quantitative analysis determines substances
61clay mineral — any of a group of hydrous aluminum silicate minerals, as kaolinite, illite, and montmorillonite, that constitute the major portion of most clays. [1945 50] * * * Any of a group of important hydrous aluminum silicates with a layered structure and… …
62Protéomique — La protéomique désigne la science qui étudie les protéomes, c est à dire l ensemble des protéines d une cellule, d un organite, d un tissu, d un organe ou d un organisme à un moment donné et sous des conditions données. Dans la pratique, la… …
63Antarctica — /ant ahrk ti keuh, ahr ti /, n. the continent surrounding the South Pole: almost entirely covered by an ice sheet. ab. 5,000,000 sq. mi. (12,950,000 sq. km). Also called Antarctic Continent. * * * Antarctica Introduction Antarctica Background:… …
64materials testing — Introduction measurement of the characteristics and behaviour of such substances as metals, ceramics, or plastics under various conditions. The data thus obtained can be used in specifying the suitability of materials for various… …
65Chemical equilibrium — In a chemical reaction, chemical equilibrium is the state in which the concentrations of the reactants and products have not yet changed with time. It occurs only in reversible reactions, and not in irreversible reactions. Usually, this state… …
66Proteomique — Protéomique La protéomique désigne la science qui étudie les protéomes, c est à dire l ensemble des protéines d une cellule, organelle, tissu, organe ou organisme à un moment donné et sous des conditions données. Dans la pratique, la protéomique… …
67nuclear reactor — Physics. reactor (def. 4). Also called nuclear pile. [1940 45] * * * Device that can initiate and control a self sustaining series of nuclear fission reactions. Neutrons released in one fission reaction may strike other heavy nuclei, causing them …
68Negative index metamaterials — A negative index metamaterial causes light to refract, or bend, differently than in more common positive refractive index materials. Negative index metamaterials or negative index materials (NIM) are artificial structures where the refractive… …
69Universe — For other uses, see Universe (disambiguation). Physical cosmology …
70Felony — For other uses, see Felony (disambiguation). Criminal law …
