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intussusception |
Noun
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the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface |
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invagination |
Noun
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the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface |
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invagination |
Noun
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the condition of being folded inward or sheathed |
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infolding |
Noun
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the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface |
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iodination |
Noun
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the substitution or addition of iodine atoms in organic compounds |
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ion exchange |
Noun
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a process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble (usually resinous) solid |
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ionization |
Noun
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the process of ionizing |
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ionization |
Noun
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the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) |
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ionisation |
Noun
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the process of ionizing |
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ionisation |
Noun
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the condition of being dissociated into ions (as by heat or radiation or chemical reaction or electrical discharge) |
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irreversible process |
Noun
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any process that is not reversible |
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isoagglutination |
Noun
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agglutination of an agglutinogen of one individual by a serum from another individual of the same species |
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isogamy |
Noun
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(biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of gametes of the same size and structure |
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indefinite quantity |
Noun
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an estimated quantity |
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ionic charge |
Noun
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the charge on an ion is equal to a constant charge e multiplied by an integer from 1 to 15 |
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information measure |
Noun
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a system of measurement of information based on the probabilities of the events that convey information |
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infrigidation |
Noun
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the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes |
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inductance unit |
Noun
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a measure of the property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it |
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inch |
Noun
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a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot |
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inch |
Noun
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a unit of measurement for advertising space |
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inch |
Verb
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advance slowly, as if by inches |
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international ampere |
Noun
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a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere) |
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international nautical mile |
Noun
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a unit of length used in navigation |
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international mile |
Noun
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a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet |
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illumination unit |
Noun
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a measure of illumination |
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international candle |
Noun
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a former international unit of luminous intensity |
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inti |
Noun
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the basic unit of money in Peru |
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integer |
Noun
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any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero |
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imaginary number |
Noun
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(mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1 |
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imaginary part |
Noun
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the part of a complex number that has the square root of -1 as a factor |
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imaginary part of a complex number |
Noun
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the part of a complex number that has the square root of -1 as a factor |
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irrational number |
Noun
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a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number |
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improper fraction |
Noun
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a fraction whose numerator is larger than the denominator |
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indebtedness |
Noun
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a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor |
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indebtedness |
Noun
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an obligation to pay money to another party |
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inverse function |
Noun
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a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another |
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identity element |
Noun
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an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates |
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identity operator |
Noun
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an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates |
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inverse sine |
Noun
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the inverse function of the sine |
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imperfective |
Noun
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aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb |
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imperfective aspect |
Noun
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aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb |
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inverse cosine |
Noun
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the inverse function of the cosine |
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inchoative aspect |
Noun
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aspect with regard to the beginning of the action of the verb |
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iterative aspect |
Noun
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the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action |
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imperfect tense |
Noun
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a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going |
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inverse tangent |
Noun
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the inverse function of the tangent |
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inverse cotangent |
Noun
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the inverse function of the cotangent |
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intelligence quotient |
Noun
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a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test |
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IQ |
Noun
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a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test |
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I.Q. |
Noun
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a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test |