virilization: the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)


virilisation: the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)


materialization: the process of coming into being; becoming reality


materialisation: the process of coming into being; becoming reality


maturation: coming to full development; becoming mature


ripening: coming to full development; becoming mature


maturement: coming to full development; becoming mature


mechanism: the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction


chemical mechanism: the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction


meiosis: (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)


miosis: (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)


reduction division: (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)


mellowing: the process of becoming mellow


meltdown: severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping


nuclear meltdown: severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping


menorrhagia: abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged


hypermenorrhea: abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged


menstruation: the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; ; --Hippocrates; --Aristotle


menses: the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; ; --Hippocrates; --Aristotle


menstruum: the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; ; --Hippocrates; --Aristotle


catamenia: the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; ; --Hippocrates; --Aristotle


period: the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; ; --Hippocrates; --Aristotle


flow: the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; ; --Hippocrates; --Aristotle


metabolism: the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life


metabolic process: the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life


metamorphism: change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances


metamorphosis: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals


metabolism: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals


metaphase: the second stage of mitosis


metaphase: the second stage of meiosis


metastasis: the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body


metathesis: a linguistic process of transposition of sounds or syllables within a word or words within a sentence


microevolution: evolution resulting from small specific genetic changes that can lead to a new subspecies


microphoning: the transduction of sound waves into electrical waves (by a microphone)


micturition: the discharge of urine


urination: the discharge of urine


mildew: the process of becoming mildewed


mold: the process of becoming mildewed


mould: the process of becoming mildewed


mineral extraction: crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques


mineral processing: crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques


mineral dressing: crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques


ore processing: crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques


ore dressing: crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques


beneficiation: crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques


mitosis: cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes


molt: periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles


molting: periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles


moult: periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles


moulting: periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles


ecdysis: periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles


monadic operation: an operation with exactly one operand


unary operation: an operation with exactly one operand


monogenesis: asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores


sporulation: asexual reproduction by the production and release of spores


morphallaxis: regeneration on a reduced scale of a body part; observed especially in invertebrates such as certain lobsters


morphogenesis: differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism)


multiplex operation: an operation in which two or more activities are interleaved


multiplication: a multiplicative increase


multiprocessing: simultaneous processing by two or more processing units


parallel processing: simultaneous processing by two or more processing units


multiprogramming: the execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer


concurrent execution: the execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer


myelinization: the development of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber


myelinisation: the development of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber


narrowing: a decrease in width


natural childbirth: labor and childbirth without medical intervention; no drugs are given to relieve pain or aid the birth process


natural process: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)


natural action: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)


action: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)


activity: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)


Nazification: social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) Nazism


necrolysis: disintegration and dissolution of dead tissue


negative feedback: feedback in opposite phase with (decreasing) the input


neoplasia: the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor


neurogenesis: the development of nerve tissues


neutralization: a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water


neutralisation: a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water


neutralization reaction: a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water


neutralisation reaction: a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water


new line: the operation that prepares for the next character to be printed or displayed as the first character on the next line


nitrification: the oxidation of ammonium compounds in dead organic material into nitrates and nitrites by soil bacteria (making nitrogen available to plants)


nitrification: the chemical process in which a nitro group is added to an organic compound (or substituted for another group in an organic compound)


nitrogen cycle: the circulation of nitrogen; nitrates from the soil are absorbed by plants which are eaten by animals that die and decay returning the nitrogen back to the soil


nitrogen fixation: the assimilation of atmospheric nitrogen by soil bacteria and its release for plant use on the death of the bacteria


nocturia: excessive urination at night; especially common in older men


nycturia: excessive urination at night; especially common in older men


nocturnal emission: ejaculation during sleep (usually during a dream)


nondevelopment: failure of normal development to occur


nondisjunction: meiosis in which there is a failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate; results in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells


nosedive: a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline


nuclear reaction: (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei


nucleosynthesis: (astronomy) the cosmic synthesis of atoms more complex than the hydrogen atom


nutrition: (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance


obsolescence: the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date


oligomenorrhea: abnormally light or infrequent menstruation


oliguria: production of an abnormally small amount of urine


omission: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases


deletion: any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases


oogenesis: development of ova


opacification: the process of becoming cloudy or opaque


open-hearth process: a process for making steel using an open-hearth furnace


operation: (computer science) data processing in which the result is completely specified by a rule (especially the processing that results from a single instruction)


operation: process or manner of functioning or operating


functioning: process or manner of functioning or operating


performance: process or manner of functioning or operating


opsonization: process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis


opsonisation: process whereby opsonins make an invading microorganism more susceptible to phagocytosis


organic process: a process occurring in living organisms


biological process: a process occurring in living organisms


organification: the process of organ formation


orogeny: the process of mountain formation (especially by the upward displacement of the earth's crust)


oscillation: the process of oscillating between states


osmosis: (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal


reverse osmosis: (chemistry) a method of producing pure water; a solvent passes through a semipermeable membrane in a direction opposite to that for natural osmosis when it is subjected to a hydrostatic pressure greater than the osmotic pressure


ossification: the developmental process of bone formation


ossification: the process of becoming rigidly fixed in a conventional pattern of thought or behavior


ossification: the calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material


osteolysis: lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply


outflow: the process of flowing out


effluence: the process of flowing out


efflux: the process of flowing out


overactivity: excessive activity


overcompensation: (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite


overflow incontinence: urinary incontinence that occurs when the bladder is so full that it continually leaks urine; often attributable to a blocked urethra (e.g., due to prostate enlargement) or weak bladder muscles or nerve damage


overheating: excessive heating


ovulation: the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle)


oxidation: the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction


oxidization: the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction


oxidisation: the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction


oxidation-reduction: a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction


oxidoreduction: a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction


redox: a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction


oxidative phosphorylation: an enzymatic process in cell metabolism that synthesizes ATP from ADP


