
Description of parasite (noun: plural: parasites) an organism that lives in or on a host organism
Samples of parasite Parasites usually cause damage to the host organism.
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Description of semi-conductor (noun: plural: semi-conductors) partially able to transmit electricity
Samples of semi-conductor Semi-conductors can not conduct electricity as well as metals can.
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Description of caffeine (noun: no plural) a drug present in tea; coffee and cola that is a stimulant
Samples of caffeine Caffeine is a diuretic.
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Description of histology (noun: plural: histologies) the study of the microscopic structure of tissues
Samples of histology Histology is taught to medical students. Histology is the study of tissue sectioned as a thin slice, using a microtome.
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Description of isobaric (adjective) referring to equal weights or pressure
Samples of isobaric In an isobaric process the pressure of the system stays constant.
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Description of alkali metal (noun: plural: alkali metals) element in the left-hand side of the periodic table
Samples of alkali metal Sodium and potassium are alkali metals.
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Description of exothermic (adjective: more exothermic; most exothermic; the most exothermic) process where heat is passed to the surroundings
Samples of exothermic Freezing is an example of an exothermic reaction.
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Description of matter (noun: no plural) something that exists in space as a solid; liquid or gas and has a mass
Samples of matter Methane is formed when organic matter is decomposed.
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Description of ciliary muscle (noun: plural: ciliary muscles) organ that affects zonular fibers in the eye (fibers that suspend the lens in position during accommodation), enabling changes in lens shape for light focusing
Samples of ciliary muscle The ciliary muscle changes the shape of the lens.
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Description of acceleration (noun: no plural) change of velocity
Samples of acceleration Average acceleration refers to the change in instantaneous velocity over the time period.
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