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Definition of absorb (verb)
forms: absorbed; absorbed; absorbing

to take in; to take up

Examples
The large intestine absorbs water back into the blood.

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Definition of PH (abbreviation, acronym)
from p, denoting negative logarithm, and H, denoting hydrogen

this value describes the degree of acidity or basicity of a solution

Examples
The lower the value of the PH the more acidic the solution is (the higher the value the more alkaline it is). A neutral solution has a PH of 7.

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Definition of dorsal (adjective)
forms: more dorsal; most dorsal; the most dorsal

relating to the back surface; posterior

Examples
Fishes usually have dorsal fins.

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Definition of halide ions (noun)
form: only plural

these are ions of the halogen elements

Examples
Halide ions include fluoride, chloride and bromide ions.

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Definition of decomposer (noun)
form plural: decomposers

microbe that causes decay

Examples
Decomposers are vital to an ecosystem.

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Definition of propanone (acetone) (noun)
form: no plural

a ketone used as a solvent

Examples
Propanone is used in the manufacture of polymers.

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Definition of physician (noun)
form plural: physicians

medical practitioner who treats and diagnoses diseases by non-surgical methods

Examples
Physicians may prescribe drugs to help treat a patient.

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Definition of enzyme (noun)
form plural: enzymes

a protein that is made in the body and speed up biochemical reactions

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Enzymes act as catalysts as they are not used up in the reaction.

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Definition of variation (noun)
form plural: variations

something that is different from a group; different from what is normal

Examples
There is diurnal variation in blood pressure and temperature.

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Definition of chromatin (noun)
form: no plural

nucleic substance that condenses to make chromosomes during mitosis

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Chromatin is found in the nucleus and is made up of histones and DNA.

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