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sable
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A carnivore classified in the family Mustelidae along with martens and fishers. The sable ( Martes zibellina ) has a very slender, long, and supple body (see illustration ). ...
skunk
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A carnivore long classified in the subfamily Mephitinae in the family Mustelidae (otters, weasels, mink, badgers, and their relatives), but since 1997 placed in the independent ...
badger
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A carnivorous mammal in the family Mustelidae along with weasels and otters. Badgers originated in Asia and are currently found from Ireland to Japan and the Philippine Islands as ...
enzyme
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A catalytic protein produced by living cells. The chemical reactions involved in the digestion of foods, the biosynthesis of macromolecules, the controlled release and ...
hydrocracking
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A catalytic, high-pressure process flexible enough to produce either of the two major light fuels—high octane gasoline or aviation jet fuel. It proceeds by two main reactions: ...
dopamine
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A catecholamine neurotransmitter that is synthesized by certain neurons in the brain and interacts with specific receptor sites on target neurons.
picture tube
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A cathode-ray tube, or CRT, used as a television display. A cathode-ray tube has an electron gun, electromagnetic deflection yoke, shadow mask or grill assembly, and a phosphor ...
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