Word Wise Units 9-19 Flashcards
1
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Antebellum
A
From a period before a war especially the American Civil war
2
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Antibiotic
A
Capable of preventing infection
3
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Antiseptic
A
A substance that can inhibit or destroy the growth of other organisms
4
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Penicillin
A
An antibiotic drug for the treatment of various infections and diseases
5
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Dynamo
A
Machine which converts mechanical into electrical energy
6
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Biodegradable
A
Capable of being decomposed by bacteria
7
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Calibration
A
A set of gradations showing positions or values
8
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Chronometer
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A very accurate instrument for measuring time
9
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Pedometer
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An instrument that calculates the approx distance traveled by foot by using the amount of steps taken
