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monoclonal_antibody
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any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules
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monoclonal_antibody: any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules
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infliximab
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a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician
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infliximab: a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician
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opsonin
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an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
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opsonin: an antibody in blood serum that attaches to invading microorganisms and other antigens to make them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes
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immunoglobulin
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a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response
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immunoglobulin: a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response
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immunoglobulin_A
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one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts
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immunoglobulin_A: one of the most common of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the chief antibody in the membranes of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts
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immunoglobulin_D
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one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts
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immunoglobulin_D: one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present in blood serum in small amounts
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immunoglobulin_E
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one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes
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immunoglobulin_E: one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes
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reagin
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an immunoglobulin E that is formed as an antibody against allergens (such as pollen); attaches to cell membranes causing the release of histamine and other substances responsible for the local inflammation characteristic of an allergy
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reagin: an immunoglobulin E that is formed as an antibody against allergens (such as pollen); attaches to cell membranes causing the release of histamine and other substances responsible for the local inflammation characteristic of an allergy
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immunoglobulin_G
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one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria
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immunoglobulin_G: one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; the main antibody defense against bacteria
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immunoglobulin_M
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one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G
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immunoglobulin_M: one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; involved in fighting blood infections and in triggering production of immunoglobulin G
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tetanus_immunoglobulin
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sterile solution of globulins derived from the blood plasma of a person who has been immunized for tetanus; provides short-term immunization against tetanus in cases of possible exposure to the tetanus bacillus
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tetanus_immunoglobulin: sterile solution of globulins derived from the blood plasma of a person who has been immunized for tetanus; provides short-term immunization against tetanus in cases of possible exposure to the tetanus bacillus
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poison
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any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
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poison: any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
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chemical_irritant
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a substance producing irritation
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chemical_irritant: a substance producing irritation
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capsaicin
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colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
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capsaicin: colorless pungent crystalline compound derived from capsicum; source of the hotness of hot peppers of the genus Capsicum such as chili and cayenne and jalapeno
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gingerol
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derived from ginger; source of the hotness of ginger
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gingerol: derived from ginger; source of the hotness of ginger
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piperin
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derived from pepper (especially black pepper); source of the hotness of black and white pepper
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piperin: derived from pepper (especially black pepper); source of the hotness of black and white pepper
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isothiocyanate
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a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations
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isothiocyanate: a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations
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fetoprotein
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any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
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fetoprotein: any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
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alpha_fetoprotein
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an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)
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alpha_fetoprotein: an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)
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toxin
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a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
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toxin: a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
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anatoxin
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a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and immunity to the specific disease caused by the toxin
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anatoxin: a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and immunity to the specific disease caused by the toxin
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animal_toxin
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a toxin resembling bacterial toxins in its antigenic properties that is found in the fluids of certain animals
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animal_toxin: a toxin resembling bacterial toxins in its antigenic properties that is found in the fluids of certain animals
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bacterial_toxin
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any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells
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bacterial_toxin: any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells
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botulin
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potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon
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botulin: potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon
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cytotoxin
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any substance that has a toxic effect on cells
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cytotoxin: any substance that has a toxic effect on cells
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endotoxin
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a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
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endotoxin: a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
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enterotoxin
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a cytotoxin specific for the cells of the intestinal mucosa
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enterotoxin: a cytotoxin specific for the cells of the intestinal mucosa
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exotoxin
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a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium
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exotoxin: a toxin that is secreted by microorganisms into the surrounding medium
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mephitis
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a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth
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mephitis: a poisonous or foul smelling gas emitted from the earth
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hepatotoxin
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any toxin that affects the liver
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hepatotoxin: any toxin that affects the liver
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nephrotoxin
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any toxin that affects the kidneys
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nephrotoxin: any toxin that affects the kidneys
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neurotoxin
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any toxin that affects neural tissues
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neurotoxin: any toxin that affects neural tissues
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mycotoxin
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a toxin produced by a fungus
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mycotoxin: a toxin produced by a fungus
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plant_toxin
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any substance produced by plants that is similar in its properties to extracellular bacterial toxin
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plant_toxin: any substance produced by plants that is similar in its properties to extracellular bacterial toxin
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venom
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toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
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venom: toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
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kokoi_venom
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a potent neurotoxin found in a particular frog
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kokoi_venom: a potent neurotoxin found in a particular frog
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snake_venom
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venom secreted by certain snakes
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snake_venom: venom secreted by certain snakes
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antigen
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any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
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antigen: any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
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antigenic_determinant
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the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
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antigenic_determinant: the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
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rhesus_factor
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a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia
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rhesus_factor: a blood group antigen possessed by Rh-positive people; if an Rh-negative person receives a blood transfusion from an Rh-positive person it can result in hemolysis and anemia
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sap
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a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
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sap: a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
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scabicide
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a drug that destroys the itch mite that causes scabies
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scabicide: a drug that destroys the itch mite that causes scabies
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sewer_gas
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foul-smelling gas that forms in sewers
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sewer_gas: foul-smelling gas that forms in sewers
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shale
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a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
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shale: a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
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humic_shale
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shale that is rich in humic acids
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humic_shale: shale that is rich in humic acids
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oil_shale
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shale from which oil can be obtained by heating
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oil_shale: shale from which oil can be obtained by heating
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shale_oil
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oil extracted from oil shale by heating
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shale_oil: oil extracted from oil shale by heating
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shark_oil
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a fatty yellow to brown oil obtained from the livers of sharks; used for dressing leather and as a source of vitamin A
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shark_oil: a fatty yellow to brown oil obtained from the livers of sharks; used for dressing leather and as a source of vitamin A
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sheep_dip
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a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