oxygenation: the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen


pachytene: the third stage of the prophase of meiosis


pair production: the transformation of a gamma-ray photon into an electron and a positron when the photon passes close to an atomic nucleus


pair creation: the transformation of a gamma-ray photon into an electron and a positron when the photon passes close to an atomic nucleus


pair formation: the transformation of a gamma-ray photon into an electron and a positron when the photon passes close to an atomic nucleus


palingenesis: emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species


recapitulation: emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species


paper chromatography: chromatography that uses selective adsorption on a strip of paper


paper electrophoresis: electrophoresis carried out on filter paper


carrier electrophoresis: electrophoresis carried out on filter paper


parallel operation: the simultaneous execution of two or more operations


simultaneous operation: the simultaneous execution of two or more operations


parthenocarpy: (botany) the development of a fruit without fertilization or seeds


parthenogenesis: process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods


parthenogeny: process in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual; common among insects and some other arthropods


parthenogenesis: human conception without fertilization by a man


parthenogeny: human conception without fertilization by a man


virgin birth: human conception without fertilization by a man


parturition: the process of giving birth


birth: the process of giving birth


giving birth: the process of giving birth


birthing: the process of giving birth


passive transport: transport of a substance across a cell membrane by diffusion; expenditure of energy is not required


pathogenesis: the origination and development of a disease


pathologic process: an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease


pathological process: an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease


peace process: any social process undertaken by governments who want their citizens to believe they are trying to avoid armed hostilities


peeing: informal terms for urination


pee: informal terms for urination


pissing: informal terms for urination


piss: informal terms for urination


peptization: the process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution


peptisation: the process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution


percolation: the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium


infiltration: the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium


perennation: the process of living through a number of years (as a perennial plant)


peristalsis: the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along


vermiculation: the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along


permeation: the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance


pervasion: the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance


suffusion: the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance


perspiration: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid


sweating: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid


diaphoresis: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid


sudation: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid


hidrosis: the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid


petrifaction: the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape


petrification: the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape


phagocytosis: process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection


phase change: a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition


phase transition: a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition


state change: a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition


physical change: a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition


phase of cell division: a stage in meiosis or mitosis


photochemical reaction: a chemical reaction produced by the action of light


photoelectric emission: the release or absorption of quanta above a certain energy level


photography: the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces


photomechanics: the process whereby printing surfaces (plates or cylinders) are produced by photographic methods


photoplate making: the process whereby printing surfaces (plates or cylinders) are produced by photographic methods


photosynthesis: synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)


pigmentation: the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings


pinocytosis: process by which certain cells can engulf and incorporate droplets of fluid


pitting: the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion


roughness: the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion


indentation: the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion


placentation: the formation of the placenta in the uterus


planation: the process of erosion whereby a level surface is produced


plastination: a process involving fixation and dehydration and forced impregnation and hardening of biological tissues; water and lipids are replaced by curable polymers (silicone or epoxy or polyester) that are subsequently hardened


polymerization: a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound


polymerisation: a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound


population growth: increase in the number of people who inhabit a territory or state


irruption: a sudden sharp increase in the relative numbers of a population


positive feedback: feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input


regeneration: feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input


potentiation: (medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously


powder photography: a process for identifying minerals or crystals; a small rod is coated with a powdered form of the substance and subjected to suitably modified X-rays; the pattern of diffracted rings is used for identification


powder method: a process for identifying minerals or crystals; a small rod is coated with a powdered form of the substance and subjected to suitably modified X-rays; the pattern of diffracted rings is used for identification


powder technique: a process for identifying minerals or crystals; a small rod is coated with a powdered form of the substance and subjected to suitably modified X-rays; the pattern of diffracted rings is used for identification


precession of the equinoxes: a slow westward shift of the equinoxes along the plane of the ecliptic caused by precession of the Earth's axis of rotation


prechlorination: chlorination prior to another chemical process


precipitation: the process of forming a chemical precipitate


precocious dentition: teething at an earlier age than expected


premature ejaculation: ejaculation during the early stages of sexual excitement or soon after the insertion of the penis into the vagina


preservation: a process that saves organic substances from decay


printing operation: an operation that controls the printing or display of information


priority processing: data processing in which the operations performed are determined by a system of priorities


processing: preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure


professionalization: the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood


professionalisation: the social process whereby people come to engage in an activity for pay or as a means of livelihood


projection: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else


proliferation: growth by the rapid multiplication of parts


proliferation: a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)


prophase: the first stage of mitosis


prophase: the first stage of meiosis


proteolysis: the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds


psilosis: falling out of hair


psychoanalytic process: a process that is assumed to occur in psychoanalytic theory


psychogenesis: a general term for the origin and development of almost any aspect of the mind


psychogenesis: the development in the life of an individual of some disorder that is caused by psychological rather than physiological factors


psychomotor development: progressive acquisition of skills involving both mental and motor activities


psychosexual development: (psychoanalysis) the process during which personality and sexual behavior mature through a series of stages: first oral stage and then anal stage and then phallic stage and then latency stage and finally genital stage


ptyalism: excessive flow of saliva


pullulation: a rapid and abundant increase


pullulation: asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individual


gemmation: asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individual


pyrochemical process: processes for chemical reactions at high temperatures


pyrochemistry: processes for chemical reactions at high temperatures


quadrupling: increase by a factor of four


quellung: the swelling of the capsule surrounding a microorganism after reaction with an antibody; the basis of certain tests for identifying microorganisms


quellung reaction: the swelling of the capsule surrounding a microorganism after reaction with an antibody; the basis of certain tests for identifying microorganisms


quickening: the process of showing signs of life


quintupling: increasing by a factor of five


radiant heating: heating a building by radiation from panels containing hot water or electrical heaters


radiation: the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay


radioactivity: the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay


radiography: the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light


skiagraphy: the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light


radiolysis: molecular disintegration resulting from radiation


rain-wash: the washing away of soil or other loose material by rain


rally: a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness


random walk: a stochastic process consisting of a sequence of changes each of whose characteristics (as magnitude or direction) is determined by chance


rationalization: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening


rationalisation: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening


reaction formation: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously develops attitudes and behavior that are the opposite of unacceptable repressed desires and impulses and serve to conceal them


