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aluminate
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a compound of alumina and a metallic oxide
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aluminate: a compound of alumina and a metallic oxide
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aluminum_hydroxide
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white crystalline compound that occurs naturally as the mineral gibbsite
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aluminum_hydroxide: white crystalline compound that occurs naturally as the mineral gibbsite
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alundum
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a substance made of fused alumina
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alundum: a substance made of fused alumina
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cottonseed_cake
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the solid matter remaining after oil has been pressed from cottonseeds
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cottonseed_cake: the solid matter remaining after oil has been pressed from cottonseeds
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coumarone-indene_resin
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a thermoplastic resin obtained by polymerization of indene and coumarone; used in coatings and paint and asphalt tile
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coumarone-indene_resin: a thermoplastic resin obtained by polymerization of indene and coumarone; used in coatings and paint and asphalt tile
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indene
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a colorless liquid hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum or coal tar and used in making synthetic resins
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indene: a colorless liquid hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum or coal tar and used in making synthetic resins
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covering_material
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a material used by builders to cover surfaces
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covering_material: a material used by builders to cover surfaces
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creatine
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an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction
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creatine: an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction
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creosol
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a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote
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creosol: a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote
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creosote
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a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
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creosote: a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
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creosote
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a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
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creosote: a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
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cresol
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any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant
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cresol: any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant
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crepe
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paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
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crepe: paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
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cryogen
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a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant
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cryogen: a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant
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cyanamide
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a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts)
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cyanamide: a weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts)
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cyanic_acid
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a colorless poisonous volatile liquid acid that hydrolyzes readily to ammonia and carbon dioxide
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cyanic_acid: a colorless poisonous volatile liquid acid that hydrolyzes readily to ammonia and carbon dioxide
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cyanide
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an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid
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cyanide: an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid
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sodium_cyanide
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a white poisonous salt (NaCN) used in electroplating
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sodium_cyanide: a white poisonous salt (NaCN) used in electroplating
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cyanogen
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a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare
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cyanogen: a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare
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cyano_group
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the monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound
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cyano_group: the monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound
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nitrile
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any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
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nitrile: any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
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cyanohydrin
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any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom
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cyanohydrin: any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom
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cyanuric_acid
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a trimer of cyanic acid
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cyanuric_acid: a trimer of cyanic acid
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cyclohexanol
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a colorless oily alcohol that smells like camphor
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cyclohexanol: a colorless oily alcohol that smells like camphor
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cyclohexanol_phthalate
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the cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid
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cyclohexanol_phthalate: the cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid
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cymene
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any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins
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cymene: any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins
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cytokine
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any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
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cytokine: any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
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cytolysin
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a substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells
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cytolysin: a substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells
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cytosine
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a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
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cytosine: a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine
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daub
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material used to daub walls
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daub: material used to daub walls
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decarboxylase
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any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group
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decarboxylase: any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group
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defoliant
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a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
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defoliant: a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
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de-iodinase
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an enzyme that removes the iodine radical
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de-iodinase: an enzyme that removes the iodine radical
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demantoid
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a green andradite used as a gemstone
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demantoid: a green andradite used as a gemstone
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andradite
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a garnet consisting of calcium iron silicate and having any color ranging from yellow and green to brown and black; used as gemstone
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andradite: a garnet consisting of calcium iron silicate and having any color ranging from yellow and green to brown and black; used as gemstone
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demerara
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a light brown raw cane sugar from Guyana
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demerara: a light brown raw cane sugar from Guyana
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deoxyadenosine_monophosphate
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one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxyadenosine_monophosphate: one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxycytidine_monophosphate
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one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxycytidine_monophosphate: one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxyguanosine_monophosphate
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one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxyguanosine_monophosphate: one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxythymidine_monophosphate
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one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxythymidine_monophosphate: one of the four nucleotides used in building DNA; all four nucleotides have a common phosphate group and a sugar (ribose)
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deoxyribonucleic_acid
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(biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
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deoxyribonucleic_acid: (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
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exon
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sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures
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exon: sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures
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intron
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sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein
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intron: sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein
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junk_DNA
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stretches of DNA that do not code for genes
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junk_DNA: stretches of DNA that do not code for genes
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recombinant_deoxyribonucleic_acid
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genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms
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recombinant_deoxyribonucleic_acid: genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms
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sticky_end
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an end of DNA in which one strand of the double helix extends a few units beyond the other
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sticky_end: an end of DNA in which one strand of the double helix extends a few units beyond the other
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transposon
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a segment of DNA that can become integrated at many different sites along a chromosome (especially a segment of bacterial DNA that can be translocated as a whole)
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transposon: a segment of DNA that can become integrated at many different sites along a chromosome (especially a segment of bacterial DNA that can be translocated as a whole)
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ribonuclease
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a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid
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ribonuclease: a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid
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ribonucleic_acid
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(biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell
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ribonucleic_acid: (biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell
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messenger_RNA
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the template for protein synthesis; the form of RNA that carries information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in the cell
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messenger_RNA: the template for protein synthesis; the form of RNA that carries information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in the cell
