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### substance | mineral: Aluminum oxide * are an ubiquitous part of modern technology. * can withstand temperatures far higher than jet engine exhausts. Apatite * Some apatites display a yellow fluorescence under ultraviolet light. * Some apatites have luster - surface luster * are minerals. * feature maxima at Eu-...
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### substance | mineral: Calcite * Most calcites contain calcium - form major features * Note the rhombohedral cleavage. * Some calcites neutralize water. * also occur as fibric aggregates, as coarse to fine grained aggregates or stalactitic. * are calcium carbonate - pink at the base turning yellow towards termin...
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### substance | mineral | calcite: Pure calcite * form of calcium carbonate. * is colorless and transparent, sometimes with rhombus- shaped crystals - white and almost colorless Carbonate mineral * are generally rare to frequent in abundance and, at times, are common - soft and are often colorful - the most imp...
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### substance | mineral: Feldspar * All feldspars contain alumina and silica - have two cleavage directions * act as a flux to melt the silica into a licquid glass. * also contain potassium which major nutrient for plant growth - occur in the silt-sized fraction of most mudstones, but in very small amounts * are a...
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### substance | mineral | garnet: Hessonite * contains very distinct honey-like inclusions. * is garnet - the variety name for a fine orange, cinnamon brown, or pinkish variety of grossularite * red variety of grossular and is also sometimes used as a gem.<|endoftext|>### substance | mineral: Gypsum * Most gypsum i...
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### substance | mineral: Metallic mineral * are hydrophobic, which means they resist interaction with water - very important to most Saharan countries * shine like metal, while non-metallic minerals vary greatly in their appearance. + Sahara, Environment: Deserts * Metallic minerals are very important to most Saha...
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### substance | mineral: Ore * Most ore contains irons * Some ore consists of hematites. * Some ore contains kaolinites - mineral kaolinites - tungsten - unadulterated metals - ores are simple chemical compounds, while others are chemically complex minerals * also contain earthy materials such as sand and clay...
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### substance | mineral | ore: Magnetite * Some magnetite replaces feldspars along fractures. * also is produced from peridotites and dunites by serpentinization - occurs as lamellar aggregates in calcite and in breccias from the Buckwheat Open Cut * can have crystals. * common mineral. * defines a vertebrate magnet...
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### substance | mineral | ore: Sulfide ore * are more important commercially. * is crushed and the sulfides are separated by flotation. Uranium ore * is extracted by drilling and blasting the rock face - fortunately a limited resource and it belongs in the ground * occurs in narrow high grade veins which are concen...
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### substance | mineral: Spinel * are a cool class of magnetic materials - very important for geothermometry and rock magnetism * crystal of magnesium aluminum oxide. * is ranked just below corundum in hardness while magnetite and hematite are much softer. * man-made mineral formed by the reaction of the oxides of t...
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### substance | mineral: Trace mineral * All trace minerals can be harmful in large amounts. * Many trace minerals act as coenzymes, the so-called catalysts in chemical reactions. * Most trace minerals enhance ability. * Some trace minerals can be very toxic in excess - help insulin - lead to diseases * act a bio-...
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### substance | mineral | zeolite: Natural zeolite * are volcanic minerals with unique characteristics. * can absorb oil spills - increase the rate of phytoremediation for certain metals, and isotopes * have a unique interconnecting lattice structure. * is mined from the earth. Synthetic zeolite * are the most impo...
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### substance | mixture: Alloy * Many alloys contain zinc, including brass, an alloy of zinc and copper - harden with age and usually surpass the strength of steels * Most alloy contains chromium - irons - has corrosion resistance - is made of metal * Some alloy consists of copper - is made of copper * Some ...
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### substance | mixture | alloy | brass: Clarion * are brass - companies - located in japans * simple tool for practicing the recognition of musical intervals. * software development tool. Flugelhorn * have a short, wide mouthpiece, valves and a flared bell. * is brass<|endoftext|>### substance | mixture | alloy:...
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### substance | mixture | alloy: Copper alloy * All copper alloys resist corrosion by fresh water and steam. * Most copper alloys are brasses and bronzes. Iron alloy * Most iron alloy contains chromium - alloys are contain a certain amount of carbon, and are classified as steels * provide great strength and durabil...
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### substance | mixture | alloy: Steel * All steel conducts electricity. * All steel is USA manufactured steel - constructed out of formed steel - produced in the United States today is made using recycled material * Can Recycling explains why and how steel cans are recycled. * More steel is recycled than paper, a...
