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fission |
Noun
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reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts |
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fixed-cycle operation |
Noun
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an operation that is completed in a specified number of regularly timed execution cycles |
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floating-point operation |
Noun
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an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers |
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flocculation |
Noun
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the process of flocculating |
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foreground processing |
Noun
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the execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system |
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foregrounding |
Noun
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the execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system |
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fractional distillation |
Noun
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fractionation of a liquid by distillation |
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fractional process |
Noun
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a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components |
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freezing |
Noun
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the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid |
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freeze-drying |
Noun
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a method of drying food or blood plasma or pharmaceuticals or tissue without destroying their physical structure |
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falloff |
Noun
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a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality |
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falling off |
Noun
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a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality |
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fermentation |
Noun
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a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances |
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fermentation |
Noun
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a state of agitation or turbulent change or development |
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fermenting |
Noun
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a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances |
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ferment |
Noun
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a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances |
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ferment |
Noun
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a state of agitation or turbulent change or development |
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ferment |
Noun
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a substance capable of bringing about fermentation |
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ferment |
Verb
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go sour or spoil |
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ferment |
Verb
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cause to undergo fermentation |
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ferment |
Verb
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work up into agitation or excitement |
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ferment |
Verb
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be in an agitated or excited state |
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fundamental quantity |
Noun
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one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement |
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fundamental measure |
Noun
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one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement |
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fill |
Noun
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a quantity sufficient to satisfy |
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fill |
Noun
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any material that fills a space or container |
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fill |
Verb
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plug with a substance |
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fill |
Verb
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become full |
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fill |
Verb
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make full, also in a metaphorical sense |
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fill |
Verb
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fill or meet a want or need |
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fill |
Verb
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fill to satisfaction |
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fill |
Verb
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eat until one is sated |
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fill |
Verb
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appoint someone to (a position or a job) |
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fill |
Verb
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assume, as of positions or roles |
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fill |
Verb
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occupy the whole of |
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floating-point number |
Noun
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a number represented in floating-point notation |
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fixed-point number |
Noun
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a number represented in fixed-point notation |
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frequency |
Noun
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the number of observations in a given statistical category |
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frequency |
Noun
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the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations |
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frequency |
Noun
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the number of occurrences within a given time period |
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field capacity |
Noun
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the maximum amount of water that a particular soil can hold |
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fathom |
Noun
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(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore |
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fathom |
Noun
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a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth |
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fathom |
Verb
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measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line |
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fathom |
Verb
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come to understand |
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fthm |
Noun
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(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore |
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force unit |
Noun
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a unit of measurement of physical force |
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fluidram |
Noun
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a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce |
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fluidram |
Noun
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a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters |
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fluid dram |
Noun
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a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce |