General science

General science

A variety of science subjects concerning the fundamental knowledge about different aspects of our world and their underlying principles.

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A deciduous fruit tree species ( Prunus persica ) that originated and was first cultivated in western China. It is adapted to relatively moderate climates in the temperate zone. Although most peach ...

persimmon

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A deciduous fruit tree species, Diospyros kaki . Persimmons originated in the subtropical regions of China but were cultivated more extensively in Japan where, until 1900, it was the most important ...

solids pump

Science; General science

A device used to move solids upward through a chamber or conduit. It is able to overcome the large dynamic forces at the base of a solids bed and cause the entire bed to move upward.

electrostatic precipitator

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A device used to remove liquid droplets or solid particles from a gas in which they are suspended. The process depends on two steps. In the first step the suspension passes through an electric ...

heat exchanger

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A device used to transfer heat from a fluid flowing on one side of a barrier to another fluid (or fluids) flowing on the other side of the barrier.

evaporator

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A device used to vaporize part or all of the solvent from a solution. The valuable product is usually either a solid or a concentrated solution of the solute. If a solid, the heat required for ...

strain gage

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A device which measures mechanical deformation. Normally it is attached to a structural element, and uses the change of electrical resistance of a wire or semiconductor under tension. Capacity, ...