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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a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis
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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.a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.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.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.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…
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.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
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centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of su…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.a blood test used to identify unknown antigens; blood with the unknown antigen is mixed with a known antibody and whether or not agglu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.(pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.(pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.a radiogram produced by radiation emitted by the specimen being photographed
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.Examination of the brain for the diagnosis of disease; esp., the act or process of diagnosticating the condition of the brain by exami…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.Medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; a method of medical treatment; as, to use the water cure.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate; "he used the wrong exposure"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.prenatal diagnosis that allows direct observation of a fetus in the uterus and the withdrawal of fetal blood
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: radiogram, exposing, photographic, film, rays.prenatal diagnosis that allows direct observation of a fetus in the uterus and the withdrawal of fetal blood
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