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Senior Science HSC
glossary
Question | Answer |
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What is bacteria? | micro organism that CAN cause disease |
surfactant | a substance that reduces surface tension of a liquid |
colloid | a substance with medium sized particles, that CAN reflect laser light |
biodegradable | able to be broken down by living organisms |
Tindal effect - correct the spelling of this term | Tyndall |
alveoli | the small air sacs deep in the lungs |
trachea | the cartilage-ringed structure leading to the lungs |
assess | make a judgement in a value, quality or size |
biomaterial | a non-corrosive material such that the body does not react and reject the material |
solvent | a liquid used to dissolve a substance |
pH | a measure of a substance's acidity or alkalinity |