| nuclear energy |
Heat energy produced by the process of nuclear fission within a nuclear reactor. The coolant that removes heat from the reactor core is normally used to boil water. The resultant steam drives turbines that rotate electrical generators.
Ãâó: www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/reaction/et...
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| nuclear magnetic resonance imaging |
NMRI. A procedure in which a magnet linked to a computer is used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body.
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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| nucleophile |
Literally, something that loves nuclei. All nucleophiles are Lewis bases.
Ãâó: xenon.che.ilstu.edu/genchemhelphomepage/glossary/n...
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| nuclide |
An atom with a particular combination of protons and neutrons, such as the 14 C nuclide.
Ãâó: xenon.che.ilstu.edu/genchemhelphomepage/glossary/n...
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| nucleic acid |
A molecule of very high molecular weight used to store and process the genetic information in cells.
Ãâó: xenon.che.ilstu.edu/genchemhelphomepage/glossary/n...
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