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71radiation — radiational, adj. /ray dee ay sheuhn/, n. 1. Physics. a. the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves. b. the complete process in which energy is emitted by one body, transmitted through an intervening medium or space, and… …
72spectroscopy — spectroscopist /spek tros keuh pist/, n. /spek tros keuh pee, spek treuh skoh pee/, n. the science that deals with the use of the spectroscope and with spectrum analysis. [1865 70; SPECTRO + SCOPY] * * * Branch of analysis devoted to identifying… …
73List of superhuman features and abilities in fiction — Many forms of fiction feature characters attributed with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as superpowers (also spelled super powers and super powers ) or powers . This tradition is especially rich in the… …
74Light-dependent reactions — of photosynthesis at the thylakoid membrane See also: Light independent reactions The light dependent reactions , or light reactions, are the first stage of photosynthesis, the process by which plants capture and store energy from sunlight. In… …
75Glossary of environmental science — This is a glossary of environmental science.Environmental science is the study of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. Environmental science provides an integrated, quantitative, and… …
76angiosperm — /an jee euh sperrm /, n. Bot. a plant having its seeds enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant. Cf. gymnosperm. [ANGIO + SPERM] * * * ▪ plant Introduction any member of the more than 300,000 species of flowering plants (division Anthophyta) …
77Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …
78ab|sorb´er — ab|sorb «ab SRB, ZRB», transitive verb. 1. to take in or suck up (a liquid or gas); soak or blot up: »The sponge absorbed the spilled milk. Water can absorb ammonia. 2. to take in and make a part of itself; assimilate: »The United States has… …
79ab|sorb — «ab SRB, ZRB», transitive verb. 1. to take in or suck up (a liquid or gas); soak or blot up: »The sponge absorbed the spilled milk. Water can absorb ammonia. 2. to take in and make a part of itself; assimilate: »The United States has absorbed… …
80Chlorophyll — Leaf green redirects here. For the video game, see Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color and absorbs light that is used in photosynthesis …