Read method of childbirth: a method of natural childbirth that assumes it is a normal process and that the pain is largely psychological; involves education and breathing exercises to foster relaxation and other exercises


Read method: a method of natural childbirth that assumes it is a normal process and that the pain is largely psychological; involves education and breathing exercises to foster relaxation and other exercises


real-time processing: data processing fast enough to keep up with an outside process


real-time operation: data processing fast enough to keep up with an outside process


rectification: (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation


redeposition: deposition from one deposit to another


reducing: loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer


reduction: any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent


reducing: any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent


refilling: filling again by supplying what has been used up


replenishment: filling again by supplying what has been used up


replacement: filling again by supplying what has been used up


renewal: filling again by supplying what has been used up


refining: the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)


refinement: the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)


purification: the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)


reflation: inflation of currency after a period of deflation; restore the system to a previous state


refrigeration: the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes


infrigidation: the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes


regeneration: (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs


regression: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state


regulation: (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered


relaxation: (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance


relaxation behavior: (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance


relaxation: (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers


release: a process that liberates or discharges something


replication: (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division


repression: (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious


reproduction: the process of generating offspring


resorption: the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation


reabsorption: the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation


reticulation: (photography) the formation of a network of cracks or wrinkles in a photographic emulsion


retrieval: (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory


stovepiping: retrieval of information from unconnected databases; the situation that exists when it is necessary to climb out of one database in order to climb down into another; sometimes used for protection against wandering hackers


reuptake: a process of using up or consuming again


re-uptake: a process of using up or consuming again


reversible process: any process in which a system can be made to pass through the same states in the reverse order when the process is reversed


rigor mortis: muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days


ripening: acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time


aging: acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time


ageing: acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time


rooting: the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow


rust: the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water


rusting: the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water


salivation: the secretion of saliva


saltation: (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface


saponification: a chemical reaction in which an ester is heated with an alkali (especially the alkaline hydrolysis of a fat or oil to make soap)


scanning: the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer


scattering: the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions


schizogony: asexual reproduction by multiple fission; characteristic of many sporozoan protozoans


search: an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property


lookup: an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property


secondary emission: the emission of electrons from a surface that is bombarded by higher energy primary electrons


secretion: the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance


secernment: the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance


segregation: (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes


sensitization: (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)


sensitisation: (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations)


sequestration: the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions


serial operation: the sequential execution of operations one after another


sequential operation: the sequential execution of operations one after another


consecutive operation: the sequential execution of operations one after another


serial processing: sequential processing by two or more processing units


sericulture: raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk


sexual reproduction: reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gamete


amphimixis: reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gamete


shaping: any process serving to define the shape of something


defining: any process serving to define the shape of something


shedding: the process whereby something is shed


sloughing: the process whereby something is shed


shit: a coarse term for defecation


dump: a coarse term for defecation


sink: (technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system


sinking spell: a temporary decline in health or value


slippage: a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping


slippage: decline from a standard level of performance or achievement


slump: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality


slack: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality


drop-off: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality


falloff: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality


falling off: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality


smoke: a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion


smoking: a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion


soak: the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)


soakage: the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)


soaking: the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)


social process: a process involved in the formation of groups of persons


softening: the process of becoming softer


soil erosion: the washing away of soil by the flow of water


solvation: a chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound


Solvay process: an industrial process for producing sodium carbonate from sodium chloride and ammonia and carbon dioxide


sorption: the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)


sort: an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion


sorting: an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion


source: (technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system


origin: the source of something's existence or from which it derives or is derived


souring: the process of becoming sour


spallation: (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles


specialization: (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function


specialisation: (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function


differentiation: (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function


speciation: the evolution of a biological species


spiral: a continuously accelerating change in the economy


spermatogenesis: development of spermatozoa


spoilage: the process of becoming spoiled


spoiling: the process of becoming spoiled


spontaneous combustion: ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process


stagflation: a period of slow economic growth and high unemployment (stagnation) while prices rise (inflation)


Stalinization: social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) the policies and practices of Joseph Stalin


Stalinisation: social process of adopting (or being forced to adopt) the policies and practices of Joseph Stalin


stationary stochastic process: a stochastic process in which the distribution of the random variables is the same for any value of the variable parameter


steel production: making steel from pig iron


stiffening: the process of becoming stiff or rigid


rigidifying: the process of becoming stiff or rigid


rigidification: the process of becoming stiff or rigid


stimulation: (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)


stochastic process: a statistical process involving a number of random variables depending on a variable parameter (which is usually time)


storage: (computer science) the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk


stratification: forming or depositing in layers


stress incontinence: urinary incontinence that occurs when involuntary pressure is put on the bladder by coughing or laughing or sneezing or lifting or straining


subduction: a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate


succession: (ecology) the gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem brought about by the progressive replacement of one community by another until a stable climax is established


ecological succession: (ecology) the gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem brought about by the progressive replacement of one community by another until a stable climax is established


summation: (physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not produce


superposition: (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another


supply: offering goods and services for sale


suppression: the failure to develop some part or organ


survival: a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment


survival of the fittest: a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment


natural selection: a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment


selection: a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment


symphysis: a growing together of parts or structures


synapsis: the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis


syncretism: the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


synchronous operation: operations that are initiated predictably by a clock


syneresis: the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)


