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Chemistry

A branch of physical science that is concerned with the study of matter and energy and how they interact.

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Dalton

Chemistry; General chemistry

British scientist who was first to explain accurately how atoms are put together and how they interact.

fibrin

Chemistry; General chemistry

A molecule that helps stop bleeding by causing blood clots to form. Fibrin is made of protein.

film

Chemistry; General chemistry

A very thin covering or coating. Soap often forms a film on the surface of water.

filter

Chemistry; General chemistry

A material or device that has tiny holes. Solid particles in a liquid can be removed by passing the liquid through a filter.

fluid

Chemistry; General chemistry

A substance, such as air or water, in which the atoms or molecules can freely past one another.

fluid ounce

Chemistry; General chemistry

A unit of volume used to measure liquids, equal to 1/16 of a pint, is called as fluid ounce.

fluoridate

Chemistry; General chemistry

A compound made of fluorine and another element. These are used in dentistry to harden teeth.