Conditioning

A procedure that prepares produce for display and sale through proper handling techniques (such as trimming excess leaves on greens). Conditioning maintains the appearance and ...

condition

Printing & publishing; Publishing

To keep paper in the pressroom for a few hours or days before printing so that its moisture level and temperature equal that in the pressroom; also called "cure", "mature", and ...

conditionality

Economy; Economics

When there are strings attached, for example, to international aid or loans from the IMF or World Bank. The delivery of the money may be made subject to the government of the ...

phylum placozoa

Zoology; Zoological terms

Macroscopic, flattened marine animals, composed of ventral and dorsal epithelial layers enclosing loose mesenchyme-like cells.

phylum cnidaria

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Cnidarians. Hydras, hydroids, jellyfish, sea anemones, and corals. Free-swimming or sessile, with tentacles surrounding the mouth. Specialized cells bearing stinging oraganoids ...

rudimentary

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Involving or limited to basic principles; immature, undeveloped, or basic.

endocrine

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Pertaining to ductless glands that produce hormones.

endoparasite

Zoology; Zoological terms

A parasite that lives within the tissues or bloodstream of its host.

endothermic

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Able to maintain a constant, warm body temperature, regardless of external conditions.

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Industry/Domain: Fruits & vegetables Category: Root vegetables

Radish

Annual or biennial plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family, probably of Oriental origin, grown for its large, succulent root. Low in calories ...