synaeresis: the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)


syneresis: the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong


synaeresis: the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong


synergy: the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects


synergism: the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects


synizesis: the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis


synezesis: the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis


synthesis: the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)


tanning: process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light


teething: the eruption through the gums of baby teeth


dentition: the eruption through the gums of baby teeth


odontiasis: the eruption through the gums of baby teeth


telophase: the final stage of mitosis


telophase: the final stage of meiosis when the chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle


temperature change: a process whereby the degree of hotness of a body (or medium) changes


teratogenesis: the development of defects in an embryo


thaw: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid


melt: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid


thawing: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid


melting: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid


thermionic emission: the emission of electrons from very hot substances


thermal emission: the emission of electrons from very hot substances


thermocoagulation: congealing tissue by heat (as by electric current)


thermonuclear reaction: a nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun)


threshold operation: an operation performed on operands in order to obtain the value of a threshold function


thrombolysis: the process of breaking up and dissolving blood clots


top fermentation: a violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of ale


transamination: the process of transfering an amino group from one compound to another


transamination: the process of transposing an amino group within a chemical compound


transcription: (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA


transduction: the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form


transduction: (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage


translation: (genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm


protein folding: the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape


folding: the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape


translocation: (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts


translocation: the transport of dissolved material within a plant


transpiration: the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants


transpiration: the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature


transpiration: the process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes


transport: an exchange of molecules (and their kinetic energy and momentum) across the boundary between adjacent layers of a fluid or across cell membranes


tripling: increase by a factor of three


tumefaction: the process of tumefying; the organic process whereby tissue becomes swollen by the accumulation of fluid within it


ulceration: the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated


ultracentrifugation: centrifugation at very high speeds


underdevelopment: (photography) inadequate processing of film resulting in inadequate contrast


unfolding: a developmental process


flowering: a developmental process


union: healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones


conglutination: healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones


uptake: a process of taking up or using up or consuming


urbanization: the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban


urbanisation: the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban


urge incontinence: urinary incontinence that is generally attributable to involuntary contracts of the bladder muscle resulting in an urgent need to urinate accompanied by a sudden loss of urine; most common in people over 60 years of age


urochesia: passage of urine from the anus


urochezia: passage of urine from the anus


variation: the process of varying or being varied


vaporization: the process of becoming a vapor


vaporisation: the process of becoming a vapor


vapor: the process of becoming a vapor


vapour: the process of becoming a vapor


evaporation: the process of becoming a vapor


vascularization: the organic process whereby body tissue becomes vascular and develops capillaries


vascularisation: the organic process whereby body tissue becomes vascular and develops capillaries


vegetation: the process of growth in plants


vesiculation: the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin


vesication: the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin


blistering: the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin


vicious circle: one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first


vicious cycle: one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first


video digitizing: the process of capturing and converting and storing video images for use by a computer


vinification: the process whereby fermentation changes grape juice into wine


vitrification: the process of becoming vitreous


vulcanization: process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them


vulcanisation: process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them


washout: the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway)


wash: the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway)


wastage: the process of wasting


Westernization: assimilation of Western culture; the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs and practices of Western civilization


Westernisation: assimilation of Western culture; the social process of becoming familiar with or converting to the customs and practices of Western civilization


widening: an increase in width


broadening: an increase in width


word processing: rapid and efficient processing (storage and printing) of linguistic data for composition and editing


zygotene: the second stage of the prophase of meiosis


zymosis: (medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus)


zymosis: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol


zymolysis: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol


fermentation: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol


fermenting: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol


ferment: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol


fundamental quantity: one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement


fundamental measure: one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement


definite quantity: a specific measure of amount


indefinite quantity: an estimated quantity


relative quantity: a quantity relative to some purpose


system of measurement: a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic


metric: a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic


system of weights and measures: system of measurement for length and weight and duration


British Imperial System: a system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint


English system: a system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint


British system: a system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint


metric system: a decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter and the kilogram and the second


cgs: system of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds


cgs system: system of measurement based on centimeters and grams and seconds


Systeme International d'Unites: a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela)


Systeme International: a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela)


SI system: a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela)


SI: a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela)


SI unit: a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela)


International System of Units: a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela)


International System: a complete metric system of units of measurement for scientists; fundamental quantities are length (meter) and mass (kilogram) and time (second) and electric current (ampere) and temperature (kelvin) and amount of matter (mole) and luminous intensity (candela)


United States Customary System: the system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint that dates back to colonial America but differs in some respects from the British Imperial System; today in the United States this system exists side by side with the SI system


point system: a system of graduating sizes of type in multiples of the point


information measure: a system of measurement of information based on the probabilities of the events that convey information


bandwidth: a data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel


baud: (computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems


baud rate: (computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems


cordage: the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords


octane number: a measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline


octane rating: a measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline


utility: (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice


marginal utility: (economics) the amount that utility increases with an increase of one unit of an economic good or service


enough: an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose


sufficiency: an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose


fill: a quantity sufficient to satisfy


normality: (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter


N: (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter


majority: (elections) more than half of the votes


absolute majority: (elections) more than half of the votes


plurality: (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)


relative majority: (in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes)


absolute value: a real number regardless of its sign


numerical value: a real number regardless of its sign


acid value: (chemistry) the amount of free acid present in fat as measured by the milligrams of potassium hydroxide needed to neutralize it


chlorinity: a measure of the quantity of chlorine or other halides in water (especially seawater)


number: a concept of quantity involving zero and units


quire: a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets


ream: a quantity of paper; 480 or 500 sheets; one ream equals 20 quires


solubility: the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution)


toxicity: the degree to which something is poisonous


cytotoxicity: the degree to which something is toxic to living cells


unit of measurement: any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange


unit: any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange


measuring unit: a unit of measurement


measuring block: a unit of measurement


denier: a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon


diopter: a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists


dioptre: a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists


karat: the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold


carat: the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold


kt: the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold


decimal: a number in the decimal system


constant: a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context


Avogadro's number: the number of molecules in a mole of a substance (approximately 602,250,000,000,000,000,000,000)


