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dry_ice
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solidified carbon dioxide; dry ice sublimates at -78.5 C and is used mainly as a refrigerant
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dry_ice: solidified carbon dioxide; dry ice sublimates at -78.5 C and is used mainly as a refrigerant
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solvent
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a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
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solvent: a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
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solute
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the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state
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solute: the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state
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solvate
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a compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute)
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solvate: a compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute)
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solvating_agent
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an agent that converts something into a solvate
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solvating_agent: an agent that converts something into a solvate
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viricide
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an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
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viricide: an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
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alkahest
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hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists
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alkahest: hypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists
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soup
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any composition having a consistency suggestive of soup
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soup: any composition having a consistency suggestive of soup
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sourdough
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a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread
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sourdough: a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread
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spackle
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powder (containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste used to fill cracks and holes in plaster
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spackle: powder (containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste used to fill cracks and holes in plaster
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spar
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any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
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spar: any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
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sparkle_metal
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matte that has 74 percent copper
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sparkle_metal: matte that has 74 percent copper
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spiegeleisen
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pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel
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spiegeleisen: pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel
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spill
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liquid that is spilled
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spill: liquid that is spilled
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spelter
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impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots)
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spelter: impure zinc containing about three percent lead and other impurities (especially in the form of ingots)
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sperm_oil
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an animal oil found in the blubber of the sperm whale
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sperm_oil: an animal oil found in the blubber of the sperm whale
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spice
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aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
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spice: aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
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stacte
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(Old Testament) one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense
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stacte: (Old Testament) one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense
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staff
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building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
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staff: building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration
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staphylococcal_enterotoxin
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a soluble exotoxin produced by some strains of staphylococcus; a cause of food poisoning
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staphylococcal_enterotoxin: a soluble exotoxin produced by some strains of staphylococcus; a cause of food poisoning
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staphylococcal_enterotoxin_B
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a form of staphylococcal enterotoxin that has been used as an incapacitating agent in biological warfare
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staphylococcal_enterotoxin_B: a form of staphylococcal enterotoxin that has been used as an incapacitating agent in biological warfare
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spinel
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a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones
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spinel: a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones
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spinel_ruby
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a spinel used as a gemstone (usually dark red)
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spinel_ruby: a spinel used as a gemstone (usually dark red)
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almandine
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a purple variety of the ruby spinel
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almandine: a purple variety of the ruby spinel
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balas
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a pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel
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balas: a pale rose-colored variety of the ruby spinel
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Ceylonite
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a dark-colored spinel containing iron
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Ceylonite: a dark-colored spinel containing iron
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rubicelle
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a yellow or orange variety of ruby spinel
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rubicelle: a yellow or orange variety of ruby spinel
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solid_solution
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a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal
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solid_solution: a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal
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spirits_of_ammonia
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a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
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spirits_of_ammonia: a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
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spodumene
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a pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminum silicate; a source of lithium
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spodumene: a pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminum silicate; a source of lithium
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hiddenite
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a green transparent form of the mineral spodumene used as a gemstone
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hiddenite: a green transparent form of the mineral spodumene used as a gemstone
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spray
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a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
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spray: a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
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stabilizer
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a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state
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stabilizer: a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state
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stachyose
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a tetrasaccharide found in the tubers of the Chinese artichoke
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stachyose: a tetrasaccharide found in the tubers of the Chinese artichoke
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stain
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(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
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stain: (microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
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counterstain
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a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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counterstain: a stain of contrasting color that is used when the principal stain does not show the structure clearly
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Gram's_solution
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a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water
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Gram's_solution: a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water
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stannite
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a dark grey mineral with a metallic luster that is a source of tin
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stannite: a dark grey mineral with a metallic luster that is a source of tin
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star_sapphire
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a sapphire that when cut shows a starlike figure in reflected light because of its crystalline structure
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star_sapphire: a sapphire that when cut shows a starlike figure in reflected light because of its crystalline structure
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starch
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a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
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starch: a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles
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arrowroot
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a nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot plant
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arrowroot: a nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot plant
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cornstarch
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starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener
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cornstarch: starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener
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sago
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powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
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sago: powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
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pearl_sago
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sago ground into small round grains
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pearl_sago: sago ground into small round grains
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amyloid
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a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch
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amyloid: a non-nitrogenous food substance consisting chiefly of starch; any substance resembling starch
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Otaheite_arrowroot
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a starch obtained from the root of the pia
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Otaheite_arrowroot: a starch obtained from the root of the pia
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steam
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water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
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steam: water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
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live_steam
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steam coming from a boiler at full pressure
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live_steam: steam coming from a boiler at full pressure
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water_vapor
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water in a vaporous form diffused in the atmosphere but below boiling temperature
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water_vapor: water in a vaporous form diffused in the atmosphere but below boiling temperature
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vapor
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a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
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vapor: a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
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softener
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a substance added to another to make it less hard
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softener: a substance added to another to make it less hard
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water_softener
