| general acid-base catalysis | A catalytic reaction that involves the tranfer of a proton to or from anon-water molecule. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| catalysis | <chemistry> The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst. (16 Mar 1998) |
| heterogeneous catalysis | <chemistry> A form of catalysis in which the catalyst is in different physical state than the reactants. (09 Jan 1998) |
| homogeneous catalysis | <chemistry> A form of catalysis in which the catalyst is in the same physical state than the reactants, for example reactants and catalyst are all gases. (09 Jan 1998) |
| applied anatomy | The practical application of anatomical knowledge to diagnosis and treatment. Synonym: applied anatomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| applied anthropology | A fusion of modern cultural anthropology and some aspects of sociology in the study of literate peoples in their cultures and deriving applications therefrom. (05 Mar 2000) |
| applied-b diode | <radiobiology> An ion diode with an applied magnetic field to prevent electrons flowing from cathode to anode. The applied magnetic field also regularizes the electron swarm to reduce beam divergence. (09 Oct 1997) |
| applied chemistry | The application of the theories and principles of chemistry to practical purposes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psychology, applied | The science which utilises psychologic principles to derive more effective means in dealing with practical problems. (12 Dec 1998) |
| kinesiology, applied | The study of muscles and the movement of the human body. In holistic medicine it is the balance of movement and the interaction of a person's energy systems. Applied kinesiology is the name given by its inventor, dr. George goodheart, to the system of applying muscle testing diagnostically and therapeutically to different aspects of health care. (thorsons introductory guide to kinesiology, 1992, p13) (12 Dec 1998) |