Factors in Mathematics
Factors in mathematics, a number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly-i.e., with no remainder. For example, 3 and 6 are factors…
Science
Afwillite: Formation and Properties
Afwillite is a calcium hydroxide nesosilicate mineral with formula Ca3(SiO3OH)2·2H2O. It occurs as glassy, colorless to white prismatic monoclinic crystals. It is named after Alpheus…
Lightning Injuries
Lightning Injuries Definition Lightning injuries are a major source of injury and death from the environment, lightning is one of the top three causes of…
Afghanite
Afghanite was named after Afghanistan, the country where it was first discovered. Afghanite formula- (Na,K)22Ca10[Si24Al24O96](SO4)6Cl6, is a hydrous sodium, calcium, potassium, sulfate, chloride, carbonate alumino-silicate…
Addition and Subtraction of Surds
Addition and Subtraction of Surds A root of a positive real quantity is called a surd if its value cannot be exactly determined. It is…
Copper(II) Nitrate
Copper(II) Nitrate Definition Copper(II) nitrate is the chemical compound with the formula Cu(NO3)2, which is commonly referred to simply as copper nitrate, the anhydrous form…
Aeschynite-(Nd): Occurrence and Properties
Aeschynite-(Nd) is a rare earth mineral of neodymium, cerium, calcium, thorium, titanium, niobium, oxygen, and hydrogen with formula: (Nd,Ce,Ca,Th)(Ti,Nb)2(O,OH)6. Its name comes from the Greek…
About Infection
About Infection Definition Infection is the presence of microorganisms causing damage to body tissues, usually in the presence of acute inflammation (pain, swelling, redness, heat,…
Prime and Composite Numbers
Prime and Composite Numbers A prime number is a whole number that only has two factors which are itself and one. A composite number has…
Active Transport
Active Transport Definition Active transport is the movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane in the direction opposite that of diffusion, that is,…
Aeschynite-(Ce): Occurrence and Identification
Aeschynite-(Ce) is a rare earth mineral of cerium, calcium, iron, thorium, titanium, niobium, oxygen, and hydrogen with the formula: (Ce,Ca,Fe,Th)(Ti,Nb)2 (O,OH)6. It is a black…
Alveolar Process
Alveolar Process Definition Alveolar process is the ridge on the surfaces of the upper and lower jaws containing the tooth sockets. It is also called…
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