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solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" |
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mixture (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
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brine a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling
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aqueous solution a solution in water
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bleach liquor a solution containing bleaching agents that is used to bleach textiles or paper pulp
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buffer solution a solution containing a buffer
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collodion a colorless syrupy solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol; used as a coating for wounds or photographic films
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chlorine water an aqueous solution of chlorine used as a bleaching agent
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conjugate,
conjugate solution a mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A
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dilution weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
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electrolyte a solution that conducts electricity; "the proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health"
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eluate a liquid solution that results from elution
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fehling's solution a liquid solution of copper sulfate and potassium tartrate and sodium hydroxide that is used to test for sugar in the urine; solution turns reddish when sugar is present
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formalin,
formol a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
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mouthwash,
gargle the sound produced while gargling
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extract,
infusion the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality; "the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent"
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injectant,
injection the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
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isosmotic solution,
isotonic solution a solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood
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liquid bleach a solution containing bleaching agents; used for laundry
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sap a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
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primary solid solution,
solid solution a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal
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sal volatile,
spirits of ammonia a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
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gram's solution a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram's method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water
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toner a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
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solution - a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places" |
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answer,
result,
resolution,
solvent |
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statement a document showing credits and debits
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denouement the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work
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solution - the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours" |
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success an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"
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solution - a method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook" |
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method a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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silver bullet a simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem; "no silver bullet can make the world safe from terrorism"
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solution - the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation |
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set several exercises intended to be done in series; "he did four sets of the incline bench press"
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