Gale Encyclopedia of Science
The Gale Encyclopedia of Science covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology.
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as hyperkinetic disorder (HKD) outside of the United States, is
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Circle
In the language of geometry , a circle is the locus of points in a plane that are all at an equal distance from a single point , called the center of the
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Clone and Cloning
Clone and cloning A clone is a molecule (DNA), cell , or organism that is genetically identical to its parental molecule, cell, or organism.
Behavior
Behavior is the way that living things respond to their environment. A behavior consists of a response to a stimulus or factor in an individual's internal or external
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Codeine
Codeine is a type of medication belonging to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics, which are derived from the Papaver somniferum, a type of poppy flower , or are
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Conditioning
Conditioning is a term used in psychology to refer to two specific types of associative learning as well as to the operant and classical conditioning procedures which
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Cuckoos
Cuckoos, coucals, anis, malkohas, and roadrunners are approximately 127 species of birds that make up the family Cuculidae.
Boric Acid
Boric acid Boric acid, also known as boracic acid and arthoboric acid, is a very weak acid with the formula H 3 BO 3 , often used as a mild antiseptic.
Coordination Compound
Coordination compound A coordination compound is formed when groups of atoms , ions, or molecules chemically bond with each other by donating and accepting pairs of
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CAD/CAM/CIM
CAD/CAM is an acronym for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. The use of computers in design and manufacturing applications makes it possible to remove
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Atomic Models
Atomic models The atom is defined as the smallest part of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.
Charge-Coupled Device
Charge-coupled device Charge-coupled devices (CCDs) have made possible a revolution in image processing.
Atomic Number
Atomic number The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons in the nucleus of its atom.
Chelate
A chelate is a type of coordination compound in which a single metallic ion is attached by coordinate covalent bonds to a molecule or an ion called a ligand .
Atomic Spectroscopy
Atomic spectroscopy Atomic spectroscopy is the technique of analyzing the energy emitted by atoms in order to determine the energy levels of the atom's
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Chemical Bond
Chemical bond A chemical bond is any force of attraction that holds two atoms or ions together.
Atomic Theory
Atomic theory Atomic theory is the description of atoms , the smallest units of elements.
