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-acea |
used in scientific names of zoological classes or orders. |
-aceae |
used in scientific names of botanical families. |
agronomy |
the scientific study of the use of soil for producing crops. |
anthropogenesis |
the scientific study of humanity's origin. |
anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
antiscientific |
combined form of scientific. |
approximation |
a mathematical or scientific result that is within acceptable limits of accuracy. [1/3 definitions] |
aquanaut |
a person who lives in an undersea dwelling, esp. for purposes of scientific exploration and study. |
arboretum |
a place where trees are grown for scientific study and display. |
archaeology |
the systematic and scientific study of past human life and culture using information gained from the analysis of their artifacts, such as pottery, tools, buildings, and the like. |
artifact |
in scientific investigation, a spurious result or effect caused by the introduction of unintended elements or variables. [1/2 definitions] |
Australoid |
(outdated; no longer in scientific use) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of members of a human racial group originating in Australia, the Pacific Islands, and areas of southern and central India, generally characterized by dark skin and dark curly hair. [2 definitions] |
ballistics |
(used with a sing. verb) the scientific study of the motion and properties of missiles such as bullets and rockets. [1/3 definitions] |
balloon |
such a bag with a basket or gondola connected to it, used to transport passengers or scientific equipment. [1/8 definitions] |
bioelectricity |
the scientific study of biological electric currents and fields and of the effects of external electromagnetic forces on biological systems. |
biomagnetism |
the scientific study of the effects of magnetic forces on biological systems. |
botanical garden |
a garden in which many species of plants, esp. exotic or rare specimens, are displayed for enjoyment and scientific study. |
Caucasian |
(outdated; no longer in scientific use) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of members of the Caucasoid racial group. [2/7 definitions] |
Caucasoid |
(outdated; no longer in scientific use) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of members of a human racial group originating in Europe, North Africa, western Asia, and India, generally characterized by fair to brown skin and straight to curly hair of any color. [2 definitions] |
chemical engineering |
the professional, scientific, or industrial use of chemistry and chemical products; technology of chemistry. |
chromatics |
(used with a sing. verb) the scientific study of color characteristics and variations. |
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