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barium_sulphate
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a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment
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barium_sulphate: a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment
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basalt
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the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
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basalt: the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
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basic_dye
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a dye that is considered to be a base because the chromophore is part of a positive ion
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basic_dye: a dye that is considered to be a base because the chromophore is part of a positive ion
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basic_iron
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pig iron containing a high percentage of phosphorus; used in making steel by a process that removes the phosphorus
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basic_iron: pig iron containing a high percentage of phosphorus; used in making steel by a process that removes the phosphorus
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basic_slag
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slag produced in making steel; low in silica but having large amounts of calcium phosphate; useful as fertilizer
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basic_slag: slag produced in making steel; low in silica but having large amounts of calcium phosphate; useful as fertilizer
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bath_water
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water used for a bath
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bath_water: water used for a bath
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battery_acid
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dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries
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battery_acid: dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries
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bearing_brass
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a brass bushing or a lining for a bearing
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bearing_brass: a brass bushing or a lining for a bearing
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beebread
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a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
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beebread: a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
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royal_jelly
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a secretion of the pharyngeal glands of bees that is fed to very young larvae and to bees destined to be queens
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royal_jelly: a secretion of the pharyngeal glands of bees that is fed to very young larvae and to bees destined to be queens
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beef_tallow
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tallow obtained from a bovine animal
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beef_tallow: tallow obtained from a bovine animal
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beet_sugar
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sugar made from sugar beets
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beet_sugar: sugar made from sugar beets
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bell_metal
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bronze with 3 or 4 parts copper to 1 part tin; used in making bells
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bell_metal: bronze with 3 or 4 parts copper to 1 part tin; used in making bells
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benzene
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a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
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benzene: a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
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benzene_formula
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a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached
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benzene_formula: a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached
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benzoate
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any salt or ester of benzoic acid
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benzoate: any salt or ester of benzoic acid
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benzoate_of_soda
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a white crystalline salt used as a food preservative and antiseptic
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benzoate_of_soda: a white crystalline salt used as a food preservative and antiseptic
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benzoic_acid
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a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins
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benzoic_acid: a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins
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benzoyl_peroxide
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a white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour or oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions
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benzoyl_peroxide: a white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour or oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions
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beryllium_bronze
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a copper-base alloy containing beryllium
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beryllium_bronze: a copper-base alloy containing beryllium
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bicarbonate
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a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate
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bicarbonate: a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate
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bicarbonate_of_soda
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a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
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bicarbonate_of_soda: a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid
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bimetal
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material made by bonding together sheets of two different metals
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bimetal: material made by bonding together sheets of two different metals
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binder's_board
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a cardboard used by bookbinders to make covers for books
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binder's_board: a cardboard used by bookbinders to make covers for books
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bitter_principle
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any one of several hundred compounds having a bitter taste; not admitting of chemical classification
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bitter_principle: any one of several hundred compounds having a bitter taste; not admitting of chemical classification
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black_opal
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a dark colored opal with internal reflections of green or red
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black_opal: a dark colored opal with internal reflections of green or red
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active_agent
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chemical agent capable of activity
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active_agent: chemical agent capable of activity
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Alka-seltzer
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a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution
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Alka-seltzer: a commercial antacid that contains aspirin; tablets dissolve in water to give an effervescent solution
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Brioschi
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an antacid
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Brioschi: an antacid
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Bromo-seltzer
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an antacid
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Bromo-seltzer: an antacid
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lansoprazole
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antacid (trade name Prevacid) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
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lansoprazole: antacid (trade name Prevacid) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
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Maalox
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an antacid
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Maalox: an antacid
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Mylanta
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an antacid
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Mylanta: an antacid
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omeprazole
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antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
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omeprazole: antacid (trade name Prilosec) that suppresses acid secretion in the stomach
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Pepto-bismal
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an antacid
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Pepto-bismal: an antacid
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Rolaids
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an antacid
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Rolaids: an antacid
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Tums
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an antacid
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Tums: an antacid
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antacid
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an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
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antacid: an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
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agent
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a substance that exerts some force or effect
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agent: a substance that exerts some force or effect
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reagent
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a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions
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reagent: a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions
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bacteriostat
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a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
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bacteriostat: a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
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bleaching_agent
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an agent that makes things white or colorless
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bleaching_agent: an agent that makes things white or colorless
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chemical_agent
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an agent that produces chemical reactions
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chemical_agent: an agent that produces chemical reactions
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desiccant
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a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
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desiccant: a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
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oxidant
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a substance that oxidizes another substance
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oxidant: a substance that oxidizes another substance
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reducing_agent
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a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver
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reducing_agent: a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver
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bleaching_clay
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an adsorbent clay that will remove coloring from oils
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bleaching_clay: an adsorbent clay that will remove coloring from oils
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mud_pie
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a mass of mud that a child has molded into the shape of pie
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mud_pie: a mass of mud that a child has molded into the shape of pie
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bleaching_powder
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a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect
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bleaching_powder: a white powder comprised of calcium hydroxide and chloride and hypochlorite and used to bleach and/or disinfect
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bleach_liquor
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a solution containing bleaching agents that is used to bleach textiles or paper pulp
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bleach_liquor: a solution containing bleaching agents that is used to bleach textiles or paper pulp
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hydrogen_peroxide
