Evaporation - Forced evaporation. Forced evaporation is a process used in the separation of mixtures, in which a mixture is heated to drive off the more volatile component (e.g. water), leaving behind the dry, less volatile, component. Evaporation - Combustion vaporisation. The fuel droplets vapourise as they receive heat by mixing with the hot gases in the combustion chamber. Heat(energy) can also be received by radiation from any hot refractory wall of the combustion chamber. < ...

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Evaporation, Evaporation - Factors influencing rate of evaporation, Evaporation - Applied evaporation, Evaporation - Forced evaporation, Evaporation - Combustion vaporisation, Evaporation - Film deposition

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Soap bubble - Surface tension and shape. A bubble can exist because the surface layer of a liquid (usually water) has a certain surface tension, which causes the layer to behave somewhat like an elastic sheet. However, a bubble made with a pure liquid alone is not stable and a dissolved surfactant such as soap is needed to stabilise a bubble. A common misconception is that soap increases the water's surface tension. Actually soap does the exact opposite, decreasing it to approximately one third the surface tensio ...

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Soap bubble, Soap bubble - Physics, Soap bubble - Surface tension and shape, Soap bubble - Freezing, Soap bubble - Merging, Soap bubble - Interference and reflection, Soap bubble - Mathematical properties, Soap bubble - How to make soap bubbles, Soap bubble - Additives, Soap bubble - Procedure, Soap bubble - History of bubbles as playthings, Soap bubble - Bubble blowers, Soap bubble - Sample formulae, Soap bubble - Performance art

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It can readily be seen that when one pours liquid from an open vessel such as a glass or mug it emerges in a steady stream, whereas when one pours a liquid from can or bottle it 'chugs' from the container somewhat more slowly. The reason for this is that as a liquid leaves a container the space it once occupied must immediately be filled by the surrounding air. This is because otherwise a vacuum would result. Because "nature abhors a vacuum", as a liquid leaves a container atmospheric pressure forces air into the vessel to take its pl ...

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Shotgunning, Shotgunning - Procedure, Shotgunning - Scientific explanation, Shotgunning - Strawpedo/shnorkelling, Shotgunning - External link

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The pairs /k/~/tʃ/ and /g/~/j/ are almost certainly distinct phonemes synchronically in Late West Saxon, the dialect in which the majority of Old English documents are written. This is shown by such near-minimal pairs as: drincan [driŋkɑn] "to drink" vs. ...

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Old English phonology, Old English phonology - Sound inventory, Old English phonology - Consonants, Old English phonology - Consonant allophones, Old English phonology - Vowels, Old English phonology - The distribution of velars and palatals, Old English phonology - Phonological processes, Old English phonology - A-restoration, Old English phonology - Breaking, Old English phonology - h-loss, Old English phonology - i-mutation, Old English phonology - Vowels after palatals

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The phonemic inventory of Munster Irish (based on the accent of West Muskerry in western Cork) is as shown in the following chart (based on Ó Cuív 1944; see International Phonetic Alphabet for an explanation of the symbols). Symbols appearing in the upper half of each row are velarized (traditionally called "broad" consonants) while those in the bottom half are palatalized ("slender"). The consonant See also:

Munster Irish, Munster Irish - Lexicon, Munster Irish - Phonology, Munster Irish - Morphology, Munster Irish - Syntax

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Many years ago, the Chozo were prosperously living on Tallon IV, then a beautiful planet full of life. The Chozo discovered the power to see into the future and prophecised the coming of 'the Worm', which would destroy their way of life. Sure enough, a meteorite harbouring the radioactive substance 'Phazon' crashed into Tallon IV, mutating and destroying the life of the planet. The Chozo sealed off the source of the Phazon, the Impact Crater, using their technology with twelve artifacts hidden around the planet. The Chozo then retreated from the planet, waiting for a prophecised hero to destroy the ...

