| ferredoxin |
An iron-containing protein important for growing cells.
Ãâó: www.seagrant.sunysb.edu/BTRI/btriterms.htm
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| fertility |
A classification of the signs based on their susposed productivity. Fertile signs, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces are said to be good for planting when occupied by the Moon, and are indicators of offspring when occupying the cusps of the fifth or eleventh houses. Semi-fertile or moderately fruitful signs are Taurus, Libra, and Capricorn. Barren or sterile are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. ...
Ãâó: www.findyourfate.com/faq/f-glossary.htm
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| fertile |
1) capable of producing many crops as in "fertile land" 2) capable of producing offspring as in "the bull elephant was fertile" 3) capable of growing to maturity and producing offspring as in "the seed was fertile"
Ãâó: www.sensesofwildness.com/africa/GLOSSARY.HTM
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| fermentation |
Changes in food caused by intentional growth of bacteria, yeast, or mold. Native bacteria ferment natural sugars to lactic acid, a major flavoring and preservative in sauerkraut and in naturally fermented dills. Alcohol, vinegar, and some dairy products are also fermented foods.
Ãâó: doityourself.com/canning/canningglossary.htm
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| fertilization |
When the (haploid) male and (haploid) female sex cells or gametes join to make a diploid zygote. In humans this would be between the sperm and the ovum (egg).
Ãâó: www.pub.ac.za/resources/glossary.html
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