| quartz |
A highly resilient mineral based on silica (SiO2).
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| Quaranfil v. |
an arbovirus found in Egypt, where it was isolated from the blood of children with febrile disease, from the blood of young egrets, and from ticks (Argas arboreus and A. hermanni). It is ether-sensitive and presumed to contain RNA.
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| quarantine |
1. restriction of freedom of movement of apparently well individuals who have been exposed to infectious disease, which is imposed for the usual maximal incubation period of the disease (quarantine period). Cf. surveillance (def. 2). 2. a period (originally of 40 days' duration) of detention of vessels, vehicles, or travelers coming from infected or suspected ports or places. 3. the place where persons are detained for inspection. 4. to detain or isolate on account of suspected contagion.
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| quarantine p. |
the length of time, usually the maximal incubation period of the disease, which must elapse before a person exposed to contagion is regarded as incapable of transmitting or acquiring the disease. See also quarantine.
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| quart |
one fourth of a gallon; in the United States it is equal to 0.946 liter and in Great Britain it is an imperial quart and is equal to 1.14 liters.
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