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Senior Science HSC
glossary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is bacteria? | micro organism that CAN cause disease |
| surfactant | a substance that reduces surface tension of a liquid |
| colloid | a substance with medium sized particles, that CAN reflect laser light |
| biodegradable | able to be broken down by living organisms |
| Tindal effect - correct the spelling of this term | Tyndall |
| alveoli | the small air sacs deep in the lungs |
| trachea | the cartilage-ringed structure leading to the lungs |
| assess | make a judgement in a value, quality or size |
| biomaterial | a non-corrosive material such that the body does not react and reject the material |
| solvent | a liquid used to dissolve a substance |
| pH | a measure of a substance's acidity or alkalinity |