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Mopti
Mopti, Mali Lying on three islands at the confluence of the Niger and Bani Rivers, the name means ‘Little Contact’ from the Mande mi ‘contact’ and piti ‘little’ or ‘unimportant’. Originally a small fishing village, it was usually no more than... Read more |
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Irradiation
Irradiation Irradiation, or "electronic pasteurization," exposes food to a radiant source of energy, such as gamma raysor electron beams, for a brief period of time. Irradiation is a "cold" process that produces little heat, so food can remain packaged... Read more |
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Stateless Society
Stateless SocietyBIBLIOGRAPHYThere is probably considerable common-sense agreement among those interested in what is meant by a stateless society. Brief definition of the concept does little that is positive to increase understanding, but it may focus disagreement and so lead to clarification. To... Read more |
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Jean Victor Poncelet
PONCELET, JEAN VICTOR (b. Metz, France, 1 July 1788; d. Paris, France, 22 December 1867) geometry, theory of machines, industrial mechanics. Poncelet was the natural son (later legitimated) of Claude Poncelet, a rich landowner and advocate at the Parlement of Metz, and Anne-Marie Perrein. At a... Read more |
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carnelian
carnelian or cornelian , variety of red chalcedony , used as a gem. It is distinguished from sard by the shade of red, carnelian being bright red and sard brownish. The red coloring is apparently caused by iron oxide.... Read more |
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beryl
beryl , mineral, a silicate of beryllium and aluminum, Be 3 Al 2 Si 6 O 18 , extremely hard, occurring in hexagonal crystals that may be of enormous size and are usually white, yellow, green, blue, or colorless. Beryl is commonly used as a gemstone. The refractive index is low, and the stones have... Read more |
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sphalerite
sphalerite , mineral composed of zinc sulfide, usually containing some iron and a little cadmium. It occurs in crystals of the isometric system but more generally in cleavable, compact masses. It is transparent to translucent and varies greatly in color, iron-free specimens being pale yellow and... Read more |
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Schick test
Schick test diagnostic test designed to evaluate susceptibility to diphtheria . A small amount of diphtheria toxin is injected into the skin; the injection will produce an area of redness and swelling in individuals with low levels of antibody (i.e., little immunity ) against the toxin. If... Read more |
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Felix Grundy
GRUNDY, FELIX Felix Grundy served as U.S. attorney general from 1838 to 1839. A prominent criminal attorney, Grundy also served as a judge, state legislator, and U.S. senator. His brief service as attorney general took place during the administration of President martin van buren. Grundy was born... Read more |
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Exodus
Exodus , book of the Bible, 2d of the 5 books of the Law (the Pentateuch or Torah) ascribed by tradition to Moses. The book continues the story of the ancestors of Israel in Egypt, now grown in number to a large landless population enslaved by the pharaoh. Although the book describes all 12 tribes,... Read more |
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