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Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime - Phazon, Metroid Prime - Storyline Differences, Metroid Prime - PAL Version Storyline, Metroid Prime - Items, Metroid Prime - Locations, Metroid Prime - Bosses, Metroid Prime - Parasite Queen, Metroid Prime - Flaahgra, Metroid Prime - Thardus, Metroid Prime - Omega Pirate, Metroid Prime - Meta Ridley, Metroid Prime - Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime - Speed running, Metroid Prime - Trivia, Metroid Prime - Sequels

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Margarine has a long and sometimes confusing history. Its name originates with the discovery of "margaric acid" by Michel Eugène Chevreul in 1813 (itself named after the pearly deposits of the fatty acid, from Greek margaron). Margaric acid was thought to be one of the three fatty acids which, in combination, formed most animal fats, the others being oleic acid and stearic acid. In 1853, German chemist Wilhem H. Heintz discovered that margaric acid was, in fact, simply a combination of stearic acid and ...

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Margarine, Margarine - History, Margarine - Margarine today, Margarine - The Trans fat issue, Margarine - Is Margarine better for you?

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Typical PIV apparatus consists of a camera (normally a digital camera in modern systems), a high power laser, for example a double-pulsed Nd-YAG laser laser or a copper vapour laser, an optical arrangement to convert the laser output light to a light sheet (normally using a cylindrical lens), and the fluid/gas under investigation. A fibre optic cable often connects the laser to the cylindrical lens setup. The laser acts as a photographic flash for the digital camera, and the particles in the fluid scatter the light. It ...

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Particle image velocimetry, Particle image velocimetry - History, Particle image velocimetry - Technique, Particle image velocimetry - Advantages, Particle image velocimetry - Drawbacks, Particle image velocimetry - Improvements to Basic PIV, Particle image velocimetry - Applications, Particle image velocimetry - Sources

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Sensor - Ionising radiation. radiation sensors: Geiger counter, dosimeter, Scintillation_counter subatomic particle sensors: scintillometer, cloud chamber, bubble chamber Sensor - Non ionising radiation. light sensors: photocells, photodiodes, phototransistors, photo-electric tubes, CCDs, Nichols radiometer, Image sensor proximity sensor- A type of distance sensor but less sophisticated. Only detects a specific proximity. May be o ...

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Sensor, Sensor - Overview, Sensor - Classification of types, Sensor - Thermal energy, Sensor - Electromagnetic sensors, Sensor - Mechanical sensors, Sensor - Chemical sensors, Sensor - Optical and radiation sensors, Sensor - Ionising radiation, Sensor - Non ionising radiation, Sensor - Acoustic sensors, Sensor - Acoustic, Sensor - Other types of sensor, Sensor - Classification of measurement errors, Sensor - Biological sensors

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The QGP contains quarks and gluons, just as normal (hadronic) matter does. The difference between these two phases of QCD is the following: In normal matter each quark either pairs up with an anti-quark to form a meson or joins with two other quarks to form a baryon (such as the proton and the neutron). In the QGP, by contrast, these mesons and baryons lose their identities and make a much larger mass of quarks and gluons [3]. In normal matter quarks are confined; in the QGP quarks are deconfined. < ...

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Quark-gluon plasma, Quark-gluon plasma - General Introduction, Quark-gluon plasma - Why is this a plasma?, Quark-gluon plasma - How is this studied theoretically?, Quark-gluon plasma - How is this created in the lab?, Quark-gluon plasma - How does this fit into the general scheme of physics?, Quark-gluon plasma - Expected Properties, Quark-gluon plasma - Thermodynamics, Quark-gluon plasma - Flow, Quark-gluon plasma - Excitation spectrum, Quark-gluon plasma - The Experimental Situation, Quark-gluon plasma - News

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The Luminoth were a race of nomads, much like the Chozo. They sought out enlightenment in their travels, and upon meeting the Chozo, decided to follow in their footsteps and create a home of their own, where they would live amongst the trees and wildlife, seeking the very same enlightenment that the Chozo did. They chose Aether as the site for their new home. Aether was a very fertile world with a varied yet warm climate. It was the (arguably) perfect planet to support life. Soon, however, the Luminoth found that Aether's planetary en ...

