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Language of Science 5.1
Science Voc.
10
Science
Not Applicable
02/22/2011

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Combustible
Definition
A product that is susceptible of catching on fire easily...flammable
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Irritant
Definition
Something that causes irritation to one's skin, eyes, nasal passages or airways
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Corrode
Definition
To eat or wear away gradually by a chemical reaction
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Accurate
Definition
Refers to how close measurements are to an actual result; correct
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Precise
Definition
Refers to how close measurements are to one another; refers to how exact a measurement is
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Controlled variable
Definition
Factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely keeps the same
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Independent Variable
Definition
Factor in an experiment that scientist purposely changes
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Dependent Variable
Definition
Factor in an experiment that a scientist wants to observe
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Theory
Definition
A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations
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Bias
Definition
A tendency to favor one side or point of view
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