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nuclear_RNA
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ribonucleic acid found in the nucleolus of the cell
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nuclear_RNA: ribonucleic acid found in the nucleolus of the cell
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transfer_RNA
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RNA molecules present in the cell (in at least 20 varieties, each variety capable of combining with a specific amino acid) that attach the correct amino acid to the protein chain that is being synthesized at the ribosome of the cell (according to directions coded in the mRNA)
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transfer_RNA: RNA molecules present in the cell (in at least 20 varieties, each variety capable of combining with a specific amino acid) that attach the correct amino acid to the protein chain that is being synthesized at the ribosome of the cell (according to directions coded in the mRNA)
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deoxyribose
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a sugar that is a constituent of nucleic acids
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deoxyribose: a sugar that is a constituent of nucleic acids
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dental_gold
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an alloy of gold used in dentistry
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dental_gold: an alloy of gold used in dentistry
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depilatory
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a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
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depilatory: a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
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derivative
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a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
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derivative: a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
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desert_soil
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a type of soil that develops in arid climates
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desert_soil: a type of soil that develops in arid climates
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dew
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water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
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dew: water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
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dextrin
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any of various polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch; a tasteless and odorless gummy substance that is used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and in dietary supplements
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dextrin: any of various polysaccharides obtained by hydrolysis of starch; a tasteless and odorless gummy substance that is used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and in dietary supplements
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diamond
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very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
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diamond: very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
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digestive
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any substance that promotes digestion
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digestive: any substance that promotes digestion
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mono-iodotyrosine
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tyrosine with one iodine atom added
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mono-iodotyrosine: tyrosine with one iodine atom added
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di-iodotyrosine
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tyrosine with two iodine atoms added
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di-iodotyrosine: tyrosine with two iodine atoms added
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iodotyrosine
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tyrosine with iodine added
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iodotyrosine: tyrosine with iodine added
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iodothyronine
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thyronine with iodine added
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iodothyronine: thyronine with iodine added
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tri-iodothyronine
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thyronine with three iodine atoms added
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tri-iodothyronine: thyronine with three iodine atoms added
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dilutant
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a diluting agent
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dilutant: a diluting agent
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dilution
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a diluted solution
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dilution: a diluted solution
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dimer
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a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers
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dimer: a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers
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dimethylglyoxime
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a compound used in analysis as a precipitant for palladium or nickel
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dimethylglyoxime: a compound used in analysis as a precipitant for palladium or nickel
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dimpled_chad
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a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
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dimpled_chad: a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
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diol
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any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule
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diol: any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule
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dioxide
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an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
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dioxide: an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
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dioxin
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any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides
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dioxin: any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides
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disaccharidase
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an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides
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disaccharidase: an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides into monosaccharides
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disaccharide
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any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
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disaccharide: any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
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dishwater
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water in which dishes and cooking utensils are washed
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dishwater: water in which dishes and cooking utensils are washed
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distillate
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a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling
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distillate: a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling
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distilled_water
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water that has been purified by distillation
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distilled_water: water that has been purified by distillation
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exhaust
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gases ejected from an engine as waste products
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exhaust: gases ejected from an engine as waste products
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dressed_ore
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the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
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dressed_ore: the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
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driftwood
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wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
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driftwood: wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
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drill_steel
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carbon steel used for rock drills and dowels
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drill_steel: carbon steel used for rock drills and dowels
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docosahexaenoic_acid
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an omega-3 fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
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docosahexaenoic_acid: an omega-3 fatty acid with 22 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
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dolomite
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a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate
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dolomite: a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate
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dopamine
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a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
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dopamine: a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
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dottle
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the residue of partially burnt tobacco left caked in the bowl of a pipe after smoking
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dottle: the residue of partially burnt tobacco left caked in the bowl of a pipe after smoking
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dragon's_blood
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a dark red resinous substance derived from various trees and used in photoengraving
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dragon's_blood: a dark red resinous substance derived from various trees and used in photoengraving
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drawing_paper
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paper that is specially prepared for use in drafting
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drawing_paper: paper that is specially prepared for use in drafting
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drilling_mud
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a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole
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drilling_mud: a mixture of clays and chemicals and water; pumped down the drill pipe to lubricate and cool the drilling bit and to flush out the cuttings and to strengthen the sides of the hole
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dubbin
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tallow mixed with oil; used to make leather soft and waterproof
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dubbin: tallow mixed with oil; used to make leather soft and waterproof
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Duralumin
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an aluminum-based alloy
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Duralumin: an aluminum-based alloy
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particulate
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a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant)
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particulate: a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant)
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chalk_dust
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dust resulting from writing with a piece of chalk
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chalk_dust: dust resulting from writing with a piece of chalk
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dust
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fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
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dust: fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
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dust
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free microscopic particles of solid material
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dust: free microscopic particles of solid material
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elaidic_acid
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a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
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elaidic_acid: a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
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elastomer
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any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed)
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elastomer: any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed)
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element
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one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
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element: one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
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elixir
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a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
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elixir: a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
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