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tributyrin
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a bitter oily triglyceride of butyric acid; a form of butyrin
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tributyrin: a bitter oily triglyceride of butyric acid; a form of butyrin
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cacodyl
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the univalent group derived from arsine
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cacodyl: the univalent group derived from arsine
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cacodyl
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a poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air
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cacodyl: a poisonous oily liquid with a garlicky odor composed of 2 cacodyl groups; undergoes spontaneous combustion in dry air
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calcium_carbide
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a grey salt of calcium (CaC) used in making acetylene
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calcium_carbide: a grey salt of calcium (CaC) used in making acetylene
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calcium-cyanamide
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a compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds
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calcium-cyanamide: a compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds
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calcium_hypochlorite
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any hypochlorite of calcium; used as a bleaching agent
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calcium_hypochlorite: any hypochlorite of calcium; used as a bleaching agent
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calcium_lactate
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a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medically as a source of calcium
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calcium_lactate: a white crystalline salt made by the action of lactic acid on calcium carbonate; used in foods (as a baking powder) and given medically as a source of calcium
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calcium_nitrate
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a deliquescent salt that is soluble in water; sometimes used as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers
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calcium_nitrate: a deliquescent salt that is soluble in water; sometimes used as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers
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calcium_oxide
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a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
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calcium_oxide: a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
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calcium_phosphate
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a phosphate of calcium; a main constituent of animal bones
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calcium_phosphate: a phosphate of calcium; a main constituent of animal bones
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calcium_stearate
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an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water
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calcium_stearate: an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid; it is formed when soap is mixed with water that contains calcium ions and is the scum produced in regions of hard water
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carbonyl
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a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide
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carbonyl: a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide
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carbonyl_group
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the bivalent radical CO
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carbonyl_group: the bivalent radical CO
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carboxyl
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the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids
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carboxyl: the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids
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camphor
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a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
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camphor: a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
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camphor_oil
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oil distilled from camphor resin
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camphor_oil: oil distilled from camphor resin
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candelilla_wax
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a hard brown wax that occurs as a coating on candelilla shrubs
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candelilla_wax: a hard brown wax that occurs as a coating on candelilla shrubs
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cane_sugar
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sucrose obtained from sugar cane
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cane_sugar: sucrose obtained from sugar cane
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cannabin
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a resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana
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cannabin: a resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent in marijuana
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cannel_coal
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a bituminous coal that burns with a luminous flame
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cannel_coal: a bituminous coal that burns with a luminous flame
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capric_acid
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a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats
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capric_acid: a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats
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caproic_acid
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a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats
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caproic_acid: a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats
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caprylic_acid
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a fatty acid having a rancid taste; found in butter and other fats and oils
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caprylic_acid: a fatty acid having a rancid taste; found in butter and other fats and oils
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carbamate
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a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid
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carbamate: a salt (or ester) of carbamic acid
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carbamic_acid
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an acid that is known only by virtue of its salts (as ammonium carbamate) or its esters (as urethane)
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carbamic_acid: an acid that is known only by virtue of its salts (as ammonium carbamate) or its esters (as urethane)
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carbide
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a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
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carbide: a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
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carbohydrate
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an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
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carbohydrate: an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
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Carboloy
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an alloy based on tungsten with cobalt or nickel as a binder; used in making metal-cutting tools
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Carboloy: an alloy based on tungsten with cobalt or nickel as a binder; used in making metal-cutting tools
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carbonado
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an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing
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carbonado: an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing
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carbon_black
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a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
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carbon_black: a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
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carcinogen
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any substance that produces cancer
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carcinogen: any substance that produces cancer
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cellulose
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a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
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cellulose: a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
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carboxymethyl_cellulose
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an acid derivative of cellulose
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carboxymethyl_cellulose: an acid derivative of cellulose
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diethylaminoethyl_cellulose
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used for chromatography
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diethylaminoethyl_cellulose: used for chromatography
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pulp
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a mixture of cellulose fibers
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pulp: a mixture of cellulose fibers
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cartridge_brass
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an alloy of copper and zinc (containing about 30% zinc) that is wrought into cartridges or tubing
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cartridge_brass: an alloy of copper and zinc (containing about 30% zinc) that is wrought into cartridges or tubing
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case-hardened_steel
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steel with a surface that is much harder than the interior metal
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case-hardened_steel: steel with a surface that is much harder than the interior metal
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cellulose_ester
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any ester of cellulose with an acid
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cellulose_ester: any ester of cellulose with an acid
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cellulose_nitrate
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a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives
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cellulose_nitrate: a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives
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collodion
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a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films
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collodion: a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films
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pyrocellulose
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nitrocellulose containing less nitrogen than guncotton; used in making smokeless powder
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pyrocellulose: nitrocellulose containing less nitrogen than guncotton; used in making smokeless powder
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pyroxylin
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highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers
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pyroxylin: highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers
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glycogen
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one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
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glycogen: one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
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inulin
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used to manufacture fructose and in assessing kidney function
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inulin: used to manufacture fructose and in assessing kidney function
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carbolic_acid
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a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
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carbolic_acid: a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
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activated_carbon
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powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons
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activated_carbon: powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons
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graphite
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used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
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graphite: used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
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pencil
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graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
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pencil: graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
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carbon_dioxide
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a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis
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carbon_dioxide: a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis
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chokedamp
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the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
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chokedamp: the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life