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a substance (such as sodium chloride) that lessens the hardness of water by replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions and so gives the water more efficient sudsing power
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water_softener: a substance (such as sodium chloride) that lessens the hardness of water by replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions and so gives the water more efficient sudsing power
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soman
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a nerve agent easily absorbed into the body; a lethal cholinesterase inhibitor that is highly toxic when inhaled
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soman: a nerve agent easily absorbed into the body; a lethal cholinesterase inhibitor that is highly toxic when inhaled
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spray
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water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall
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spray: water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall
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sea_spray
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spray from ocean waves
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sea_spray: spray from ocean waves
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spindrift
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spray blown up from the surface of the sea
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spindrift: spray blown up from the surface of the sea
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stearic_acid
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a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
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stearic_acid: a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
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stearin
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an ester of glycerol and stearic acid
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stearin: an ester of glycerol and stearic acid
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Stellite
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a very hard alloy of cobalt and chromium with cobalt as the principal ingredient; used to make cutting tools and for surfaces subject to heavy wear
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Stellite: a very hard alloy of cobalt and chromium with cobalt as the principal ingredient; used to make cutting tools and for surfaces subject to heavy wear
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sterling_silver
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a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper
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sterling_silver: a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper
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sternutator
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a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying
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sternutator: a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying
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steroid
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any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
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steroid: any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
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nonsteroid
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an organic compound that does no contain a steroid
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nonsteroid: an organic compound that does no contain a steroid
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ketosteroid
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a steroid containing a ketone group
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ketosteroid: a steroid containing a ketone group
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sterol
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any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
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sterol: any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
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cholesterol
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an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
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cholesterol: an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
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HDL_cholesterol
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the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
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HDL_cholesterol: the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
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LDL_cholesterol
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the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
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LDL_cholesterol: the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to be related to various pathogenic conditions
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oxidized_LDL_cholesterol
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LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals; it is thought to cause atherosclerosis
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oxidized_LDL_cholesterol: LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals; it is thought to cause atherosclerosis
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ergosterol
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a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
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ergosterol: a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
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bile_acid
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any of the steroid acids generated in the liver and stored with bile
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bile_acid: any of the steroid acids generated in the liver and stored with bile
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cholic_acid
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an insoluble crystalline acid present in bile
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cholic_acid: an insoluble crystalline acid present in bile
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bilge
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water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
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bilge: water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
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cardiac_glycoside
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obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
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cardiac_glycoside: obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
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digitalis
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a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
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digitalis: a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
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render
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a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
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render: a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
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stibnite
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a soft grey mineral; the chief ore of antimony
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stibnite: a soft grey mineral; the chief ore of antimony
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sticks_and_stone
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a general term for building materials
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sticks_and_stone: a general term for building materials
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wattle_and_daub
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building material consisting of interwoven rods and twigs covered with clay
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wattle_and_daub: building material consisting of interwoven rods and twigs covered with clay
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stiffener
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material used for stiffening something
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stiffener: material used for stiffening something
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streptodornase
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an enzyme produced by some hemolytic strains of streptococcus that dissolves fibrinous secretions from infections; used medicinally (often in combination with streptokinase)
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streptodornase: an enzyme produced by some hemolytic strains of streptococcus that dissolves fibrinous secretions from infections; used medicinally (often in combination with streptokinase)
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streptokinase
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an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
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streptokinase: an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism
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streptolysin
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any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus
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streptolysin: any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus
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stripper
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a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish
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stripper: a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish
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strophanthin
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a bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus; in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison; used in Africa as an arrow poison
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strophanthin: a bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus; in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison; used in Africa as an arrow poison
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strontianite
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a mineral consisting of strontium carbonate
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strontianite: a mineral consisting of strontium carbonate
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stucco
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a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
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stucco: a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces
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sublimate
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the product of vaporization of a solid
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sublimate: the product of vaporization of a solid
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tallow
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obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
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tallow: obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
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vegetable_tallow
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a waxy fat obtained from certain plants (e.g. bayberry) and used as tallow
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vegetable_tallow: a waxy fat obtained from certain plants (e.g. bayberry) and used as tallow
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sucrose
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a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
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sucrose: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
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jaggery
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unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap
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jaggery: unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap
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structural_iron
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iron that has been cast or worked in structural shapes
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structural_iron: iron that has been cast or worked in structural shapes
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structural_steel
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a strong steel that is rolled into shapes that are used in construction
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structural_steel: a strong steel that is rolled into shapes that are used in construction
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sulfanilic_acid
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a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye
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sulfanilic_acid: a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye
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sulfate
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a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
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sulfate: a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
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sulfide
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a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
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sulfide: a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
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sulfur_oxide
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any of several oxides of sulphur
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sulfur_oxide: any of several oxides of sulphur
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sulfur_dioxide
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a colorless toxic gas (SO2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain
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sulfur_dioxide: a colorless toxic gas (SO2) that occurs in the gases from volcanoes; used in many manufacturing processes and present in industrial emissions; causes acid rain
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sulfur_hexafluoride
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a colorless gas that is soluble in alcohol and ether; a powerful greenhouse gas widely used in the electrical utility industry
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sulfur_hexafluoride: a colorless gas that is soluble in alcohol and ether; a powerful greenhouse gas widely used in the electrical utility industry
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