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### substance | mixture | alloy | steel: Alloy steel * are carbon steels with other additives such as nickel , chromium , vanadium , etc - such as nickel and chromium - generally more responsive to heat and mechanical treatments than carbon steels * contain iron, the nonmetal carbon and at least one other metal. *...
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### substance | mixture | alloy | steel: Stainless steel * All stainless steels have a high resistance to corrosion. * Many stainless steels contain nickel - stand up better in concentrated sulfuric acid than seawater * Most stainless steel has conductivity - physical characteristics - thermal conductivity * VER...
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### substance | mixture | alloy: Sterling silver * is alloy - an alloy of silver and copper - the standard for beautiful high-quality silver jewelry - too reactive a metal for body piercings * is used for jewellery, silverware, etc. where appearance is paramount - jewelry and silverware, where appearance is im...
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### substance | mixture | colloid | emulsion: Fish emulsion * good and inexpensive fertilizer high in nitrogen and phosphorous. * good, inexpensive fertilizer high in nitrogen and phosphorous. * is high in nitrogen and source of several trace elements - notably low in calcium, while fishbone meal is quite high * mak...
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### substance | mixture: Compost * Most compost absorbs water - consists of organic materials * Most compost contains nitrogen - organic nitrogen - organisms - has biomass * Some compost holds water - is produced by livestock - made from mixed solid waste contains plastic and glass - retains moisture -...
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### substance | mixture | compost: Homemade compost * is an excellent alternative to commercial organic fertilizers. * provides nutrients and humus for the soil. Organic compost * Most organic compost absorbs water. * is created by children combining cafeteria waste, dead leaves, and garden cuttings. Worm compost * ...
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### substance | mixture: Electrolyte * Most electrolytes act as conductors - electrical conductors - carry particles - consist of acid - dissolve in water - prevent dehydration * Some electrolytes carry electricity - cause imbalances - conduct electricity - have properties * Some electrolytes produce e...
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### substance | mixture | electrolyte: Salt water * Most salt water finds in oceans. * Most salt water has conductivity * Some salt water contains concentration - produces electricity - uses products * aquariums with local sea life. * can also corrode underwater equipment and cause freshwater organisms to move or ...
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### substance | mixture | suspension: Vapor * Most vapor becomes clouds. * Most vapor comes from evaporation - exists in atmospheres - falls as rain - forms high clouds * Most vapor has absorption - foreign particles * Most vapor is produced by evaporate water - liquid water - loses heat - rises into air...
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### substance | mixture | suspension | vapor: Concentrated vapor * can cause lightheadedness and drunkenness like symptoms. * cause discomfort in the mucous membranes and the eyes.<|endoftext|>### substance | mixture | suspension | vapor: Mercury vapor * are also highly toxic. * are colorless, odorless and tasteless ...
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### substance | mixture | suspension | vapor: Styrene vapor * can also adversely affect the human nervous system, causing adverse eye effects. * irritates the eyes, the nose, and the throat.
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### substance | mixture | suspension | vapor: Water vapor * All water vapor formed by the combustion reaction is condensed to the liquid state. * Most water vapor becomes clouds. * Most water vapor comes from Earth's oceans, lakes, and rivers - evaporation - enters our atmosphere by evaporation from surface water ...
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### substance | mixture | suspension: Vapour * Some vapour affects weather - penetrates wombs * acts as a respiratory, skin and eye irritant. * are highly flammable and creep at ground level - in equilibrium with the solids or liquids from which they originate - reactive with most organics * becomes water. * con...
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### substance | natural resin: Myrrh * also assists with meditation and contemplation. * comes from a tree in Somalia. * contains high amounts of tannins. * fragrant resin obtained from a tree. * grows as a shrub in desert regions, particularly in northeastern Africa and the Middle East. * helps to fight and ward off ...
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### substance: Organic material * All organic material is carbonised. * Many organic materials are suitable for composting - can react explosively, especially if a flammable mixture is produced - contain high levels of salts - provide excellent sources of nutrients * Most organic material is grist for the mandib...
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### substance: Packaging material * are located in post offices. * can leach into food and contribute to adverse reactions. * make up about one-third of the United States' total waste stream. * protect the foods and improve product quality during transportation and storage.
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### substance: Paper * Cutting Paper Cutting P aper cutting is one of the most popular folk arts in Taiwan. * Describes the physical characteristics of a piece of paper. * Most paper absorbs heat. * Most paper comes from pulp forests grown specifically for paper production - wood pulp * Most paper consists of cellul...
