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41brown fat — noun : a mammalian heat producing tissue occurring especially in human fetuses and newborn infants and in hibernating animals called also brown adipose tissue * * * brownish yellow adipose tissue in the upper back, or interscapular, region of… …
42The Law of Conservation of Energy — The Law of Conservation of Energy † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Law of Conservation of Energy Amongst the gravest objections raised by the progress of modern science against Theism, the possibility of Miracles, free will, the… …
43Miliaria — For the bird, see Corn Bunting. Not to be confused with malaria. Miliaria Classification and external resources ICD 10 L74.0 L74.3 …
44uranium processing — Introduction preparation of the ore for use in various products. Uranium (U), although very dense (19.1 grams per cubic centimetre), is a relatively weak, nonrefractory metal. Indeed, the metallic properties of uranium appear to be… …
45Georeactor — The georeactor is a proposal by J. Marvin Herndon that a nuclear fission reactor may exist and operate at the Earth s core and serves as the energy source for the geomagnetic field. Herndon had earlier proposed the existence of fission reactors… …
46military aircraft — Introduction any type of aircraft that has been adapted for military use. Aircraft have been a fundamental part of military power since the mid 20th century. Generally speaking, all military aircraft fall into one of the following… …
47soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… …
48thermogenic — ther·mo·gen·ic .thər mə jen ik adj of or relating to the production of heat: producing heat * * * ther·mo·gen·ic (thur″mo jenґik) producing heat …
49Scoville scale — The Scoville scale is a measure of the hotness or piquancy of a chili pepper. These fruits of the Capsicum genus contain capsaicin, a chemical compound which stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes. The …
50List of Farscape characters — Season 2 cast, from left to right: Bialar Crais, Rygel (front), Chiana, Zhaan, Aeryn Sun, John Crichton, Ka D Argo. This article contains information about fictional characters in the television series Farscape. Contents …
