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51Interferon — A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses to reproduce. Interferon also boosts the immune system. There are a number of different interferons. They fall into three main classes : alpha, beta, and gamma. All are… …
52sodium propionate — noun : a deliquescent crystalline salt CH3CH2COONa used as a fungicide (as in retarding the growth of mold in the baking and dairy industries) * * * Chem. a transparent, crystalline, water soluble powder, C3H5NaO2, used in foodstuffs to prevent… …
53drag — I. noun Etymology: Middle English dragge, probably from Middle Low German draggen grapnel; akin to Old English dragan to draw more at draw Date: 14th century 1. something used to drag with; especially a device for dragging under water to detect… …
54Viking 1 — Infobox Spacecraft Name = Viking 1 Orbiter Caption = Viking orbiter Organization = NASA Major Contractors = Mission Type = Orbiter Satellite Of = Mars Orbital Insertion Date = June 19 1976 Launch = August 20 1975 Launch Vehicle = Titan… …
55Bilingual education — involves teaching all subjects in school through two different languages in the United States, instruction occurs in English and a minority language, such as Spanish or Chinese, with varying amounts of each language used in accordance with the… …
56Octane rating — or octane number is a standard measure of the anti knock properties (i.e. the performance) of a motor or aviation fuel. The higher the octane number, the more compression the fuel can withstand before detonating. In broad terms, fuels with a… …
57Zirconium dioxide — Zirconia redirects here. For the Sailor Moon character, see Dead Moon Circus. Chembox new Name = Zirconium dioxide ImageFile = CZ brilliant.jpg IUPACName = Zirconium dioxide; Zirconium(IV) oxide OtherNames = Zirconia; Baddeleyite Name =… …
58Kimchi — Infobox Korean name hangul=김치 hanja=linktext|沈|菜 (archaic; see article) rr=gimchi mr=kimch iKimchi, also spelled gimchi or kimchee, is a traditional Korean fermented dish made of vegetables with varied seasonings, most commonly referring to the… …
59Genetically modified food — Genetically modified foods (GM foods or GMO foods) are foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These… …
60Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome — (TTTS, also known as Feto Fetal Transfusion Syndrome (FFTS) and Twin Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Sequence (TOPS)) is a complication with high morbidity and mortality that can affect identical twin or higher multiple pregnancies where two or… …