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Phazon, Phazon - Consistencies and Types, Phazon - Phazon Madness, Phazon - The Chozo and Tallon IV, Phazon - Metroid Prime, Phazon - Aether Dark Aether the Luminoth and the Ing, Phazon - Dark Samus, Phazon - The Space Pirates, Phazon - Origins

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Mercury was known to the ancient Chinese and Hindus and was found in Egyptian tombs that date from 1500 BCE. In China, India and Tibet, mercury use was thought to prolong life, heal fractures, and maintain generally good health. The ancient Greeks used mercury in ointments and the Romans used it in cosmetics. By 500 BCE mercury was used to make amalgams with other metals. The Indian word for alchemy is Rassayana which means ‘the way of mercury.’ Alchemists often thought of mercury as the first matter from which all metals w ...

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Mercury element, Mercury element - Applications, Mercury element - History, Mercury element - Dentistry, Mercury element - Medicine, Mercury element - Mineral occurrence, Mercury element - Compounds, Mercury element - Isotopes, Mercury element - Occurrence in the environment, Mercury element - Health and Environmental Effects, Mercury element - Precautions and regulation, Mercury element - Occupational exposure, Mercury element - Mercury in fish, Mercury element - Release of mercury into the environment, Mercury element - Mercury and aluminum

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In electrospray ionization a liquid is pushed through a very small charged, usually metal, capillary. This liquid contains the substance which is to be studied, the analyte, dissolved in a large amount of solvent, which is usually much more volatile than the analyte. Volatile acids, bases or buffers are often added to this solution as well. The analyte exists as an ion in solution either in a protonated form or as an anion. As like charges repel, the liquid pushes itself out of the capillary and forms a mist or an aerosol of small droplets a ...

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Electrospray ionization, Electrospray ionization - How it works, Electrospray ionization - Issues of debate, Electrospray ionization - Variants, Electrospray ionization - Applications, Electrospray ionization - Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, Electrospray ionization - Noncovalent gas phase interactions

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Note: Wikipedia is not a doctor. If symptoms persist, consult a physician. The instructions on the TCP bottle say that TCP can be used on the following conditions: Sore throats - Gargle a solution of TCP with 5 parts water twice a day. Do not swallow. Mouth ulcers - Dab undiluted three times a day. Cuts, grazes, bites and stings - Dilute 1 part TCP with 1 part water and apply freely. (TCP may be used undiluted in an emergency). Boils, spots and pimples - Dab ...

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TCP antiseptic, TCP antiseptic - Forms, TCP antiseptic - Uses, TCP antiseptic - Precautions, TCP antiseptic - Ingredients

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Temperature - Zeroth-law definition of temperature. While most people have a basic understanding of the concept of temperature, its formal definition is rather complicated. Before jumping to a formal definition, let us consider the concept of thermal equilibrium. If two closed systems with fixed volumes are brought together, so that they are in thermal contact, changes may take place in the properties of both systems. These changes are due to the transfer of heat between the systems. When a state is reached in wh ...

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Temperature, Temperature - Overview, Temperature - Role of temperature in nature, Temperature - Temperature measurement, Temperature - Units of temperature, Temperature - Negative temperatures, Temperature - Articles about temperature ranges:, Temperature - Comparison of temperature scales, Temperature - Theoretical foundation of temperature, Temperature - Zeroth-law definition of temperature, Temperature - Temperature in gases, Temperature - Temperature of the vacuum, Temperature - Second-law definition of temperature

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Tetra Pak is the world's largest supplier of cartons and bottles for milk, soup, fruit juices, and other liquid products, and the company also manufactures machinery used for food packaging and processing. It offers the widest possible range of packaging alternatives from cartons to PET and EBM plastic bottles. And apart from providing carton and plastic materials Tetra Pak also designs and manufactures key equipment, such as homogenisers, mixing and standardisation units, heat exchangers, system and plant components. It focuses on five food categories; dairy, cheese, ...

