| electromagnetic wave |
a wave that contains a magnetic and electric component and that is created by an accelerating electric charge, such as a radio wave, x-ray, or light. |
| foraminifer |
any of several single-celled marine organisms that have chalky cells perforated by tiny pores through which thin pseudopods protrude, and that form the chief component of chalk. |
| fractionate |
to separate into ingredients, component parts, or the like, as by a chemical separation. |
| galactose |
a simple sugar that is a component of lactose. |
| germanium |
a tetravalent metal chemical element that has thirty-two protons in each nucleus and occurs naturally as a contaminant of coal, but can be purified for use in transistors and as a component of high-quality optical glass. (symbol: Ge) |
| glutamine |
a nonessential amino acid that is a component of proteins. |
| glyceride |
an ester of glycerol that is the main component of fatty tissue. |
| hydroxyapatite |
a calcium mineral that is an important component of bone and dental enamel in humans and other animals. |
| ingredient |
a component part or element. [1/2 definitions] |
| mainstay |
the principal support or component of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| multicomponent |
combined form of component. |
| nucleon |
a proton or neutron, esp. as a component of an atomic nucleus. |
| olein |
the liquid triglyceride of oleic acid, occurring in most fats and oils and as the major component of olive oil. [1/2 definitions] |
| part |
an important basic component or quality. [1/18 definitions] |
| pixel |
the smallest component of an image that can be transmitted or received in a video display system. |
| reactant |
a component that is changed in a chemical reaction. |
| rouge |
a reddish powder whose main component is iron oxide, used to polish metal and glass. [1/3 definitions] |
| serum globulin |
a protein component of blood serum chiefly containing antibodies. |
| silver bromide |
a yellowish compound that turns black on exposure to light and is the main component of photographic emulsions. |
| spectroscope |
an optical instrument that enables examination, measurement, or recording of a spectrum by rendering its component electromagnetic waves, as of light or radiation, distinct and visible. |
| subcomponent |
combined form of component. |