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sheep_dip: a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
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Shetland_wool
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a wool obtained from sheep of the Shetland islands
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Shetland_wool: a wool obtained from sheep of the Shetland islands
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shingle
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building material used as siding or roofing
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shingle: building material used as siding or roofing
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shoe_polish
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a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
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shoe_polish: a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
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shot_metal
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an alloy that is 98% lead and 2% arsenic; used in making small shot
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shot_metal: an alloy that is 98% lead and 2% arsenic; used in making small shot
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siderite
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iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate
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siderite: iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate
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silicic_acid
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a jellylike substance (hydrated silica)
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silicic_acid: a jellylike substance (hydrated silica)
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silicate
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a salt or ester derived from silicic acid
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silicate: a salt or ester derived from silicic acid
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silicide
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any of various compounds of silicon with a more electropositive element or radical
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silicide: any of various compounds of silicon with a more electropositive element or radical
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silicon_carbide
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an extremely hard blue-black crystalline compound (SiC) used as an abrasive and a heat refractory material; crystals of silicon carbide can be used as semiconductors
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silicon_carbide: an extremely hard blue-black crystalline compound (SiC) used as an abrasive and a heat refractory material; crystals of silicon carbide can be used as semiconductors
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silicone
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any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation
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silicone: any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation
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silicone_resin
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a polymeric silicone compound
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silicone_resin: a polymeric silicone compound
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siloxane
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any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms
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siloxane: any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms
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siding
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material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof
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siding: material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof
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silex
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a pure form of finely ground silica
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silex: a pure form of finely ground silica
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silica
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a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite
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silica: a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite
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silica_gel
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a porous form of silica that is highly absorbent
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silica_gel: a porous form of silica that is highly absorbent
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silicon_bronze
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a bronze with 2-3% silicon that is resistant to corrosion
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silicon_bronze: a bronze with 2-3% silicon that is resistant to corrosion
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silk
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animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders
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silk: animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders
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silt
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mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake
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silt: mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake
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siltstone
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a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt
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siltstone: a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt
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silvex
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a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals
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silvex: a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals
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simazine
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a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops)
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simazine: a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops)
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Simoniz
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a brand of car polish
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Simoniz: a brand of car polish
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sisal
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a plant fiber used for making rope
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sisal: a plant fiber used for making rope
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ski_wax
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wax used on the bottom of skis
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ski_wax: wax used on the bottom of skis
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slag
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the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
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slag: the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
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slate
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thin layers of rock used for roofing
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slate: thin layers of rock used for roofing
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smaltite
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a grey mineral consisting of cobalt arsenide and nickel; an important source of cobalt and nickel
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smaltite: a grey mineral consisting of cobalt arsenide and nickel; an important source of cobalt and nickel
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slush
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partially melted snow
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slush: partially melted snow
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smelling_salts
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a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness
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smelling_salts: a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness
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snake_oil
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(medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless
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snake_oil: (medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless
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snow
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a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground
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snow: a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground
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snuff
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the charred portion of a candlewick
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snuff: the charred portion of a candlewick
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corn_snow
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granular snow formed by alternate thawing and freezing
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corn_snow: granular snow formed by alternate thawing and freezing
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crud
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heavy wet snow that is unsuitable for skiing
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crud: heavy wet snow that is unsuitable for skiing
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soapstone
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a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
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soapstone: a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
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soda_lime
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a mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides; absorbs liquids and gases
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soda_lime: a mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides; absorbs liquids and gases
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sodalite
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a vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form; occurs in igneous rocks
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sodalite: a vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form; occurs in igneous rocks
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sodium_carbonate
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a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
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sodium_carbonate: a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
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sodium_carboxymethyl_cellulose
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a gummy substance that is a sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose; used as a thickening or emulsifying agent
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sodium_carboxymethyl_cellulose: a gummy substance that is a sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose; used as a thickening or emulsifying agent
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sodium_fluoride
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a colorless crystalline salt of sodium (NaF) used in fluoridation of water and to prevent tooth decay
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sodium_fluoride: a colorless crystalline salt of sodium (NaF) used in fluoridation of water and to prevent tooth decay
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sodium_hydride
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a flammable grey crystalline binary compound (NaH)
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sodium_hydride: a flammable grey crystalline binary compound (NaH)
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sodium_hypochlorite
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an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
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sodium_hypochlorite: an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
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sodium_iodide
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a crystalline salt used like potassium iodide
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sodium_iodide: a crystalline salt used like potassium iodide
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sodium_lauryl_sulphate
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a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
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sodium_lauryl_sulphate: a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
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sodium_pyrophosphate
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a sodium salt of pyrophosphoric acid used as a builder in soaps and detergents
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sodium_pyrophosphate: a sodium salt of pyrophosphoric acid used as a builder in soaps and detergents
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sodium_sulphate
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a solid white bitter salt used in manufacturing glass and paper and dyes and pharmaceuticals
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sodium_sulphate: a solid white bitter salt used in manufacturing glass and paper and dyes and pharmaceuticals
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sodium_tripolyphosphate
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a sodium salt of triphosphoric acid used as a builder in soaps and detergents
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sodium_tripolyphosphate: a sodium salt of triphosphoric acid used as a builder in soaps and detergents
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sodium_phosphate
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phosphate of sodium; used as a laxative to cleanse the bowels
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sodium_phosphate: phosphate of sodium; used as a laxative to cleanse the bowels
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soft_water
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water that is not hard (does not contain mineral salts that interfere with the formation of lather with soap)
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soft_water: water that is not hard (does not contain mineral salts that interfere with the formation of lather with soap)
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solid
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matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
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solid: matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
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