Avogadro number: the number of molecules in a mole of a substance (approximately 602,250,000,000,000,000,000,000)


Boltzmann's constant: constant used in the calculation of the ideal gas constant


coefficient: a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic


absorption coefficient: a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber


coefficient of absorption: a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber


absorptance: a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the fraction of incident radiant energy absorbed per unit mass or thickness of an absorber


drag coefficient: the ratio of the drag on a body moving through air to the product of the velocity and the surface area of the body


coefficient of drag: the ratio of the drag on a body moving through air to the product of the velocity and the surface area of the body


coefficient of friction: the ratio of the weight of an object being moved along a surface and the force that maintains contact between the object and the surface


coefficient of mutual induction: a measure of the induction between two circuits; the ratio of the electromotive force in a circuit to the corresponding change of current in a neighboring circuit; usually measured in henries


mutual inductance: a measure of the induction between two circuits; the ratio of the electromotive force in a circuit to the corresponding change of current in a neighboring circuit; usually measured in henries


coefficient of self induction: the ratio of the electromotive force produced in a circuit by self-induction to the rate of change of current producing it, expressed in henries


self-inductance: the ratio of the electromotive force produced in a circuit by self-induction to the rate of change of current producing it, expressed in henries


modulus: (physics) a coefficient that expresses how much of a specified property is possessed by a specified substance


coefficient of elasticity: (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body


modulus of elasticity: (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body


elastic modulus: (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body


bulk modulus: the ratio of the change in pressure acting on a volume to the fractional change in volume


modulus of rigidity: the coefficient of elasticity for a shearing force


Young's modulus: a coefficient of elasticity applicable to the stretching of a wire


coefficient of expansion: the fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure


expansivity: the fractional change in length or area or volume per unit change in temperature at a given constant pressure


coefficient of reflection: the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface


reflection factor: the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface


reflectance: the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface


reflectivity: the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface


transmittance: the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance


transmission: the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance


coefficient of viscosity: a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under an applied force


absolute viscosity: a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under an applied force


dynamic viscosity: a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid under an applied force


weight: (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance


weighting: (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance


cosmological constant: an arbitrary constant in the equations of general relativity theory


equilibrium constant: (chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction)


dissociation constant: the equilibrium constant for a reversible dissociation


gas constant: (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole


universal gas constant: (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole


R: (physics) the universal constant in the gas equation: pressure times volume = R times temperature; equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole


gravitational constant: (physics) the universal constant relating force to mass and distance in Newton's law of gravitation


universal gravitational constant: (physics) the universal constant relating force to mass and distance in Newton's law of gravitation


constant of gravitation: (physics) the universal constant relating force to mass and distance in Newton's law of gravitation


G: (physics) the universal constant relating force to mass and distance in Newton's law of gravitation


Hubble's constant: (cosmology) the ratio of the speed of recession of a galaxy (due to the expansion of the universe) to its distance from the observer; the Hubble constant is not actually a constant, but is regarded as measuring the expansion rate today


Hubble constant: (cosmology) the ratio of the speed of recession of a galaxy (due to the expansion of the universe) to its distance from the observer; the Hubble constant is not actually a constant, but is regarded as measuring the expansion rate today


Hubble's parameter: (cosmology) the ratio of the speed of recession of a galaxy (due to the expansion of the universe) to its distance from the observer; the Hubble constant is not actually a constant, but is regarded as measuring the expansion rate today


Hubble parameter: (cosmology) the ratio of the speed of recession of a galaxy (due to the expansion of the universe) to its distance from the observer; the Hubble constant is not actually a constant, but is regarded as measuring the expansion rate today


ionic charge: the charge on an ion is equal to a constant charge e multiplied by an integer from 1 to 15


Planck's constant: the constant of proportionality relating the energy of a photon to its frequency; approximately 6.626 x 10^-34 joule-second


h: the constant of proportionality relating the energy of a photon to its frequency; approximately 6.626 x 10^-34 joule-second


oxidation number: the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge


oxidation state: the degree of oxidation of an atom or ion or molecule; for simple atoms or ions the oxidation number is equal to the ionic charge


cardinality: (mathematics) the number of elements in a set or group (considered as a property of that grouping)


count: the total number counted


complement: a complete number or quantity


blood count: the number of red and white corpuscles in a blood sample


body count: a count of troops killed in an operation or time period


circulation: number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold


circulation: (library science) the count of books that are loaned by a library over a specified period


head count: number of people in a particular group


headcount: number of people in a particular group


pollen count: the number of pollen grains (usually ragweed) in a standard volume of air over a twenty-four hour period and a specified time and place


sperm count: the number of sperm in an ejaculate


factor: any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together


conversion factor: factor by which a quantity that is expressed in one set of units must be multiplied in order to convert it into another set of units


factor of proportionality: the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality


constant of proportionality: the constant value of the ratio of two proportional quantities x and y; usually written y = kx, where k is the factor of proportionality


