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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A material added to paint formulations to facilitate the oxidation of oils. Linseed oil in its pure state normally requires about 3 days to dry to a hard film; linseed oil with driers added dries to ...

Laser alloying

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A material processing method which utilises the high power density available from focused laser sources to melt metal coatings and a portion of the underlying substrate. Since the melting occurs in ...

Composite material

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A material system composed of a mixture or combination of two or more macroconstituents that differ in form or material composition and are essentially insoluble in each other. This definition is ...

Nanostructure

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A material structure assembled from a layer or cluster of atoms with size of the order of nanometers. Interest in the physics of condensed matter at size scales larger than that of atoms and smaller ...

Electrolyte

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A material that conducts an electric current when it is fused or dissolved in a solvent, usually water. Electrolytes are composed of positively charged species, called cations, and negatively charged ...

Abrasive

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A material of extreme hardness that is used to shape other materials by a grinding or abrading action. Abrasive materials may be used either as loose grains, as grinding wheels, or as coatings on ...

Textile

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A material made mainly of natural or synthetic fibers. Modern textile products may be prepared from a number of combinations of fibers, yarns, films, sheets, foams, furs, or leather. They are found ...