Glossary
Our glossary defines potentially new scientific or other terms to students. Glossary words are appear in bold in our resources.
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a as in ape
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ä as in car
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e as in me
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i as in ice
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o as in go
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ô as in for
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u as in use
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ü as in fur
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oo as in tool
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ng as in sting
P
proportion
(prə pȯr shən): The size, number, or amount of one thing or group as compared to the size, number, or amount of another.
propulsion
(prǝ pǝl shǝn): The process of driving or propelling forward.
protocol
(prō tə kȯl): A detailed plan of a scientific or medical experiment, treatment, or procedure.
provide
(prə vīd): To supply something that is useful or needed.
proximity
(prak si mǝ tē): The quality or state of being physically close.
proxy
(präk sē): A person authorized to act or speak for another.
prune
(prün): To cut off or cut back parts of for better shape or more fruitful growth.
psychology
(sī kä lǝ gē): The science of mind and behavior.
public
(pə blik): Accessible to or shared by all members of the community.
public land
(pǝ blik land): Land owned by a government.
publicly
(pǝ bli klē): By the people generally or by a government.
pulp
(pəlp): A material prepared by chemical or mechanical means from various materials (such as wood) for use in making paper products.
pupa
(pyü pə): (plural "pupae") A stage of an insect (as a bee, moth, or beetle) having complete metamorphosis that occurs between the larva and the adult, is usually enclosed in a cocoon or case, and goes through changes inside by which structures of the larva are replaced by those of the adult.
pygmy
(pig mē): Something very small for its kind.
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quadrat
(kwä drət): A usually rectangular plot used for ecological or population studies.
quality
(kwä lǝ tē): A basic characteristic.
quantify
(kwän tǝ fī): To determine, express, or measure the quantity of.
quantity
(kwän tǝ tē): A determinate or estimated amount.
questionnaire
(kwes chǝ ner): A set of questions for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals.
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radiation
(rā dē ā shǝn): The process of giving off radiant energy in the form of waves or particles.