular kind or constitution
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chemistry
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the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object
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chemistry: the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object
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material
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the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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material: the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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ylem
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(cosmology) the original matter that (according to the big bang theory) existed before the formation of the chemical elements
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ylem: (cosmology) the original matter that (according to the big bang theory) existed before the formation of the chemical elements
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dark_matter
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(cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or emit light) and does not collide with atomic particles but exerts gravitational force
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dark_matter: (cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or emit light) and does not collide with atomic particles but exerts gravitational force
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antimatter
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matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal substances
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antimatter: matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal substances
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micronutrient
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a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)
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micronutrient: a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)
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philosopher's_stone
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hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold
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philosopher's_stone: hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold
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precursor
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a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
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precursor: a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
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phlogiston
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a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning
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phlogiston: a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning
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chyme
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a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum
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chyme: a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum
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glop
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any gummy shapeless matter; usually unpleasant
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glop: any gummy shapeless matter; usually unpleasant
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impurity
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worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
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impurity: worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
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acceptor
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(chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
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acceptor: (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
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adduct
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a compound formed by an addition reaction
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adduct: a compound formed by an addition reaction
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actinoid
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any of a series of radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103
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actinoid: any of a series of radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103
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allergen
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any substance that can cause an allergy
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allergen: any substance that can cause an allergy
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assay
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a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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assay: a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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pyrogen
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any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature
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pyrogen: any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature
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pyrogen
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any substance characterized by its great flammability
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pyrogen: any substance characterized by its great flammability
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aldehyde
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any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids
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aldehyde: any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids
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alkapton
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an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
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alkapton: an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
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antiknock
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any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking
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antiknock: any of various compounds that are added to gasoline to reduce engine knocking
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ragweed_pollen
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pollen of the ragweed plant is a common allergen
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ragweed_pollen: pollen of the ragweed plant is a common allergen
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atom
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(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
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atom: (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
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ammunition
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any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction
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ammunition: any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction
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floccule
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a small loosely aggregated mass of flocculent material suspended in or precipitated from a liquid
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floccule: a small loosely aggregated mass of flocculent material suspended in or precipitated from a liquid
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HAZMAT
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an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs
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HAZMAT: an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs
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mixture
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(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
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mixture: (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
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alloy
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a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
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alloy: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
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botulinum_toxin
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any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
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botulinum_toxin: any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
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botulinum_toxin_A
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a neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions; is also used by cosmetic surgeons to smooth frown lines temporarily
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botulinum_toxin_A: a neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions; is also used by cosmetic surgeons to smooth frown lines temporarily
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colloid
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a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
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colloid: a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
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composition
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a mixture of ingredients
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composition: a mixture of ingredients
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dispersed_phase
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(of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state
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dispersed_phase: (of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state
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dispersing_phase
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(of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed
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dispersing_phase: (of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed
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mechanical_mixture
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a mixture whose components can be separated by mechanical means
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mechanical_mixture: a mixture whose components can be separated by mechanical means
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eutectic
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a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point
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eutectic: a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point
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solution
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a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
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solution: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
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aqueous_solution
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a solution in water
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aqueous_solution: a solution in water
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Ringer's_solution
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an aqueous solution containing the chlorides of sodium and potassium and calcium that is isotonic to animal tissues; used to correct dehydration and (in physiological experiments) as a medium for in vitro preparations
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Ringer's_solution: an aqueous solution containing the chlorides of sodium and potassium and calcium that is isotonic to animal tissues; used to correct dehydration and (in physiological experiments) as a medium for in vitro preparations
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saline_solution
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an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
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saline_solution: an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
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polyelectrolyte
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an electrolyte of high molecular weight
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polyelectrolyte: an electrolyte of high molecular weight
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gel
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a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
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gel: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
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hydrogel
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a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium
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hydrogel: a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium
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sol
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a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
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sol: a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
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hydrocolloid
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a substance that forms a gel with water
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hydrocolloid: a substance that forms a gel with water
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suspension
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a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
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suspension: a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