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### substance | paper: Bond paper * comes in a range of thicknesses for a variety of different uses. * is distinguished by a watermark - the kind used in photocopying machines and by computer printers<|endoftext|>### substance | paper: Card * Make cards from scrap paper and cereal boxes. * are cardboard - corresp...
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### substance | paper | card: Play card * are motivated by the goal of fun - play games - wins * start with cheats - deals Playing card * tournaments playeds. * are activities - cards - part of decks * are used for bored people - bridges - enjoyment - entertainment - hobbies - mental stimulation ...
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### substance | paper: Manila * also serves as the financial and publishing center of the nation. * complete web writing and design environment. * content management tool that allows for the easy creation and maintenance of web sites. * is drowned in density - located on Luzon - one of Asia's premier cities and an...
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### substance | paper: Page * Also known as a web page, a page single file on a web server - a page single file on a webserver * are attendants - leafs * are part of books - manuscript - software - the number of web pages viewed by website visitors * are used for reading * contain important information - i...
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### substance | paper | page: Disambiguation page * are used to list links to articles that share the same name. * It could be a sign for example. Disambiguation pages are for avoiding confusion. It is pretty standard to use dab pages this way. I am not sure why there is such a fire to delete something that is poten...
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### substance | paper: Wallpaper * Most wallpaper is paper or fabric coated with vinyl. * accept a lot of moisture during the pasting process. * are price-competitive compared to other wall decorating materials. * are, as they are aptly named - wallpapers for the desktop. * come in many styles, colors and fabrics. * h...
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### substance: Particle * All particles are also waves - either fermions or bosons - in continuous, random motion - spheres and they are very close to each other and overlapped - decay either into a proton, electron or neutrino or a combination - exert a gravitational force of attraction upon each other - ...
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### substance | particle: Aerosol particle * Most aerosol particles have roles - reflect sunlight * are like hair spray or other aerosol products. Airborne particle * Many airborne particles are small enough to get into the lungs. * Most airborne particles cause inflammation - irritate eyes * are solids suspended...
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### substance | particle: Beta particle * Some beta particles can penetrate several centimetres of aluminum. * are a little more penetrating, and gamma rays even more so. * are electrons capable of travelling at speeds approaching the speed of light - emitted from nucleus of atoms at nearly the speed of light - th...
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### substance | particle | boson: Gluon * also have color charge. - massless quanta of the strong-interaction field - massless, like the photon - particles which bind quarks together to form protons, neutrons, and other stuff * are the carrier of the strong force, and hold the quarks together - particles of st...
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### substance | particle | boson: W boson * are named after the weak force that they are responsible for. + W and Z bosons, Naming: Elementary particles * W bosons are named after the weak force that they are responsible for. The naming of the Z boson is still uncertain, although it is believed to have been the last...
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### substance | particle | fermion: Baryon * are fermions - from nus - hadrons with half-integral spin, whereas mesons have integral spin - in a family called Hadrons , which simply means that they are made of quarks - ordinary matter particles like protons and neutrons - part of a larger collection of subat...
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### substance | particle | fundamental particle: Hadron * All hadrons are color-neutral objects - contain quarks - heavy particles and, unlike leptons, consist of consituent particles known as quarks * are particles that make up the nucleus at the heart of an atom - respond to the strong force and have internal ...
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### substance | particle: Grain * All grains are low in fat and contain no cholesterol - break down fairly quickly into sugars - have nutritional deficiencies - produce tillers, although the tillers on corn are called suckers * Many grains are a cheap source of protein and tend to be hard for ornamental fish to ...
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### substance | particle | grain: Angular grain * are usually the result of mechanical weathering like frost wedging. * show often cataclasis and fissures.<|endoftext|>### substance | particle | grain: Buckwheat * are especially diverse and abundant in the desert regions. * attracts hoverflies. * builds organic matte...
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### substance | particle | grain | millet: Finger millet * has the highest calcium content among all the foodgrains. * smaller grass, adapted to more humid growing conditions.<|endoftext|>### substance | particle | grain: Plastid * Most plastids contain green color matter * Some plastids contain chlorophyll. * Some p...
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### substance | particle | grain | plastid: Chloroplast * Most chloroplasts absorb blue light - capture energy * Most chloroplasts contain chemicals * Most chloroplasts contain green chlorophyll - pigment chlorophyll - convert energy - find in plants - form spirals * Most chloroplasts have chlorophyll - la...