Fibonacci number: a number in the Fibonacci sequence


prime: a number that has no factor but itself and 1


prime quantity: a number that has no factor but itself and 1


prime factor: the prime factors of a quantity are all of the prime quantities that will exactly divide the given quantity


prime number: an integer that has no integral factors but itself and 1


composite number: an integer that is divisible without remainder by at least one positive integer other than itself and one


score: a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest


stroke: (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club


birdie: (golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole


bogey: (golf) a score of one stroke over par on a hole


deficit: (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing


double-bogey: (golf) a score of two strokes over par for a hole


duck: (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman


duck's egg: (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman


eagle: (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole


double eagle: (golf) a score of three strokes under par on a hole


game: (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win


lead: (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning


love: a score of zero in tennis or squash


match: the score needed to win a match


par: (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course


record: the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had


compound number: a quantity expressed in two different units


ordinal number: the number designating place in an ordered sequence


ordinal: the number designating place in an ordered sequence


no.: the number designating place in an ordered sequence


first: the first element in a countable series


number one: the first element in a countable series


number 1: the first element in a countable series


cardinal number: the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order


cardinal: the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order


base: (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place


radix: (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place


floating-point number: a number represented in floating-point notation


fixed-point number: a number represented in fixed-point notation


frequency: the number of observations in a given statistical category


absolute frequency: the number of observations in a given statistical category


googol: a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by 100 zeros (ten raised to the power of a hundred)


googolplex: a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by a googol of zeros (ten raised to the power of a googol)


atomic number: the order of an element in Mendeleyev's table of the elements; equal to the number of protons in the nucleus or electrons in the neutral state of an atom of an element


magic number: the atomic number of an extra stable strongly bound atomic nucleus: 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 or 126


baryon number: a number equal to the difference between the number of baryons and the number of antibaryons in any subatomic structure; it is conserved in all types of particle interactions


quota: a prescribed number


long measure: a measure of length


magnetization: the extent or degree to which something is magnetized


magnetisation: the extent or degree to which something is magnetized


magnetic flux: a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area


absorption unit: a unit for measuring absorption


acceleration unit: a unit for measuring acceleration


angular unit: a unit of measurement for angles


area unit: a system of units used to measure areas


square measure: a system of units used to measure areas


volume unit: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


capacity unit: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


capacity measure: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


cubage unit: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


cubic measure: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


cubic content unit: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


displacement unit: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


cubature unit: a unit of measurement of volume or capacity


cubic inch: the volume equal to a cube one inch on each side


cu in: the volume equal to a cube one inch on each side


cubic foot: the volume equal to a cube one foot on each side


cu ft: the volume equal to a cube one foot on each side


computer memory unit: a unit for measuring computer memory


cord: a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet


electromagnetic unit: any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism


emu: any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism


explosive unit: any unit for measuring the force of explosions


force unit: a unit of measurement of physical force


linear unit: a unit of measurement of length


linear measure: a unit of measurement of length


metric unit: a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)


metric: a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)


miles per gallon: the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel


monetary unit: a unit of money


megaflop: (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system


MFLOP: (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system


million floating point operations per second: (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system


teraflop: (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system


trillion floating point operations per second: (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system


MIPS: (computer science) a unit for measuring the execution speed of a computer's CPU (but not the whole system)


million instructions per second: (computer science) a unit for measuring the execution speed of a computer's CPU (but not the whole system)


pain unit: a unit measuring the intensity of pain


pressure unit: a unit measuring force per unit area


printing unit: a unit of measurement for printing


sound unit: any acoustic unit of measurement


telephone unit: a unit of measurement for telephone use


temperature unit: a unit of measurement for temperature


weight unit: a unit used to measure weight


weight: a unit used to measure weight


mass unit: a unit of measurement for mass


unit of viscosity: a unit of measurement for viscosity


work unit: a unit of measurement for work


heat unit: a unit of measurement for work


energy unit: a unit of measurement for work


langley: unit of solar radiation


Brinell number: measure of the hardness of a material


Brix scale: a system for measuring the concentration of sugar solutions


point: the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest


advantage: (tennis) first point scored after deuce


set point: (tennis) the final point needed to win a set in tennis


match point: (tennis) the final point needed to win a match (especially in tennis)


sabin: a unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by a square foot of a surface that absorbs all incident sound


circular measure: measurement of angles in radians


mil: an angular unit used in artillery; equal to 1/6400 of a complete revolution


degree: a measure for arcs and angles


arcdegree: a measure for arcs and angles


second: a 60th part of a minute of arc


arcsecond: a 60th part of a minute of arc


minute: a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree


arcminute: a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree


minute of arc: a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree


microradian: a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a milliradian


milliradian: a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a radian


radian: the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees)


rad: the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees)


grad: one-hundredth of a right angle


grade: one-hundredth of a right angle


oxtant: a unit of angular distance equal to half a quadrant


sextant: a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees


straight angle: an angle of 180 degrees


steradian: the unit of solid angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


sr: the unit of solid angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


square inch: a unit of area equal to one inch by one inch square


sq in: a unit of area equal to one inch by one inch square


square foot: a unit of area equal to one foot by one foot square


sq ft: a unit of area equal to one foot by one foot square


square yard: a unit of area equal to one yard by one yard square


sq yd: a unit of area equal to one yard by one yard square


square meter: a centare is 1/100th of an are


square metre: a centare is 1/100th of an are


centare: a centare is 1/100th of an are


square mile: an area of 640 acres


section: a land unit equal to 1 square mile


quarter section: a land unit equal to a quarter of a section (160 acres) and measuring 1/2 mile on a side


acre: a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries


are: a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters


ar: a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters


hectare: (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters)


arpent: a former French unit of area; equal approximately to an acre


barn: (physics) a unit of nuclear cross section; the effective circular area that one particle presents to another as a target for an encounter


b: (physics) a unit of nuclear cross section; the effective circular area that one particle presents to another as a target for an encounter


dessiatine: a former Russian unit of area equal to 2.7 acres


morgen: a South African unit of measure equal to about 2 acres


perch: a square rod of land


rod: a square rod of land


pole: a square rod of land


liquid unit: a unit of capacity for liquids (for measuring the volumes of liquids or their containers)


liquid measure: a unit of capacity for liquids (for measuring the volumes of liquids or their containers)


dry unit: a unit of capacity for dry commodities (as fruit or grain)


dry measure: a unit of capacity for dry commodities (as fruit or grain)


