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acetum
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a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
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acetum: a dilute solution of acetic acid that is used as a solvent (e.g. for a drug)
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acetate
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a salt or ester of acetic acid
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acetate: a salt or ester of acetic acid
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dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
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an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972
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dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane: an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972
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larvacide
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an insecticide that kills the larvae of insects
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larvacide: an insecticide that kills the larvae of insects
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lead_arsenate
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a poisonous white solid (Pb3[AsO4]2) used as an insecticide
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lead_arsenate: a poisonous white solid (Pb3[AsO4]2) used as an insecticide
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tetraethyl_lead
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a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking
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tetraethyl_lead: a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking
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acetone
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the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
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acetone: the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
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acetylene
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a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
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acetylene: a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
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adobe
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the clay from which adobe bricks are made
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adobe: the clay from which adobe bricks are made
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Agent_Orange
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a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas
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Agent_Orange: a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas
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alicyclic_compound
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an aliphatic compound that contains a ring of atoms
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alicyclic_compound: an aliphatic compound that contains a ring of atoms
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aliphatic_compound
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organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative
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aliphatic_compound: organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative
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alkylbenzene
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organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring
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alkylbenzene: organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring
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alkyl_halide
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organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane
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alkyl_halide: organic compound in which halogen atoms have been substituted for hydrogen atoms in an alkane
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amino_acid
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organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
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amino_acid: organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group
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alanine
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a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins
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alanine: a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins
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argil
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a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters)
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argil: a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters)
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arsenical
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a pesticide or drug containing arsenic
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arsenical: a pesticide or drug containing arsenic
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asparagine
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a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus)
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asparagine: a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus)
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aspartic_acid
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a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane
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aspartic_acid: a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane
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canavanine
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an amino acid found in the jack bean
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canavanine: an amino acid found in the jack bean
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chlorobenzene
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a colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDT and other organic compounds
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chlorobenzene: a colorless volatile flammable liquid with an almond odor that is made from chlorine and benzene; used as a solvent and in the production of phenol and DDT and other organic compounds
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chlorofluorocarbon
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a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans
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chlorofluorocarbon: a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans
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chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile
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a tear gas that is stronger than CN gas but wears off faster; can be deployed by grenades or cluster bombs; can cause skin burns and fatal pulmonary edema
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chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile: a tear gas that is stronger than CN gas but wears off faster; can be deployed by grenades or cluster bombs; can cause skin burns and fatal pulmonary edema
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chloroacetophenone
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a tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer
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chloroacetophenone: a tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer
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citrate
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a salt or ester of citric acid
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citrate: a salt or ester of citric acid
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citrulline
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an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine
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citrulline: an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is an intermediate in the conversion of ornithine to arginine
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cysteine
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an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine
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cysteine: an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine
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cystine
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a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones
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cystine: a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones
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diamagnet
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a substance that exhibits diamagnetism
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diamagnet: a substance that exhibits diamagnetism
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diamine
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any organic compound containing two amino groups
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diamine: any organic compound containing two amino groups
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dopa
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amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain
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dopa: amino acid that is formed in the liver and converted into dopamine in the brain
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L-dopa
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the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease
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L-dopa: the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease
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endonuclease
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a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes
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endonuclease: a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes
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enol
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an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom
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enol: an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom
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essential_amino_acid
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an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet
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essential_amino_acid: an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet
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exonuclease
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a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid
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exonuclease: a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid
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gamma_aminobutyric_acid
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an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter
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gamma_aminobutyric_acid: an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system; acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter
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glutamic_acid
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an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats
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glutamic_acid: an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats
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glutamine
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a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism
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glutamine: a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism
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glutathione_peroxidase
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an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals
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glutathione_peroxidase: an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals
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glycine
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the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane
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glycine: the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane
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hydroxyproline
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a crystalline amino acid obtained from gelatin or collagen
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hydroxyproline: a crystalline amino acid obtained from gelatin or collagen
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iodoamino_acid
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an amino acid with iodine added
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iodoamino_acid: an amino acid with iodine added
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ornithine
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an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea
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ornithine: an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea
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acid
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any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
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acid: any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
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acid-base_indicator
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an indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions
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acid-base_indicator: an indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions
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alpha-linolenic_acid
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a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition
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alpha-linolenic_acid: a polyunsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms; the only omega-3 fatty acid found in vegetable products; it is most abundant in canola oil; a fatty acid essential for nutrition
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alpha-naphthol
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an isomer of naphthol used in dyes
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alpha-naphthol: an isomer of naphthol used in dyes
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alpha-naphthol_test
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biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid
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alpha-naphthol_test: biochemical indicator of the presence of carbohydrates in a solution; if carbohydrates are present a violet ring is formed by reaction with alpha-naphthol in the presence of sulfuric acid
