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Literature
8th Grade
02/20/2013

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Term
cryophilic
Definition
capable of living at low temperatures

The cryophilic bacteria developed best at laboratory temperatures below 10 degrees c.
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crystalline
Definition
of the nature of crystals

The surface of the lake had a crystalline reflection when the sun hit it.
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cryoscopy
Definition
the science dealing with the determination of the freezing points of liquid.

Chris was given a science assignment applying cryoscopy with 12 different liquids.
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crystallize
Definition
cause to form crystals

After centuries of of pressure, a piece of coal can crystallize and become a diamond.
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cryogenics
Definition
the science that deals with the production of extremely low temperature.

Cryogenics is currently used in such fields as space exploration, cattle development, food, and surgery.
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cryotherapy
Definition
therapeutic use of cold.

Cryotherapy has been very successful in permanently removing skin growths.
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dactylology
Definition
the science of communicating by using hand signs; sign language

As an aid to the hearing impaired, digital versions of dactylology are widely available for computer keyboards.
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zygodactyl
Definition
having the toes arranged two in the front and two behind

Woodpeckers have zygodactyl feet for climbing and perching vertically on the trunks of trees.
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dactylogram
Definition
a fingerprint

A dactylogram is a person's indelible mark.
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dactylioglyph
Definition
the inscription of the engraver's name on a finger ring or gem

Isabella was very proud of the dactylioglyph on her beautiful diamond tiara.
Term
pterodactyl
Definition
winged-fingered, prehistoric flying reptile.

The pterodactyl lived on lake shores during the late Jurassic period.
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dactyloscopy
Definition
examination of fingerprints for purposes of identification.

Dactyloscopy is one of the most invaluable tools used by crime fighters today.
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