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### substance | particle | grain | plastid: Chromoplast * are found commonly in flowers and fruits. * are red, orange or yellow coloured plastids - yellow or orange in hue due to the cartenoid pigments they contain * contain carotene and xanthophyll pigments - grana - red or yellow xanthophyll pigments in large ...
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### substance | particle | grain: Whole grain * All whole grains are rich in fiber - as are many fruits and vegetables. * Most whole grain has density - energy density - lower energy density * Most whole grain provides important nutrients - other nutrients * Some whole grain contains grain. * add necessary bulk ...
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### substance | particle: Large particle * Most large particles have layer structures * Some large particles pass through colons. * are usually heavier than small ones, and take more energy to move around. * can lead to reduced lung function, restricted breathing and an obstructed airway. * dominate the mass loss from...
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### substance | particle: Prion * accumulate in the brain where they trigger symptoms. * also are heat resistant. * are a form of virus that are basically abnormal clumps of proteins - newly recognized group of disease- causing agents - also impervious to cooking and radiation - birds - conformational misfoldi...
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### substance | particle: Radioactive particle * are capable of decay - in the air and in our food and water - minute bits of radioactive materials * can destroy an organism's central nervous system and cause death within days. Sand particle * have diameters. * suspend in water. Scintilla * are particles. * long...
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### substance: Particulate * affect health by transporting toxic substances into the respiratory tract. * also deposit as sooty residues on buildings and automobiles. * are also the main source of haze, which reduces visibility - by far the most serious pollutant - fine dust particles - minute separate particles...
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### substance: Pigment * All pigments are contained in organized plastids. * Many pigments are minerals. * Many pigments contain cadmium compounds, often to make yellow or red colours - toxic heavy metals * Most pigment absorbs blue light - color - green light - primary color - red light - visible light ...
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### substance | pigment: Accessory pigment * Most accessory pigment absorbs light. * Some accessory pigment absorbs energy. Anthocyanin pigment * accumulate in the leaves. * are responsible for the red skin of ripe apples and the purple of ripe grapes. Bile pigment * Some bile pigment comes from breakdowns. * are th...
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### substance | pigment: Melanin * More melanin means more coloration. * Most melanin protects skin - tissue * Some melanin absorbs radiation - rays - melanins even emit a flash of light as they switch, implyng possible electroluminesence * absorbs UV radiation and helps to protect the body against ultraviolet r...
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### substance | pigment: Natural pigment * Most natural pigment uses in food products. * can come from just about anything. * make exquisite, mellow colors. * seem to provide some protection against sun-induced skin damage. + Pigment: Color :: Materials :: Chemical synthesis * A 'pigment' is something that is added ...
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### substance: Plant hormone * Most plant hormones play roles. * Most plant hormones regulate growth - plant growth * Most plant hormones stimulate growth - root growth * Some plant hormones affect aspects - inhibit growth - isolate from fungi * Some plant hormones promote cell division * Some plant hormones s...
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### substance: Plasma * Is the liquid portion of the blood. * Many plasmas are optically thick. * Most plasma carries oxygen. * Most plasma contains particles - proteins - flows through capillaries * Most plasma has energy - properties - refractive indexes * Most plasma passes through long tubes * Some plasma ...
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### substance | plasma: Human plasma * Some human plasma contains viruses. * component used in the manufacture of the oral polio vaccine.<|endoftext|>### substance | plasma: Seminal plasma * induces a local inflammatory response in the reproductive tract of gilts. * is rich in fructose, the major source of energy for...
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### substance: Platelet * Are fragments of cells formed in the bone marrow. * Some platelets isolate from gingkoes. * a. are very tiny cells. * adhere to collagen - the damaged area and become cohesive to other platelets - torn blood vessels to create a plug, slowing the loss of blood * aggregate and blood clots i...
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### substance | platelet: Human platelet * display high-affinity receptors for thrombopoietin. * play an important role in thrombosis and heamostasis. Low platelet * are a sign of portal hypertension and possible cirrhosis - usually due to antibodies and less commonly the result of drug side-effects * can cause int...
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### substance: Pumice * also cools so fast that within a few hours it looks like glass. * can form from any types of magma, including basalt, andesite, dacite, and rhyolite. * comes in many shades from cream through to orange. * consists mainly of glass materials rather than mineral crystals - of fragments of vesicu...