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aromatic_compound
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a hydrocarbon containing one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of compounds
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aromatic_compound: a hydrocarbon containing one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of compounds
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arsenate
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a salt or ester of arsenic acid
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arsenate: a salt or ester of arsenic acid
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arsenic_acid
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an acid formed from arsenic pentoxide
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arsenic_acid: an acid formed from arsenic pentoxide
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arsenide
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a compound of arsenic with a more positive element
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arsenide: a compound of arsenic with a more positive element
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cerotic_acid
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a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax)
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cerotic_acid: a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax)
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chlorate
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any salt of chloric acid
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chlorate: any salt of chloric acid
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chloric_acid
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(HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts
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chloric_acid: (HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts
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chlorous_acid
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(HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid; known only in solution
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chlorous_acid: (HClO2) a strongly oxidizing acid; known only in solution
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monobasic_acid
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an acid containing only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule
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monobasic_acid: an acid containing only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule
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dibasic_acid
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an acid containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
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dibasic_acid: an acid containing two replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
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dibasic_salt
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a salt derived by replacing two hydrogen atoms per molecule
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dibasic_salt: a salt derived by replacing two hydrogen atoms per molecule
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tribasic_acid
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an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
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tribasic_acid: an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
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tritium
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a radioactive isotope of hydrogen; atoms of tritium have three times the mass of ordinary hydrogen atoms
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tritium: a radioactive isotope of hydrogen; atoms of tritium have three times the mass of ordinary hydrogen atoms
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tetrabasic_acid
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an acid containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
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tetrabasic_acid: an acid containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
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fulminic_acid
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(CNOH) an unstable acid occurring mainly in the form of explosive salts and esters that is isomeric with cyanic acid
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fulminic_acid: (CNOH) an unstable acid occurring mainly in the form of explosive salts and esters that is isomeric with cyanic acid
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gamma_acid
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a crystalline acid used to make azo dyes
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gamma_acid: a crystalline acid used to make azo dyes
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heavy_metal
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a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead)
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heavy_metal: a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead)
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hexanedioic_acid
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a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon
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hexanedioic_acid: a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon
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HMG-CoA_reductase
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a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol
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HMG-CoA_reductase: a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol
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horseradish_peroxidase
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an enzyme used in immunohistochemistry to label antigens and their antibodies
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horseradish_peroxidase: an enzyme used in immunohistochemistry to label antigens and their antibodies
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hydrazoic_acid
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a colorless explosive liquid that is volatile and poisonous and foul-smelling
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hydrazoic_acid: a colorless explosive liquid that is volatile and poisonous and foul-smelling
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hydriodic_acid
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(HI) a colorless or yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide
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hydriodic_acid: (HI) a colorless or yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide
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hydrochlorofluorocarbon
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a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere
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hydrochlorofluorocarbon: a fluorocarbon that is replacing chlorofluorocarbon as a refrigerant and propellant in aerosol cans; considered to be somewhat less destructive to the atmosphere
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hydrogen_cyanide
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a highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing
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hydrogen_cyanide: a highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing
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hydrocyanic_acid
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a solution of hydrogen cyanide in water; weak solutions are used in fumigating and in the synthesis of organic compounds
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hydrocyanic_acid: a solution of hydrogen cyanide in water; weak solutions are used in fumigating and in the synthesis of organic compounds
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hydrolysate
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a product of hydrolysis
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hydrolysate: a product of hydrolysis
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hydroxy_acid
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any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
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hydroxy_acid: any acid that has hydroxyl groups in addition to the hydroxyl group in the acid itself
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hydroxybenzoic_acid
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a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid
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hydroxybenzoic_acid: a crystalline derivative of benzoic acid
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hypochlorite
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any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid
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hypochlorite: any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid
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hyponitrous_acid
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an explosive white crystalline weak acid (H2N2O2)
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hyponitrous_acid: an explosive white crystalline weak acid (H2N2O2)
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hypophosphoric_acid
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a crystalline tetrabasic acid (H4P2O6)
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hypophosphoric_acid: a crystalline tetrabasic acid (H4P2O6)
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hypophosphorous_acid
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a clear or yellow monobasic acid (H3PO2)
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hypophosphorous_acid: a clear or yellow monobasic acid (H3PO2)
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juniperic_acid
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a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers
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juniperic_acid: a crystalline acid found in the exudations of some conifers
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lysergic_acid
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a crystalline acid often used in medical research; obtained from ergotic alkaloids
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lysergic_acid: a crystalline acid often used in medical research; obtained from ergotic alkaloids
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manganic_acid
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a dibasic acid (H2MnO4) found only in solution and in manganate salts
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manganic_acid: a dibasic acid (H2MnO4) found only in solution and in manganate salts
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metaphosphoric_acid
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a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent
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metaphosphoric_acid: a glassy solid acid ([HPO3]n) often used as a dehydrating agent
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polyphosphoric_acid
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a series of oxyacids of phosphorus
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polyphosphoric_acid: a series of oxyacids of phosphorus
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pyrogallol
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a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer
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pyrogallol: a toxic white lustrous crystalline phenol used to treat certain skin diseases and as a photographic developer
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pyrophosphoric_acid
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a solid acid formed by reactions of orthophosphoric acid
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pyrophosphoric_acid: a solid acid formed by reactions of orthophosphoric acid
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pyrophosphate
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a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
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pyrophosphate: a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid
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methacrylic_acid
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an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics
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methacrylic_acid: an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics
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mucic_acid
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a solid acid (C6H10O8) found in milk or sugar
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mucic_acid: a solid acid (C6H10O8) found in milk or sugar
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selenic_acid
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a strong acid (H2SeO4) analogous to sulfuric acid
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selenic_acid: a strong acid (H2SeO4) analogous to sulfuric acid
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suberic_acid
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a dicarboxylic acid found in cork
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suberic_acid: a dicarboxylic acid found in cork
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succinic_acid
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a dicarboxylic acid (C4H6O4) active in metabolic processes
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succinic_acid: a dicarboxylic acid (C4H6O4) active in metabolic processes
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sulfonate
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a salt of sulphonic acid
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sulfonate: a salt of sulphonic acid
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sulfonic_acid
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an acid derived from sulphuric acid
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sulfonic_acid: an acid derived from sulphuric acid
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titanic_acid
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a white weak acid that is a hydrated form of titanium dioxide
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titanic_acid: a white weak acid that is a hydrated form of titanium dioxide
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titanium_dioxide
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a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability
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titanium_dioxide: a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability
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adulterant
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any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
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adulterant: any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
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