| molluscicide |
A pesticide that kills molluscs (such as snails).
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| molt |
To shed or cast off hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer of skin (insects or snakes) in a process of growth or periodic renewal. The cast-off parts are replaced by new growth.
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| molecule |
a small unit of matter made up of atoms. A molecule is the smallest unit of a substance that retains its unique characteristics.
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| molluscum contagiosum |
Caused by a virus, this skin infection produces small, pearly-white bumps, usually on the face and torso. The bumps often have a little indentation in the middle. They are not painful or itchy. The only effective treatment, is to destroy the lesions by scooping them out, freezing them with liquid nitrogen, or zapping them with a tiny electric needle. It is important to treat them as early as possible, because they usually get worse and spread. ...
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| molecular weight |
The molecular weight of a compound in grams is the sum of the atomic weights of the elements in the compound. The molecular weight of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in grams is 98.
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