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