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### substance: Radioactive material * All radioactive material has the potential for use as a weapon. * All radioactive materials have a half-life - what is called a half life * Any radioactive material has the potential to contaminate the surrounding environment. * Some radioactive materials are alpha emitters, and...
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### substance: Raw material * All raw materials come from the Earth's crust , the oceans and the atmosphere. * Most raw materials contain nitrogen - have shapes * Raw Materials Build healthy soil using natural fertilizers, such as chicken manure, and cover crops. * Some raw materials contain a balance of energy and ...
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### substance | rind: Peel * Most peels contain pigment. * Some peels are part of ananases - apples - avocados - baobabs - berries - blackberries - blueberries - cantaloupe - cherries - citruses - cucumbers - currants - figs - gooseberries - grapefruit - kiwi - mandarins - mangos - ...
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### substance | sandstone: Greensand * also improves soil moisture retention. * are sandstones. * contains marine potash plus silica, iron oxide, magnesia, lime, and phosphoric acid - vitamins and minerals, including potash, phosphate and many trace minerals * is marketed as a soil conditioner - mined in New Jerse...
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### substance | sealant: Dental sealant * act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. * are a vital component of caries prevention - simple to apply, requiring no anesthetic * can only provide their best protection when they are fully intact - provide a further layer of protection agains...
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### substance | shale: Black shale * Some black shale contains minerals * are deposited in anoxic or low oxygen environments, such as in stagnant water columns. * contain organic material that sometimes breaks down to form natural gas or oil. + Shale, Formation of shale: Sedimentary rocks * Black shales are deposite...
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### substance: Solid material * Most solid materials have shapes. * Some solid materials contain calcium. * are eliminated through the anus - formed from densely packed atoms, which interact intensely - liquefied by means of regurgitated saliva * can support denser materials on their surfaces. * is especially sens...
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### substance: Solvent * All solvents are poisonous if ingested. * Keep solvents in safety approved containers. * Many solvents affect the central nervous system and are skin and eye irritants. * Many solvents are also flammable and present significant fire hazards in use and storage - hazardous and regulated - hy...
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### substance | solvent: Chlorinated solvent * Most chlorinated solvents are hazardous due to their toxicity - have higher resale value * are also the mainstay of the dry cleaning industry - difficult to clean up - the primary contaminants of concern - unlikely to accumulate in the environment * can damage the...
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### substance: Sponge * All sponges are aquatic and the majority of species are marine - have a similar body plan which basically resembles a sac filled with holes - possess a remarkable ability to regenerate lost parts * Choanoflagellates Protoaan ancestral sponge. * Many sponges are asymmetrical, but some exhibi...
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### substance | sponge: Calcareous sponge * Many calcareous sponges have a syconoid plan of construction. * Most calcareous sponges exhibit slight or no contractility. * Some calcareous sponges have spicules. * have spicules made of calcium carbonate - of calcium carbonates, the material of marble and limestone Mar...
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### substance: Substance abuse * acts as a kind of hinge on the revolving door of the criminal-justice system. * affects all classes, both adults and, tragically, children - erectile function as well * affects everyone - our families, communities, social and economic resources - who is close to the abuser - ever...
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### substance: Substance p * decreases fluid absorption in the renal proximal tubule. * inhibits pancreatic exocrine secretion via a neural mechanism.<|endoftext|>### substance: Substrate * Most substrate contains matter. * Some substrate has conductivity - low conductivity - retains humidity * Some substrates ar...
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### substance: Transparent material * Some transparent materials absorb heat - solar heat * bend light. * helps to understand the weld solidification.
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### substance: Triglyceride * All triglycerides share the same structure. * Most triglyceride has bonds - capacity - double bonds - high capacity * Some triglyceride has length - viscosity. * A 'triglyceride' type of ester that comes from glycerol and three fatty acids. Triglycerides are a type of lipid foun...
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### substance | triglyceride: Elevated triglyceride * are a contributing, independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease - demonstrated risk factor for heart disease * can be a consequence of other diseases, such as untreated diabetes. High triglyceride * can also increase the risk for developing heart disease....
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### substance: Waste * All waste contaminated with hazardous materials is considered a hazardous waste - represents loss of resources and loss of money - wastes are pollutants and they create pollution in one way or the other * Keep work areas clean. * Many wastes are produced during various metabolic activities. ...
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### substance | waste: Animal waste * are a significant source of nutrients - another source of persistent pollution in some areas - of several sorts * can also act as a fertilizer and create damage by increasing nutrients - be a contributor to storm water pollution * contain higher levels of another bacteria, f...
