General science

General science

A variety of science subjects concerning the fundamental knowledge about different aspects of our world and their underlying principles.

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Mictacea

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A proposed order of the Peracarida established for two small crustacean species, Hirsutia bathyalis and Mictocaris halope (see illus. ). The two species share many features common to other ...

A prostrate hardy perennial crucifer of European origin belonging to the plant order Capparales. Watercress ( Nasturtium officinale ) is generally grown in flooded soil beds and used for salads and ...

Aye-aye

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A prosimian primate in the family Daubentoniidae inhabiting Madagascar. It is the most endangered of all mammals in Madagascar. A member of the order Primates and the suborder Prosimiae, aye-ayes ( ...

Radome

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A protective housing for radar, satellite communications, or similar antennas, often spherical but sometimes shaped to satisfy aerodynamic or other requirements of the installation. Radomes are ...

Surge arrester

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A protective device which is connected between an electrical conductor and the ground with the intent of limiting the magnitude of transient overvoltages on equipment.

Alismatidae

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A relatively primitive subclass of the class Liliopsida (monocotyledons) of the division Magnoliophyta (Angiospermae), the flowering plants, consisting of 4 orders, 16 families, and less than 500 ...

Jet stream

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A relatively narrow, fast-moving wind current flanked by more slowly moving currents. Jet streams are observed principally in the zone of prevailing westerlies above the lower troposphere and in ...