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 mechanical method of separating immiscible liquids or solids from liquids by the application of centrifugal force. This force can be very great, and separations which proceed slowly by gravity can ...

Accelerometer

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A mechanical or electromechanical instrument that measures acceleration. The two general types of accelerometers measure either the components of translational acceleration or angular acceleration.

Coupling

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A mechanical fastening device for connecting the ends of two shafts together. There are three major coupling types: rigid, flexible, and fluid.

Escapement

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A mechanism in which a toothed wheel engages alternate pallets attached to an oscillating member. The escapement is found principally in timepieces but may be employed wherever oscillating motion is ...

Transduction (bacteria)

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A mechanism for the transfer of genetic material between cells. The material is transferred by virus particles called bacteriophages (in the case of bacteria), or phages. The transfer method ...

Taxis

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A mechanism of orientation by means of which an animal moves in a direction related to a source of stimulation. There exists a widely accepted terminology in which the nature of the stimulus is ...

Screw jack

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A mechanism for lifting and supporting loads, usually of large size. A screw jack mechanism consists of a thrust collar and a nut which rides on a bolt; the threads between the nut and bolt normally ...