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### substance | waste | excretory product: Fecal matter * Some fecal matter causes infection - contains cysts - provides nutrients * can get on bedclothes or on someone's hand. * contains undigested food, bacteria, and cells from the walls of the digestive tract. * is accumulated outside the tube system in dark st...
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### substance | waste | garbage: Debris * Some debris enters atmospheres - is scattered in the outlying regions, chunks of rock and ice, forming comets * blown by tornado winds can pound buildings to pieces. * burning is the major cause of wild fire in Western Oregon. * causes irritation - moisture to build up whi...
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### substance | waste | garbage: Detritus * Much detritus is used as a source of nutrition for animals. * Some detrituses become fertilizer - provide nutrients * is rubbish * stimulates algae growth and pollutes the aquarium water at the same time. Junk * have from two to three masts or sails. * includes trash, was...
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### substance | waste: Industrial waste * Most industrial waste contains organic pollutants * Some industrial waste consists of liquids - contains chlorine * can poison the organisms used in sewer plants to remove organic wastes. * consists of both organic and inorganic substances. * includes the former special wast...
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### substance | waste: Nitrogenous waste * Most nitrogenous wastes are released as urea - come from protein breakdown and include ammonia, urea, and uric acid * are excreted by the kidney as uric acid, rather than urea or ammonia - in the form of solid uric acid crystals - products of metabolism of amino acids, ...
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### substance | waste: Pollutant * All pollutants Prevent any lowering of water quality. * Many pollutants accumulate in their body tissue while they feed. * Many pollutants are carcinogens - chiral - dangerous at concentrations as low as parts per billion - toxic or harmful to marine life - bind to particles ...
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### substance | waste | pollutant: Airborne pollutant * accumulate in Arctic waters and become concentrated in the food chain. * are either particle matter or gases. * can also land on the roof and end up in the runoff - cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat - compromise the health of a building s inhabitants ...
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### substance | waste: Rubbish * Some rubbish can take a long time to break down and can kill wildlife. * attracts animals - bears - vermin and bacteria<|endoftext|>### substance | waste: Sewage * Is waste water released by homes, industries, hospitals, offices and other users. * Most sewage contain organic mater...
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### substance | waste | sewage: Raw sewage * backs up into homes and schools regularly. * can carry a variety of human bacteria and viruses - spread diseases such as hepatitis, typhoid, giardia and cryptosporidium in people * causes pollution that harms human and aquatic health. * contains bacteria that can cause il...
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### substance | waste: Toxic waste * Many toxic wastes can harm humans, animals, or plants. * Some toxic wastes cause ecological imbalances. * are usually liquid chemicals. They are made as by-products of making other things, usually by manufacturing but sometimes they are chemicals used for farming. * are harmful o...
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### substance | waste: Urine * All urine is an organic material. * More urine leads to larger bladders. * Most urine comes from metabolism - protein metabolism * Most urine contains ammonium - byproduct - concentration - harmful substances - hormones - materials - enters ureters * Most urine has benefici...
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### substance | waste: Wastewater * Most wastewater consists of domestic sewage * Some wastewater enters coastal oceans * acts as a fertilizer in aquaculture to feed the plankton that the fish thrive on. * adds to the surface sheet flow. * affects surface water quality and habitats and requires energy to treat. * can ...
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### substance: Wood * All wood expands and contracts with seasonal changes in moisture content - has pores * All wood is classified into two main types, hardwood and softwood - used from reforested trees - shrinks and swells with changes in moisture content * All woods absorb moisture when the air is humid, and ...
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### substance | wood: Alder * Most alders are pioneer species. * Some alders have height growth - indeterminate growth - leaves - their roots immersed in the stream even when it is at low levels * are generally well known as ruderal trees of moist, stream-side habitats - pioneer on wet sites following landslid...
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### substance | wood: Birch * All birches have a fine, uniform texture. * Most birch has leaves. * Most birches have very scaly bark - prefer moist, sandy and loamy soil * are large, hardy and seemingly indestructible - one of the most popular domestic trees in Finland - stiff, but supple trees with many branche...
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### substance | wood: Eucalyptus * Some eucalyptuses contain poison. * Some eucalyptuses have effects - moisture - side effects - kill animals * are plants - software * blends well with thyme, rosemary and lavender. * blossom with ants having a feed. * is wood * thrash in the darkness.<|endoftext|>### substanc...
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