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silicone resin |
Noun
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a polymeric silicone compound |
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sulphanilic acid |
Noun
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a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye |
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spirits of ammonia |
Noun
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a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol |
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siloxane |
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any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms |
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sulfate |
Noun
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a salt or ester of sulphuric acid |
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sulfate |
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convert into a sulfate |
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sal volatile |
Noun
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a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol |
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silex |
Noun
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a pure form of finely ground silica |
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spodumene |
Noun
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a pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminum silicate |
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sulphate |
Noun
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a salt or ester of sulphuric acid |
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silica |
Noun
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a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2) |
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sulfide |
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a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive |
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silicon oxide |
Noun
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a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2) |
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stachyose |
Noun
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a tetrasaccharide found in the tubers of the Chinese artichoke |
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silicon dioxide |
Noun
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a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid |
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silica gel |
Noun
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a porous form of silica that is highly absorbent |
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silicon bronze |
Noun
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a bronze with 2-3% silicon that is resistant to corrosion |
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stannite |
Noun
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a dark grey mineral with a metallic luster that is a source of tin |
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silt |
Noun
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mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake |
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silt |
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become chocked with silt |
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star sapphire |
Noun
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a sapphire that when cut shows a starlike figure in reflected light because of its crystalline structure |
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siltstone |
Noun
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a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt |
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silvex |
Noun
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a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals |
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simazine |
Noun
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a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops) |
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sago |
Noun
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powdery starch from certain sago palms |
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sisal hemp |
Noun
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a plant fiber used for making rope |
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ski wax |
Noun
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wax used on the bottom of skis |
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slag |
Noun
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the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals |
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slag |
Verb
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convert into slag |
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scoria |
Noun
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the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals |
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steam |
Noun
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water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere |
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steam |
Verb
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cook something by letting steam pass over it |
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steam |
Verb
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clean by means of steaming |
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steam |
Verb
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get very angry |
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steam |
Verb
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travel by means of steam power |
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steam |
Verb
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rise as vapor |
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steam |
Verb
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emit steam |
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smaltite |
Noun
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a grey mineral consisting of cobalt arsenide and nickel |
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slush |
Noun
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partially melted snow |
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slush |
Verb
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spill or splash copiously or clumsily |
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slush |
Verb
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make a splashing sound |
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smelling salts |
Noun
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a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume, often used to wake people |
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soapstone |
Noun
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a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel |
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soaprock |
Noun
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a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel |
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soap-rock |
Noun
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a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel |
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softener |
Noun
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a substance added to another to make it less hard |
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steatite |
Noun
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a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel |
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soda lime |
Noun
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a mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides |
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soman |
Noun
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a nerve agent easily absorbed into the body |
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sodalite |
Noun
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a vitreous mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate and sodium chloride in crystalline form |