the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur; "catalysts are said to red…
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(cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperature of about 2.725 kelvin
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energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy released by a nuclear reaction
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.(cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperatur…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Astrophysics.that part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.(cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperatur…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Astrophysics.(cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperatur…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Astrophysics.(cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperatur…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Astrophysics.(cosmology) the cooled remnant of the hot big bang that fills the entire universe and can be observed today with an average temperatur…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Astrophysics.the energy needed to break every chemical bond in a molecule and completely separate all its atoms.
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.(physics) the potential energy of an electric charge in an electric field, or of an electric current in a magnetic field.
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; "they built a car that runs on electricity"; "The power went…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs;…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur; "catalysts are said to red…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy involved in the exchange interaction.; "Exchange energy splittings are very elusive to calculate for molecular systems at l…
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One who denies the existence of the universe, or of a universe as distinct from God.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.Pertaining to an average or mean; medial; containing a mean proportion; of a mean size, quality, ability, etc.; ordinary; usual; as, a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.To beat or thump, or to cause ( something) to hit or strike against another object, in such a way as to make a loud noise; as, to bang…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.(cosmology) a hypothetical one-dimensional subatomic particle having a concentration of energy and the dynamic properties of a flexibl…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.Of or pertaining to cosmology.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.One who describes the universe; one skilled in cosmology.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.(cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.The temperature at which dew begins to form. It varies with the humidity and temperature of the atmosphere.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.Complete in all parts; undivided; undiminished; whole; full and perfect; not deficient; as, the entire control of a business; entire c…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.A certain property of a body, expressed as a measurable quantity, such that when there is no communication of heat the quantity remain…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.To possess and perform the duties of; to officiate in, as an incumbent; to occupy; to hold; as, a king fills a throne; the president f…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cosmology, cooled, remnant, bang, fills.(physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin p…
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