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Phase (matter)
...uniform. Examples of such properties include [[Density|density]], [[Color|color]], [[Temperature|temperature]], and [[Volume|volume]]. There are four fundamental states or phases of matter: [[Solid|Solid]], [[Liquid|Liquid]], [[Gas|Gas]], and [[Plasma (physics)|Plasma]].

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Champagne
...e to describe a specific color of skin lesions or rashes that resemble the color of champagne. It is not a medical condition itself, but a descriptive term ...is derived from the French word for the sparkling wine, due to the similar color. The use of the term in medicine is metaphorical, and does not imply any co

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Blue Diamond
...ond]] that contains trace amounts of boron that give the gemstone its blue color. ...'unbreakable', 'proper', or 'unalterable'. The prefix "blue" refers to the color of the diamond, which is caused by the presence of boron impurities.

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Emerald
* [[Chromium]]: One of the trace elements that gives emerald its green color. * [[Vanadium]]: Another trace element that can give emerald its green color.

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Colony
...e a visible mass of [[microorganisms]] that have grown and multiplied on a solid medium, such as a [[Petri dish]]. The term originates from the Latin word ' * [[Bacterial colony]]: A visible group of bacteria growing on a solid medium, presumably arising from a single microorganism.

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Olivine
...ought to be a result of traces of nickel, though it may alter to a reddish color from the oxidation of iron. The word "olivine" was coined by [[A.G. Werner] Olivine is a solid solution between two end-member minerals: [[fayalite]] (Fe2SiO4) and [[fors

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Albumen
...the Latin word ''albus'', which means "white". This is in reference to the color of the substance in its most commonly recognized form, egg white. ...a fluid substance such as blood or milk, changes state to a solid or semi-solid.

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Radiance
...ses through or is emitted from a particular area, and falls within a given solid angle. The SI unit of radiance is the watt per steradian per square metre ( ...mount of light emitted, transmitted, or reflected from a surface, per unit solid angle per unit projected area.

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Gemology
* [[Geology]]: Geology is an earth science concerned with the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they c ...that distinguish a gemstone. These characteristics include the gemstone's color, clarity, cut, and carat weight, commonly known as the Four Cs.

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Physical property
...asured without changing the substance's identity. These properties include color, smell, freezing point, boiling point, melting point, infra-red spectrum, a ...The distinct forms that different phases of matter take on, which include solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

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Beurre noisette
...ype of [[cooked butter]] that has been heated until it turns a nutty brown color. The term "beurre noisette" is French and translates directly to "hazelnut ...brown. The cooking process is stopped when the butter reaches a deep brown color and gives off a nutty aroma. The browned butter is then immediately removed

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Brownies
The term "brownie" is derived from the color of the dessert, which is typically a deep, rich brown due to the use of [[c ...ection)|blondies]], which are made without cocoa powder and have a lighter color, and [[brookie (dessert)|brookies]], which are a combination of brownies an

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Potassium ferrocyanide
...n, and "-cyanide", from the Greek "kyanos" for dark blue, referring to the color of the compound. ...nce of iron. It is soluble in water and its solutions show a strong yellow color. It is a common laboratory reagent and a [[Food additive|food additive]].

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ELISA
...ecules adhere. In the last step, an enzyme reaction takes place, causing a color change that can be read with a special machine. There are many different wa

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Phenyltriazine
* [[Dyes]]: Substances that add color to textiles, foods, and other materials. * [[Resins]]: Solid or highly viscous substances of plant or synthetic origin.

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Black Paint
...on: /blæk peɪnt/) is a type of [[paint]] that is characterized by its dark color, which is achieved by the addition of [[carbon black]] or other dark pigmen ...tion that, after application to a substrate in a thin layer, converts to a solid film.

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Tacamahac
...translates to 'it is yellow'. This is likely a reference to the yellowish color of the resin produced by the trees. ...in traditional medicine and perfumery. It is typically yellow or brown in color and has a balsamic odor. The resin is obtained by making incisions in the b

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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
...ecules adhere. In the last step, an enzyme reaction takes place, causing a color change that can be read with a special machine. There are many different wa

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Phenazine
Phenazine is a crystalline solid that is often yellow or orange in color. It is used in the production of certain types of dyes, such as [[indigo dy

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Macule
...macule|Cafe-au-lait macules]]''' are light brown in color, similar to the color of coffee with milk. They are usually present at birth or appear in early c * '''[[Nodule]]''': A nodule is a larger, solid, raised bump on the skin that is greater than 1 centimeter in diameter.

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