Restorative Art and Science Glossary

Question 1

Antemortem and/or postmortem injuries resulting from friction of the skin against a firm object, resulting in the removal of the epidermis

Answer 1

Abrasion

Question 2

A localized accumulation of pus

Answer 2

Abscess

Question 3

The process of taking in, as in a colored object which absorbs certain rays of light and reflects other rays giving the object its recognizable color

Answer 3

Absorption

Question 4

Example: an apple is called red if the red rays are reflected and the other rays are not

Answer 4

Absorption

Question 5

To bluntly adjoin another structure

Answer 5

Abut

Question 6

Dimethylketone

Answer 6

Acetone

Question 7

A colorless liquid which is used to soften and remove scabs

Answer 7

Acetone

Question 8

A solvent for restorative wax

Answer 8

Acetone

Question 9

A stain remover

Answer 9

Acetone

Question 10

A color not found in the visible spectrum

Answer 10

Achromatic color

Question 11

A neutral color such as white, black, gray, and silver and gold (for decorative purposes)

Answer 11

Achromatic color