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Tetra Pak, Tetra Pak - History, Tetra Pak - Business, Tetra Pak - Technology, Tetra Pak - Acquisitions and divestitures, Tetra Pak - Company in figures, Tetra Pak - Ownership

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Like many chlorinated hydrocarbons, tetrachloroethylene is a central nervous system depressant, and inhaling its vapors (particularly in closed, poorly ventilated areas) can cause dizziness, headache, sleepiness, confusion, nausea, difficulty in speaking and walking, unconsciousness, and death. After repeated or extended skin contact, tetrachloroethylene may dissolve fats from the skin, resulting in severe skin irritation. These symptoms occur almost entirely in work (or hobby) environments where people have been accidentally exposed to high concentrations or have intention ...

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Tetrachloroethylene, Tetrachloroethylene - Production, Tetrachloroethylene - Uses, Tetrachloroethylene - Safety, Tetrachloroethylene - Testing for PCE

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Some materials (such as zinc and cadmium) will sublimate at low pressures and thus may be a problem encountered in high-vacuum applications. Carbon dioxide is a common example of a chemical compound that sublimates at atmospheric pressures (in other words when you set it on a table, it turns into CO2) (see dry ice). Iodine is another example. Snow and other water ice also sublimate, though more slowly, at below-freezing temperatures. This allows wet cloth to be hung outdoors in freezing weather and retrieved later in a dry state, and ...

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Sublimation physics, Sublimation physics - Sublimation and the Elements, Sublimation physics - Uses of Sublimation

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Spoon - Eating utensils. Soup spoon — different types: metal soup spoon similar in shape to a teaspoon Chinese soup spoon — usually ceramic and of a distinct Chinese soup spoon shape Tablespoon Teaspoon Iced tea spoon Dessert spoon — between tablespoon and teaspoon in size Demitasse spoon Bouillon spoon Grapefruit spoon — a special spoon with serrated edges for cutting into and eating grapefruit halves ...

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Spoon, Spoon - History, Spoon - Spoon types, Spoon - Eating utensils, Spoon - Cooking and serving utensils, Spoon - Other, Spoon - Miscellany, Spoon - A musical instrument, Spoon - Archery, Spoon - Other uses, Spoon - Sources

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Silly Putty is sold as a 0.47 oz (13 g) piece of plastic clay inside an egg-shaped plastic container. It is an example of an inorganic polymer, noted for its many unusual characteristics. When pressed on comics pages or other newspaper media, the loose ink transfers to the Silly Putty, which is then able to be stretched out, a source of amusement for many children. It bounces, revealing its rubber roots, it breaks when given a sharp blow, it can flow like a liquid when it is slowly stretched, and will melt into ...

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Silly Putty, Silly Putty - Description, Silly Putty - Origins, Silly Putty - Variations, Silly Putty - Homemade variety, Silly Putty - Removal

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Breeding usually takes place in early spring. Females excavate a den ready for between one and four young to be born in May. The male plays no part in raising the young and may even kill them. A common scene in late spring and summer is a mother skunk followed by a line of her kits. By late July or August the young disperse. When the young skunks meet again, they raise their tails vertically. After a little posturing they start to rub against each other, often rolling around in what appears to be an embrace. Older skunks ...

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Skunk, Skunk - Description, Skunk - Behavior, Skunk - Feeding, Skunk - Reproduction, Skunk - Removing the smell of skunk

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Sonoluminescence may occur whenever a sound wave of sufficient intensity induces a gaseous cavity within a liquid to quickly collapse. This cavity may take the form of a pre-existing bubble, or may be generated through a process known as cavitation. Sonoluminescence in the laboratory can be made to be stable, so that a single bubble will expand and collapse over and over again in a periodic fashion, emitting a burst of light each time it collapses. For this to occur, a standing acoustic wave is setup within a liquid, and the bubble will sit ...

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Sonoluminescence, Sonoluminescence - History, Sonoluminescence - Properties, Sonoluminescence - Mechanism of phenomenon, Sonoluminescence - Shrimpoluminescence, Sonoluminescence - Cultural references

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