United States liquid unit: a liquid unit officially adopted in the United States Customary System


British capacity unit: a unit of measure for capacity officially adopted in the British Imperial System; British units are both dry and wet


Imperial capacity unit: a unit of measure for capacity officially adopted in the British Imperial System; British units are both dry and wet


metric capacity unit: a capacity unit defined in metric terms


ardeb: a unit of dry measure used in Egypt


arroba: a liquid measure (with different values) used in some Spanish speaking countries


bath: an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons


cran: a capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring


ephah: an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel


epha: an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel


field capacity: the maximum amount of water that a particular soil can hold


homer: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs


kor: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs


hin: ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons


fathom: (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore


fthm: (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore


acre-foot: the volume of water that would cover 1 acre to a depth of 1 foot; 43,560 cubic feet or 1233.5 cubic meters


acre inch: one twelfth of an acre-foot


board measure: a system of units for measuring lumber based on the board foot


board foot: the volume of a piece of wood 1 foot square and 1 inch thick


standard: a board measure = 1980 board feet


cubic yard: a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel)


yard: a unit of volume (as for sand or gravel)


last: a unit of capacity for grain equal to 80 bushels


mutchkin: a Scottish unit of liquid measure equal to 0.9 United States pint


oka: a Turkish liquid unit equal to 1.3 pints


minim: a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram


fluidram: a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce


fluid dram: a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce


fluid drachm: a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce


drachm: a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce


fluidounce: a United States unit of capacity or volume equal to 1.804 cubic inches


fluid ounce: a United States unit of capacity or volume equal to 1.804 cubic inches


gill: a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces


cup: a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces


pint: a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart


fifth: a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon


quart: a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon


gallon: United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters


gal: United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters


barrel: any of various units of capacity


bbl: any of various units of capacity


United States dry unit: a unit of measurement of capacity for dry substances officially adopted in the United States Customary System


pint: a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches


dry pint: a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches


quart: a United States dry unit equal to 2 pints or 67.2 cubic inches


dry quart: a United States dry unit equal to 2 pints or 67.2 cubic inches


peck: a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches


bushel: a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches


minim: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters


fluidram: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters


fluid dram: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters


fluid drachm: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters


drachm: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters


fluidounce: a British imperial unit of capacity or volume (liquid or dry) equal to 8 fluid drams or 28.416 cubic centimeters (1.734 cubic inches)


fluid ounce: a British imperial unit of capacity or volume (liquid or dry) equal to 8 fluid drams or 28.416 cubic centimeters (1.734 cubic inches)


gill: a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters


pint: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters


quart: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 pints or 1.136 liters


gallon: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters


Imperial gallon: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters


congius: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters


peck: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons


bushel: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks


firkin: a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons


kilderkin: an obsolete British unit of capacity equal to 18 Imperial gallons


quarter: a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds)


hogshead: a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages


chaldron: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 36 bushels


cubic millimeter: a metric measure of volume or capacity equal to a cube 1 millimeter on each edge


cubic millimetre: a metric measure of volume or capacity equal to a cube 1 millimeter on each edge


milliliter: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter


millilitre: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter


mil: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter


ml: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter


cubic centimeter: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter


cubic centimetre: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter


cc: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter


centiliter: a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter


centilitre: a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter


cl: a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter


deciliter: a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter


decilitre: a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter


dl: a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter


liter: a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)


litre: a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)


l: a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)


cubic decimeter: a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)


cubic decimetre: a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)


dekaliter: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters


dekalitre: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters


decaliter: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters


decalitre: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters


dal: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters


dkl: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters


hectoliter: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters


hectolitre: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters


hl: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 100 liters


kiloliter: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters


kilolitre: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters


cubic meter: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters


cubic metre: a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters


cubic kilometer: a unit of capacity equal to the volume of a cube one kilometer on each edge


cubic kilometre: a unit of capacity equal to the volume of a cube one kilometer on each edge


bit: a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states


parity bit: (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error


parity: (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error


check bit: (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error


nybble: a small byte


nibble: a small byte


byte: a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information


sector: the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes


block: (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted


bad block: (computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data


allocation unit: a group of sectors on a magnetic disk that can be reserved for the use of a particular file


partition: (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit


word: a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory


kilobyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes


kibibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes


K: a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes


KB: a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes


kB: a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes


KiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes


kilobyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes


K: a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes


KB: a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes


kB: a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes


kilobit: a unit of information equal to 1000 bits


kbit: a unit of information equal to 1000 bits


kb: a unit of information equal to 1000 bits


kibibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 bits


kibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 bits


megabyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes


mebibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes


M: a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes


MB: a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes


MiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes


megabyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes


M: a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes


MB: a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes


megabit: a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits


Mbit: a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits


Mb: a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits


mebibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibits or 2^20 (1,048,576) bits


Mibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibits or 2^20 (1,048,576) bits


gigabyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes


gibibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes


G: a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes


GB: a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes


GiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes


gigabyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes


G: a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes


GB: a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes


gigabit: a unit of information equal to 1000 megabits or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bits


Gbit: a unit of information equal to 1000 megabits or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bits


Gb: a unit of information equal to 1000 megabits or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bits


gibibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibits or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bits


Gibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibits or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bits


terabyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes


tebibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes


TB: a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes


TiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes


terabyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabytes or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bytes


TB: a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabytes or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bytes


terabit: a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabits or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bits


Tbit: a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabits or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bits


Tb: a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabits or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bits


tebibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibits or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bits


Tibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibits or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bits


petabyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibytes or 2^50 bytes


pebibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibytes or 2^50 bytes


PB: a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibytes or 2^50 bytes


PiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibytes or 2^50 bytes


petabyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 terabytes or 10^15 bytes


