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air
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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air: a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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breath
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the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
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breath: the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
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hot_air
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air that has been heated and tends to rise
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hot_air: air that has been heated and tends to rise
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halitosis
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offensive breath
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halitosis: offensive breath
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halitus
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exhaled breath
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halitus: exhaled breath
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compressed_gas
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gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant
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compressed_gas: gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant
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compressed_air
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air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere
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compressed_air: air at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere
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air_cushion
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the trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground
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air_cushion: the trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground
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air
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once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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air: once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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fire
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once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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fire: once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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earth
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the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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earth: the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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diatomaceous_earth
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a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material
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diatomaceous_earth: a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material
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sienna
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an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment
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sienna: an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment
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bister
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a water-soluble brownish-yellow pigment made by boiling wood soot
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bister: a water-soluble brownish-yellow pigment made by boiling wood soot
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burnt_sienna
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a reddish-brown pigment produced by roasting sienna
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burnt_sienna: a reddish-brown pigment produced by roasting sienna
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raw_sienna
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a yellowish-brown pigment made from untreated sienna
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raw_sienna: a yellowish-brown pigment made from untreated sienna
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ocher
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any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment
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ocher: any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment
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sinopis
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a red ocher formerly used as a pigment
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sinopis: a red ocher formerly used as a pigment
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yellow_ocher
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pigment consisting of a limonite mixed with clay and silica
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yellow_ocher: pigment consisting of a limonite mixed with clay and silica
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earth
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once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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earth: once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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saprolite
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a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
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saprolite: a deposit of clay and disintegrating rock that is found in its original place
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soil
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the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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soil: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
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soil_conditioner
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a chemical substance used to improve the structure of the soil and increase its porosity
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soil_conditioner: a chemical substance used to improve the structure of the soil and increase its porosity
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caliche
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crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions
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caliche: crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions
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water
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binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
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water: binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
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holy_water
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water that has been blessed by a priest for use in symbolic purification
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holy_water: water that has been blessed by a priest for use in symbolic purification
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musk
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an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
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musk: an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
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nectar
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a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
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nectar: a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
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pheromone
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a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species
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pheromone: a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species
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quintessence
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the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
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quintessence: the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
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water
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once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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water: once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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ground_water
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underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks
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ground_water: underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks
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eicosapentaenoic_acid
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an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
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eicosapentaenoic_acid: an omega-3 fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms; found in fish (especially tuna and bluefish)
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eleostearic_acid
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a crystalline unsaturated fatty acid
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eleostearic_acid: a crystalline unsaturated fatty acid
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electrolyte
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a solution that conducts electricity
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electrolyte: a solution that conducts electricity
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eluate
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a liquid solution that results from elution
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eluate: a liquid solution that results from elution
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Fehling's_solution
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a liquid solution of copper sulfate and potassium tartrate and sodium hydroxide that is used to test for sugar in the urine; solution turns reddish when sugar is present
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Fehling's_solution: a liquid solution of copper sulfate and potassium tartrate and sodium hydroxide that is used to test for sugar in the urine; solution turns reddish when sugar is present
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formalin
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a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
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formalin: a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
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gargle
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a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
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gargle: a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
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infusion
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a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
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infusion: a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
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pancreatin
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extract from the pancreas of animals that contains pancreatic enzymes; used to treat pancreatitis and other conditions involving insufficient pancreatic secretions
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pancreatin: extract from the pancreas of animals that contains pancreatic enzymes; used to treat pancreatitis and other conditions involving insufficient pancreatic secretions
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injection
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any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
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injection: any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
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isotonic_solution
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a solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood
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isotonic_solution: a solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood
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elastase
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a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
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elastase: a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
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emerald
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a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
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emerald: a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
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emery_cloth
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cloth covered with powdered emery
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emery_cloth: cloth covered with powdered emery
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emery_paper
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stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
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emery_paper: stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
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emery_stone
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a mixture of emery dust and a binder; can be molded into grindstones
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emery_stone: a mixture of emery dust and a binder; can be molded into grindstones
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enterokinase
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enzyme in the intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin
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enterokinase: enzyme in the intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin
