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61Monatomic gas — In physics and chemistry, monatomic is a combination of the words mono and atomic, and means single atom. It is usually applied to gases: a monatomic gas is one in which atoms are not bound to each other. At standard temperature and pressure… …
62CV (disambiguation) — CV (and its variants cV, Cv, and cv) is a two letter abbreviation that can stand for:CV*Curriculum vitae (Latin for course of life ), also known as a Résumé; a summary of academic and professional history and achievements *Aircraft carrier,… …
63liquid — liquidly, adv. liquidness, n. /lik wid/, adj. 1. composed of molecules that move freely among themselves but do not tend to separate like those of gases; neither gaseous nor solid. 2. of, pertaining to, or consisting of liquids: a liquid diet. 3 …
64Explosive material — A number of 1.25lb M112 Demolition Charges, consisting of a C 4 compound, sit atop degraded weaponry scheduled for destruction An explosive material, also called an explosive, is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential… …
65Otto cycle — See also: Otto engine and Four stroke engine Thermodynamics …
66Joule–Thomson effect — In physics, the Joule–Thomson effect or Joule–Kelvin effect describes the temperature change of a gas or liquid when it is forced through a valve or porous plug while kept insulated so that no heat is exchanged with the environment.cite book… …
67Strength (explosive) — In explosive materials, strength is the parameter determining the ability of the explosive to move the surrounding material. It is related to the total gas yield of the reaction, and the amount of heat produced. Cf. brisance.The strength, or… …
68Superheated water — is liquid water under pressure at temperatures between the usual boiling point (100°C) and the critical temperature (374°C). It is also known as subcritical water and pressurised hot water. Superheated water referred to in this article is stable… …
69Global warming controversy — refers to a variety of disputes, significantly more pronounced in the popular media than in the scientific literature,[1][2] regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming. The disputed issues involve the causes of increased… …
70sound — sound1 soundable, adj. /sownd/, n. 1. the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of hearing by vibrations transmitted through the air or other medium. 2. mechanical vibrations transmitted through an elastic medium, traveling in air at a… …
