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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atom

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A constituent of matter consisting of z negatively charged electrons bound predominantly by the Coulomb force to a tiny, positively charged nucleus consisting of Z protons and ( A - Z ) ...

A construction material usually made of clay and extruded or molded as a rectangular block. Three types of clay are used in the manufacture of bricks: surface clay, fire clay, and shale. Adobe brick ...

glanders

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A contagious zoonosis affecting primarily horses, mules, and donkeys and caused by the bacterium Burkholderia ( Pseudomonas ) mallei . Glanders primarily involves the respiratory systems, skin, ...

storage tank

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A container designed to store liquids at or near atmospheric pressures. When the container is used to store a solid or granular material, it is called a storage bin or silo.

africa

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A continent that straddles the Equator, extending between 37 ° N and 35 ° S. It is the second largest continent, exceeded by Eurasia. The area, shared by 55 countries, is 11,700,000 mi 2 (30,300,000 ...

tire

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A continuous pneumatic rubber and fabric cushion encircling and fitting onto the rim of a wheel. Sizes range from only a few inches in diameter up to 12 ft (3.7 m) and 12,500 lb (5700 kg).

escalator

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A continuous, moving stairway that transports passengers between two levels. Most escalators are installed to service floors less than 20 ft (6 m) apart, but some escalators have been constructed to ...