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Vocabulary October 14, 2014 Flashcards

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humectant

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substance that absorbs moisture into itself

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desiccant

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substance that removes moisture from surroundings due to adhesion of water at its surface

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transuranic

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synthetic, radioactive elements of atomic number >92

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chirality

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“handedness”; asymmetry

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Lord Kelvin

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2nd Law of Thermodynamics- Heat Death of Universe; developed absolute temperature scale; heat and energy

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isosteric

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having same number of valence electrons

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homeostasis

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internal stability necessary for survival

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halochromism

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ability to change color based on pH

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mycology

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the study of fungi

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edaphology

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ecology of plant-soil

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