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a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
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hydrogen_peroxide: a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels
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blister_copper
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an impure form of copper having a black blistered surface
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blister_copper: an impure form of copper having a black blistered surface
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bloodstone
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green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
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bloodstone: green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
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blotting_paper
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absorbent paper used to dry ink
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blotting_paper: absorbent paper used to dry ink
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blow_gas
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the gas leaving a generator during a blow period
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blow_gas: the gas leaving a generator during a blow period
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blubber
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an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil
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blubber: an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil
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blueprint_paper
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sensitized paper used to make blueprints
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blueprint_paper: sensitized paper used to make blueprints
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blue_vitriol
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hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulfate
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blue_vitriol: hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulfate
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bog_soil
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poorly drained soils on top of peat and under marsh or swamp vegetation
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bog_soil: poorly drained soils on top of peat and under marsh or swamp vegetation
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bond
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a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents
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bond: a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents
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bone_ash
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ash left when bones burn; high in calcium phosphate; used as fertilizer and in bone china
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bone_ash: ash left when bones burn; high in calcium phosphate; used as fertilizer and in bone china
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bonemeal
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fertilizer made of ground bones
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bonemeal: fertilizer made of ground bones
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neem_cake
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residue after oil is pressed from neem seeds
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neem_cake: residue after oil is pressed from neem seeds
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bone_fat
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fatty matter in bones extracted with solvents or by boiling or steaming; used chiefly in candles and cheap soaps and in lubricating greases
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bone_fat: fatty matter in bones extracted with solvents or by boiling or steaming; used chiefly in candles and cheap soaps and in lubricating greases
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bone_oil
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dark-colored ill-smelling oil obtained by carbonizing bone; used especially in sheep dips and in denaturing alcohol
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bone_oil: dark-colored ill-smelling oil obtained by carbonizing bone; used especially in sheep dips and in denaturing alcohol
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bone_oil
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the liquid portion of bone fat; used as a lubricant and in leather manufacture
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bone_oil: the liquid portion of bone fat; used as a lubricant and in leather manufacture
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borate
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a salt or ester of boric acid
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borate: a salt or ester of boric acid
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boric_acid
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any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
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boric_acid: any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
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boric_acid
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a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative
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boric_acid: a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative
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boron_trifluoride
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a pungent colorless gas
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boron_trifluoride: a pungent colorless gas
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borosilicate
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a salt of boric and silicic acids
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borosilicate: a salt of boric and silicic acids
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bouncing_putty
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a soft elastic silicone polymer that increases in elasticity with the application of force; used in the center of golf balls and as shock-absorbent padding
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bouncing_putty: a soft elastic silicone polymer that increases in elasticity with the application of force; used in the center of golf balls and as shock-absorbent padding
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bowstring_hemp
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hemp obtained from the sansevieria
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bowstring_hemp: hemp obtained from the sansevieria
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box_calf
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black calfskin leather tanned with chromium salts
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box_calf: black calfskin leather tanned with chromium salts
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brewer's_yeast
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yeast used in fermenting beer
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brewer's_yeast: yeast used in fermenting beer
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bottom_fermenting_yeast
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brewer's yeast used in bottom fermentation of lager
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bottom_fermenting_yeast: brewer's yeast used in bottom fermentation of lager
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top_fermenting_yeast
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brewer's yeast used in top fermentation of ale
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top_fermenting_yeast: brewer's yeast used in top fermentation of ale
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bricks_and_mortar
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building material consisting of bricks laid with mortar between them
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bricks_and_mortar: building material consisting of bricks laid with mortar between them
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brushwood
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the wood from bushes or small branches
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brushwood: the wood from bushes or small branches
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brimstone
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an old name for sulfur
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brimstone: an old name for sulfur
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Britannia_metal
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an alloy similar to pewter
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Britannia_metal: an alloy similar to pewter
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bromic_acid
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an unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent
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bromic_acid: an unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent
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bromide
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any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs
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bromide: any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs
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brownstone
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a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings
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brownstone: a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings
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buffer
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(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
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buffer: (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
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buffer_solution
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a solution containing a buffer
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buffer_solution: a solution containing a buffer
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starting_buffer
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buffer solution at the start of a reaction
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starting_buffer: buffer solution at the start of a reaction
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phosphate_buffer_solution
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a solution containing a phosphate buffer
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phosphate_buffer_solution: a solution containing a phosphate buffer
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building_material
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material used for constructing buildings
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building_material: material used for constructing buildings
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lagging
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used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
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lagging: used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
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butylene
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any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
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butylene: any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
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isobutylene
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used also in making gasoline components
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isobutylene: used also in making gasoline components
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polybutylene
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a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
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polybutylene: a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
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animal_fat
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any fat obtained from animals
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animal_fat: any fat obtained from animals
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butterfat
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the fatty substance of milk from which butter is made
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butterfat: the fatty substance of milk from which butter is made
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cabinet_wood
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moderately dense wood used for cabinetwork
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cabinet_wood: moderately dense wood used for cabinetwork
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butanone
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colorless soluble flammable liquid ketone used as a solvent for resins and as a paint remover and in lacquers and cements and adhesives and cleaning fluids and celluloid
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butanone: colorless soluble flammable liquid ketone used as a solvent for resins and as a paint remover and in lacquers and cements and adhesives and cleaning fluids and celluloid
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butyl_alcohol
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a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents
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butyl_alcohol: a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents
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butyric_acid
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an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
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butyric_acid: an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
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butyrin
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any of three glycerides of butyric acid
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butyrin: any of three glycerides of butyric acid
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