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erythropoietin
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a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells
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erythropoietin: a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells
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ester
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formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
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ester: formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
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ethane
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a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel
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ethane: a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel
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ethyl_acetate
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a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
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ethyl_acetate: a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics
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ethylene
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a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
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ethylene: a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
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trichloroethylene
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a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage
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trichloroethylene: a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage
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ethylenediaminetetraacetic_acid
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a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning
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ethylenediaminetetraacetic_acid: a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning
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ethylene_glycol
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a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
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ethylene_glycol: a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
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propylene_glycol
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a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects
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propylene_glycol: a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects
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euphorbium
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an acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine
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euphorbium: an acrid brown gum resin now used mainly in veterinary medicine
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discharge
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a substance that is emitted or released
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discharge: a substance that is emitted or released
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emmenagogue
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any agent that promotes menstrual discharge
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emmenagogue: any agent that promotes menstrual discharge
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eutectoid_steel
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a steel that contains 0.9% carbon (the eutectic point); a carbon steel with 0.9% carbon is pure pearlite
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eutectoid_steel: a steel that contains 0.9% carbon (the eutectic point); a carbon steel with 0.9% carbon is pure pearlite
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exudate
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a substance that oozes out from plant pores
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exudate: a substance that oozes out from plant pores
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transudate
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a substance that transudes
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transudate: a substance that transudes
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high_explosive
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a powerful chemical explosive that produces gas at a very high rate
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high_explosive: a powerful chemical explosive that produces gas at a very high rate
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low_explosive
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an explosive with a low rate of combustion
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low_explosive: an explosive with a low rate of combustion
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effluvium
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a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
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effluvium: a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
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rheum
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a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose)
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rheum: a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose)
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vaginal_discharge
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discharge of secretions from the cervical glands of the vagina; normally clear or white
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vaginal_discharge: discharge of secretions from the cervical glands of the vagina; normally clear or white
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body_waste
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waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
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body_waste: waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body
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fecal_matter
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solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
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fecal_matter: solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
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crap
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obscene terms for feces
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crap: obscene terms for feces
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pigeon_droppings
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droppings of pigeons
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pigeon_droppings: droppings of pigeons
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droppings
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fecal matter of animals
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droppings: fecal matter of animals
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cow_pie
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fecal matter of a cow
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cow_pie: fecal matter of a cow
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meconium
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thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feces of a newborn child
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meconium: thick dark green mucoid material that is the first feces of a newborn child
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melena
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abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)
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melena: abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding)
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fecula
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excreta (especially of insects)
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fecula: excreta (especially of insects)
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wormcast
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cylindrical mass of earth voided by a burrowing earthworm or lugworm
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wormcast: cylindrical mass of earth voided by a burrowing earthworm or lugworm
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human_waste
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the body wastes of human beings
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human_waste: the body wastes of human beings
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urine
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liquid excretory product
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urine: liquid excretory product
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vomit
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the matter ejected in vomiting
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vomit: the matter ejected in vomiting
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detritus
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loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks
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detritus: loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks
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waste
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any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
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waste: any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
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filth
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any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
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filth: any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
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sewage
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waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
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sewage: waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
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effluent
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water mixed with waste matter
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effluent: water mixed with waste matter
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garbage
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food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
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garbage: food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
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pollutant
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waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
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pollutant: waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
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rubbish
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worthless material that is to be disposed of
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rubbish: worthless material that is to be disposed of
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scrap_metal
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discarded metal suitable for reprocessing
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scrap_metal: discarded metal suitable for reprocessing
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debris
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the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
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debris: the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
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slack
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dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
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slack: dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
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litter
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rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places)
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litter: rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places)
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slop
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(usually plural) waste water from a kitchen or bathroom or chamber pot that has to be emptied by hand
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slop: (usually plural) waste water from a kitchen or bathroom or chamber pot that has to be emptied by hand
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toxic_waste
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poisonous waste materials; can cause injury (especially by chemical means)
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toxic_waste: poisonous waste materials; can cause injury (especially by chemical means)
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extravasation
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an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
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extravasation: an extravasated liquid (blood or lymph or urine); the product of extravasation
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fallout
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the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
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fallout: the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
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fencing_material
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material for building fences
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fencing_material: material for building fences
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ferrite
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a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent
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ferrite: a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent
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