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From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
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From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
AcousticsnounUS /əˈkuːstɪks/
the study of the physical properties of sound
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
in addition
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
AMUSINGadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading How to Become a Scientist.
fearless and daring
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
CHEMISTRYnounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
CONTAININGverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
encloses
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From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
ExperimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
fractionaladjectiveUS /ˈfrækʃənəl/
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
the act of giving
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
How
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From this reading How to Become a Scientist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
InstructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
MATHEMATICALadjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
MechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
PROBLEMSnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
PUZZLESnounUS /ˈpʌzəlz/
plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
PYROTECHNICSnounUS /ˌpaɪroʊˈteknɪks/
(music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)
From this reading GIVING Interesting and Instructive Experiments IN CHEMISTRY, Mechanics, Acoustics AND PYROTECHNICS.
ScientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading How to Become a Scientist.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
subscripted
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From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How to Become a Scientist.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_), text enclosed by equal signs is in bold (=bold=), and _{} encloses subscripted material.
being of use or service
From this reading ALSO CONTAINING MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS and PUZZLES BOTH USEFUL AND AMUSING.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -, for example, 2-1/2.