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carbon_disulfide
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a toxic colorless flammable liquid (CS2); used in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane and carbon tetrachloride and as a solvent for rubber
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carbon_disulfide: a toxic colorless flammable liquid (CS2); used in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane and carbon tetrachloride and as a solvent for rubber
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carbon_monoxide
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an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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carbon_monoxide: an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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carbon_paper
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a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper
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carbon_paper: a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper
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carbon_tetrachloride
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a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined
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carbon_tetrachloride: a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined
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carbon_tetrahalide
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compounds composed of 1 carbon and 4 halogen molecules
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carbon_tetrahalide: compounds composed of 1 carbon and 4 halogen molecules
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carbonate
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a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)
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carbonate: a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)
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fulminate
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a salt or ester of fulminic acid
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fulminate: a salt or ester of fulminic acid
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mercury_fulminate
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a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps
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mercury_fulminate: a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps
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carbonic_acid
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a weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water
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carbonic_acid: a weak acid known only in solution; formed when carbon dioxide combines with water
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abrasive
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a substance that abrades or wears down
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abrasive: a substance that abrades or wears down
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carborundum
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an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals
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carborundum: an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals
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cardboard
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a stiff moderately thick paper
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cardboard: a stiff moderately thick paper
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cartridge_paper
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paper for making cartridge cases
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cartridge_paper: paper for making cartridge cases
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cartridge_paper
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thick white paper for pencil and ink drawings
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cartridge_paper: thick white paper for pencil and ink drawings
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card
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thin cardboard, usually rectangular
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card: thin cardboard, usually rectangular
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cocarboxylase
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a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle
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cocarboxylase: a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle
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coenzyme
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a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
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coenzyme: a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
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coenzyme_A
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a coenzyme present in all living cells; essential to metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and some amino acids
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coenzyme_A: a coenzyme present in all living cells; essential to metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and some amino acids
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cofactor
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a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result
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cofactor: a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result
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congener
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a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character
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congener: a minor chemical constituent that gives a wine or liquor its distinctive character
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corrugated_board
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cardboard with corrugations (can be glued to flat cardboard on one or both sides)
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corrugated_board: cardboard with corrugations (can be glued to flat cardboard on one or both sides)
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paperboard
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a cardboard suitable for making posters
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paperboard: a cardboard suitable for making posters
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pasteboard
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stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
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pasteboard: stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
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millboard
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stout pasteboard used to bind books
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millboard: stout pasteboard used to bind books
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strawboard
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a coarse yellow cardboard made of straw pulp
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strawboard: a coarse yellow cardboard made of straw pulp
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carnelian
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a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
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carnelian: a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
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carrageenin
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a colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae
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carrageenin: a colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae
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ingot_iron
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iron of high purity
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ingot_iron: iron of high purity
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cast_iron
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an alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting
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cast_iron: an alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting
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pot_metal
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cast iron used for making cooking wares
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pot_metal: cast iron used for making cooking wares
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wrought_iron
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iron having a low carbon content that is tough and malleable and so can be forged and welded
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wrought_iron: iron having a low carbon content that is tough and malleable and so can be forged and welded
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steel
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an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
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steel: an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
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stainless_steel
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steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
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stainless_steel: steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
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carbon_steel
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steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains
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carbon_steel: steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains
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crucible_steel
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steel made by the mixture of molten wrought iron, charcoal, and other substances in a crucible
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crucible_steel: steel made by the mixture of molten wrought iron, charcoal, and other substances in a crucible
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Damascus_steel
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a hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades
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Damascus_steel: a hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades
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steel_wool
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a mass of woven steel fibers used as an abrasive
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steel_wool: a mass of woven steel fibers used as an abrasive
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cationic_detergent
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a class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation
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cationic_detergent: a class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation
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cat's_eye
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any of various gems (as chrysoberyl or chalcedony) that reflect light when cut in a rounded shape
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cat's_eye: any of various gems (as chrysoberyl or chalcedony) that reflect light when cut in a rounded shape
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cellulosic
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a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
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cellulosic: a plastic made from cellulose (or a derivative of cellulose)
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cement
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a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
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cement: a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
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cement
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concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
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cement: concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
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cement
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any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth
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cement: any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth
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reinforced_concrete
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concrete with metal and/or mesh added to provide extra support against stresses
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reinforced_concrete: concrete with metal and/or mesh added to provide extra support against stresses
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hydraulic_cement
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a cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result
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hydraulic_cement: a cement that hardens under water; made by heating limestone and clay in a kiln and pulverizing the result
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cementite
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a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
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cementite: a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
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ceresin
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a white wax extracted from ozokerite
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ceresin: a white wax extracted from ozokerite
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cerulean_blue
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light greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of oxides of cobalt and tin
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cerulean_blue: light greenish-blue pigment consisting essentially of oxides of cobalt and tin
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cetrimide
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a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
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cetrimide: a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
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chad
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a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
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chad: a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
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