PB: a unit of information equal to 1000 terabytes or 10^15 bytes


petabit: a unit of information equal to 1000 terabits or 10^15 bits


Pbit: a unit of information equal to 1000 terabits or 10^15 bits


Pb: a unit of information equal to 1000 terabits or 10^15 bits


pebibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibits or 2^50 bits


Pibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 tebibits or 2^50 bits


exabyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes


exbibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes


EB: a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes


EiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes


exabyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 petabytes or 10^18 bytes


EB: a unit of information equal to 1000 petabytes or 10^18 bytes


exabit: a unit of information equal to 1000 petabits or 10^18 bits


Ebit: a unit of information equal to 1000 petabits or 10^18 bits


Eb: a unit of information equal to 1000 petabits or 10^18 bits


exbibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibits or 2^60 bits


Eibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibits or 2^60 bits


zettabyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibytes or 2^70 bytes


zebibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibytes or 2^70 bytes


ZB: a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibytes or 2^70 bytes


ZiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibytes or 2^70 bytes


zettabyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 exabytes or 10^21 bytes


ZB: a unit of information equal to 1000 exabytes or 10^21 bytes


zettabit: a unit of information equal to 1000 exabits or 10^21 bits


Zbit: a unit of information equal to 1000 exabits or 10^21 bits


Zb: a unit of information equal to 1000 exabits or 10^21 bits


zebibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibits or 2^70 bits


Zibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 exbibits or 2^70 bits


yottabyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibytes or 2^80 bytes


yobibyte: a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibytes or 2^80 bytes


YB: a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibytes or 2^80 bytes


YiB: a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibytes or 2^80 bytes


yottabyte: a unit of information equal to 1000 zettabytes or 10^24 bytes


YB: a unit of information equal to 1000 zettabytes or 10^24 bytes


yottabit: a unit of information equal to 1000 zettabits or 10^24 bits


Ybit: a unit of information equal to 1000 zettabits or 10^24 bits


Yb: a unit of information equal to 1000 zettabits or 10^24 bits


yobibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibits or 2^80 bits


Yibit: a unit of information equal to 1024 zebibits or 2^80 bits


capacitance unit: a measure of the capacity of a circuit component to store charge


charge unit: a measure of the quantity of electricity (determined by the amount of an electric current and the time for which it flows)


quantity unit: a measure of the quantity of electricity (determined by the amount of an electric current and the time for which it flows)


conductance unit: a measure of a material's ability to conduct an electrical charge


current unit: a measure of the amount of electric charge flowing past a circuit point at a specific time


elastance unit: the reciprocal of capacitance


field strength unit: an electromagnetic unit of magnetic intensity


flux density unit: a measure of the amount of flux per unit of cross sectional area


flux unit: a measure of the strength of a magnetic field per unit area


magnetic flux unit: a measure of the strength of a magnetic field per unit area


inductance unit: a measure of the property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it


light unit: a measure of the visible electromagnetic radiation


magnetomotive force unit: a unit of measurement of magnetomotive force


potential unit: a measure of the potential energy of a unit charge at a given point in a circuit relative to a reference point (ground)


power unit: a measure of electric power


radioactivity unit: a measure of radioactivity


resistance unit: the reciprocal of conductance


electrostatic unit: any of various units of electricity based on forces of interaction between electric charges


picofarad: a unit of capacitance equal to one trillionth of a farad


microfarad: a unit of capacitance equal to one millionth of a farad


millifarad: a unit of capacitance equal to one thousandth of a farad


farad: the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt between the plates


F: the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt between the plates


abfarad: a capacitance unit equal to one billion farads


coulomb: a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second


C: a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second


ampere-second: a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second


abcoulomb: a unit of electrical charge equal to 10 coulombs


ampere-minute: a unit of charge equal to 60 coulombs


ampere-hour: a unit of charge equal to 3600 coulombs


mho: a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm


siemens: a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm


reciprocal ohm: a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm


S: a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm


ampere: the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


amp: the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


A: the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites


milliampere: one thousandth of an ampere


mA: one thousandth of an ampere


abampere: a unit of current equal to 10 amperes


abamp: a unit of current equal to 10 amperes


ampere: a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere)


international ampere: a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere)


daraf: a unit of elastance equal to the reciprocal of a farad


gamma: a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted


oersted: the magnetic field strength 1 cm from a unit magnetic pole


maxwell: a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss


Mx: a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss


weber: a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells


Wb: a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells


microgauss: a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one millionth of a gauss


gauss: a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter


tesla: a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter


abhenry: a unit of inductance equal to one billionth of a henry


millihenry: a unit of inductance equal to one thousandth of a henry


henry: a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second


H: a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second


illumination unit: a measure of illumination


luminance unit: a measure of luminance


luminous flux unit: a measure of luminous flux per unit area


luminous intensity unit: a measure of luminous intensity


candlepower unit: a measure of luminous intensity


exposure: the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate


footcandle: a unit of illuminance on a surface that is everywhere 1 foot from a point source of 1 candle


lambert: a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter


L: a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter


lux: a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle


lx: a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle


phot: a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square centimeter; 10,000 phots equal 1 lux


nit: a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source


foot-lambert: a former luminance unit equal to one lumen per square foot


ft-L: a former luminance unit equal to one lumen per square foot


lumen: a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions


lm: a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions


candle: the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin


candela: the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin


cd: the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin


standard candle: the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin


international candle: a former international unit of luminous intensity; now replaced by the candela


gilbert: a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns


Gb: a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns


Gi: a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns


ampere-turn: a unit of magnetomotive force equal to the magnetomotive force produced by the passage of 1 ampere through 1 complete turn of a coil; equal to 1.257 gilberts


magneton: a unit of magnetic moment of a molecular or atomic or subatomic particle