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slurry
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a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water
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slurry: a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water
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resuspension
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a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated
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resuspension: a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated
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precipitate
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a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
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precipitate: a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
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sludge
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the precipitate produced by sewage treatment
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sludge: the precipitate produced by sewage treatment
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domoic_acid
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a neurotoxin that is deadly for humans; found in various marine algae
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domoic_acid: a neurotoxin that is deadly for humans; found in various marine algae
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acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
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any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances
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acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances
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Mylar
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a thin polyester film
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Mylar: a thin polyester film
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pina_cloth
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a fine cloth made from pineapple fibers
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pina_cloth: a fine cloth made from pineapple fibers
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Plasticine
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a synthetic material resembling clay but remaining soft; used as a substitute for clay or wax in modeling (especially in schools)
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Plasticine: a synthetic material resembling clay but remaining soft; used as a substitute for clay or wax in modeling (especially in schools)
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plastic
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generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
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plastic: generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
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plasticizer
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a substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable
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plasticizer: a substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable
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thermoplastic
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a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled
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thermoplastic: a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled
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saran
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any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things
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saran: any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things
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acrylic
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a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
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acrylic: a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives
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polymethyl_methacrylate
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a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass
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polymethyl_methacrylate: a transparent plastic used as a substitute for glass
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Lucite
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a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
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Lucite: a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
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Plexiglas
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a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic
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Plexiglas: a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic
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polyethylene
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a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
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polyethylene: a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation
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acetyl
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the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)
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acetyl: the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)
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acyl
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any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group
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acyl: any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group
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aggregate
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material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster
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aggregate: material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster
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alcohol_group
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the chemical group -OH
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alcohol_group: the chemical group -OH
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aldehyde_group
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the chemical group -CHO
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aldehyde_group: the chemical group -CHO
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polyvinyl_acetate
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a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
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polyvinyl_acetate: a vinyl polymer used especially in paints or adhesives
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polyvinyl_chloride
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a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
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polyvinyl_chloride: a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables
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styrene
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a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene
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styrene: a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene
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polystyrene
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a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
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polystyrene: a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
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Styrofoam
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a light resilient foam of polystyrene
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Styrofoam: a light resilient foam of polystyrene
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thermosetting_compositions
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a material that hardens when heated and cannot be remolded
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thermosetting_compositions: a material that hardens when heated and cannot be remolded
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Bakelite
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a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.
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Bakelite: a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.
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Teflon
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a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided
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Teflon: a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided
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Vinylite
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any of various vinyl resins
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Vinylite: any of various vinyl resins
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raw_material
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material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
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raw_material: material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
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feedstock
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the raw material that is required for some industrial process
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feedstock: the raw material that is required for some industrial process
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sorbate
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a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another substance by either absorption or adsorption
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sorbate: a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another substance by either absorption or adsorption
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sorbent
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a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption
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sorbent: a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption
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absorbent_material
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a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
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absorbent_material: a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
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absorbate
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a material that has been or is capable of being absorbed
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absorbate: a material that has been or is capable of being absorbed
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sponge
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a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
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sponge: a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
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absorber
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(physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation
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absorber: (physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation
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absorbent_cotton
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cotton made absorbent by removal of the natural wax
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absorbent_cotton: cotton made absorbent by removal of the natural wax
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absorption_indicator
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an indicator used in reactions that involve precipitation
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absorption_indicator: an indicator used in reactions that involve precipitation
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adsorbent
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a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance
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adsorbent: a material having capacity or tendency to adsorb another substance
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adsorbate
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a material that has been or is capable of being adsorbed
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adsorbate: a material that has been or is capable of being adsorbed
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acaricide
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a chemical agent used to kill mites
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acaricide: a chemical agent used to kill mites
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acaroid_resin
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an alcohol-soluble resin from Australian trees; used in varnishes and in manufacturing paper
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acaroid_resin: an alcohol-soluble resin from Australian trees; used in varnishes and in manufacturing paper
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acetic_acid
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a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
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acetic_acid: a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals
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acetin
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any of three liquid acetates that are formed when acetic acid and glycerin are heated together
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acetin: any of three liquid acetates that are formed when acetic acid and glycerin are heated together
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