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assay
[Substantiv]

a test that measures the presence, amount, or activity of a specific substance in a sample, often used in scientific and medical research

prov, analys

prov, analys

Ex: Researchers used an assay to determine the potency of the new antibiotic .Forskarna använde ett **test** för att bestämma styrkan hos det nya antibiotikumet.
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astringent
[adjektiv]

causing body tissues to tighten or contract

sammanpressande, drar ihop

sammanpressande, drar ihop

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aureole
[Substantiv]

the shining area that surrounds the sun and other stars

aureola, halo

aureola, halo

Ex: The aureole's brightness varied with solar activity .**Aureolens** ljusstyrka varierade med solaktiviteten.
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axiom
[Substantiv]

(logic) a statement or proposition that is accepted as true without requiring proof

axiom, postulat

axiom, postulat

Ex: The principle of bivalence , an axiom in classical logic , holds that every proposition is either true or false .Principen om bivalens, ett **axiom** i klassisk logik, hävdar att varje påstående är antingen sant eller falskt.
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apogee
[Substantiv]

the orbital point farthest from Earth for a moon, satellite, or spacecraft

apogeum, avlägsnaste punkt

apogeum, avlägsnaste punkt

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centrifugal
[adjektiv]

tending to move outward from a central point

centrifugal, benägen att röra sig utåt från en central punkt

centrifugal, benägen att röra sig utåt från en central punkt

Ex: The washing machine 's centrifugal spin cycle removes excess water from the clothes by pushing it outward .Tvättmaskinens **centrifugala** snurrcykel tar bort överskottsvatten från kläderna genom att pressa ut det.
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centrifuge
[Substantiv]

a device that spins samples to separate components based on density

centrifug, separator

centrifug, separator

Ex: Pharmaceutical labs use centrifuges to purify and separate different drug components .Farmaceutiska laboratorier använder **centrifuger** för att rena och separera olika läkemedelskomponenter.
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centripetal
[adjektiv]

moving, directed, or acting toward a central point or axis

centripetal, riktad mot centrum

centripetal, riktad mot centrum

Ex: The storm 's winds spiraled in a centripetal motion toward the eye .Stormens vindar virvlade i en **centripetal** rörelse mot ögat.
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to draw a shape around another so that it touches the inner shape at specific points without overlapping or cutting through it

omskriva, begränsa

omskriva, begränsa

Ex: The computer model circumscribed the complex shape with a simplified polygon .Dator modellen **omskrev** den komplexa formen med en förenklad polygon.
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actuarial
[adjektiv]

relating to the statistical assessment of risk, especially in insurance, finance, or pension planning, based on mathematical models and probability

aktuariell, försäkringsmatematisk

aktuariell, försäkringsmatematisk

Ex: Actuarial models were used to estimate the impact of the new policy .**Aktuarie**modeller användes för att uppskatta effekten av den nya politiken.
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anthropomorphic
[adjektiv]

(of non-human entities) having human traits, emotions, intentions, or physical characteristics

antropomorf, för-mänskligad

antropomorf, för-mänskligad

Ex: The sculpture gave the tree an anthropomorphic face and limbs .Skulpturen gav trädet ett **antropomorft** ansikte och lemmar.
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endemic
[adjektiv]

found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat

endemisk

endemisk

Ex: The endemic species of fish is only found in the freshwater lakes of the mountain range .Den **endemiska** fiskarten finns bara i sötvattensjöarna i bergskedjan.
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entomology
[Substantiv]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

entomologi, studier av insekter

entomologi, studier av insekter

Ex: Entomologists study the interactions between insects and their environments, contributing to conservation efforts and biodiversity assessments.**Entomologer** studerar interaktionerna mellan insekter och deras miljöer, vilket bidrar till bevarandeinsatser och bedömningar av biologisk mångfald.
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eugenics
[Substantiv]

the practice of improving the genetic quality of a human population through selective breeding and other methods

eugenik

eugenik

Ex: The history of eugenics includes numerous human rights violations .Historien om **eugenik** innehåller många brott mot de mänskliga rättigheterna.
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extrapolation
[Substantiv]

a projection about future events or hypothetical situations, drawn from known data, observations, or experience

projektion, extrapolering

projektion, extrapolering

Ex: The software used extrapolation to estimate future traffic patterns for urban planning .**Extrapolering** från tidigare beteende indikerade framtida risk.
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epistemology
[Substantiv]

the branch of philosophy that studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge

Ex: Her paper on education reform addressed not just policies but underlying issues in the philosophy of knowledge and epistemology.
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homeostasis
[Substantiv]

the tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal environment and maintain a stable, balanced condition, despite external changes

homeostas, inre balans

homeostas, inre balans

Ex: The release of hormones like adrenaline during stress is part of the body 's response to maintain homeostasis in challenging situations .Frisättningen av hormoner som adrenalin under stress är en del av kroppens svar för att upprätthålla **homeostas** i utmanande situationer.
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igneous
[adjektiv]

(of rock) formed from cooled magma or lava

magmatisk, vulkanisk

magmatisk, vulkanisk

Ex: The volcano erupted , spewing out molten lava that eventually formed igneous formations .Vulkanen utbröt och sprutade ut smält lava som slutligen bildade **magmatiska** formationer.
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microcosm
[Substantiv]

a miniature representation of something larger

mikrokosmos, miniatyrvärld

mikrokosmos, miniatyrvärld

Ex: Studies of ant colonies and bee hives reveal orderly microcosms that replicate the functioning of larger societies .Studier av myrkolonier och bikupor avslöjar ordnade **mikrokosmos** som replikerar funktionen hos större samhällen.
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ornithologist
[Substantiv]

a scientist who specializes in the study of birds, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution

ornitolog

ornitolog

Ex: The ornithologist's fieldwork took her to remote rainforests .**Ornitologens** fältarbete tog henne till avlägsna regnskogar.
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paleontology
[Substantiv]

the branch of science that studies fossils

paleontologi

paleontologi

Ex: Through paleontology, researchers have gained insights into the mass extinction events that have shaped the history of life on our planet .Genom **paleontologi** har forskare fått insikter om de massutdöende händelser som har format livets historia på vår planet.
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perigee
[Substantiv]

the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a satellite or moon, where it is closest to the Earth

perigeum, närmaste punkten till Jorden

perigeum, närmaste punkten till Jorden

Ex: The comet 's perigee brought it within a few million miles of the Sun , causing its icy tail to glow brightly as it approached the star .Kometens **perigeum** förde den inom några miljoner miles från solen, vilket fick dess isiga svans att lysa klart när den närmade sig stjärnan.
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sidereal
[adjektiv]

relating to the stars or constellations, especially in terms of their positions relative to Earth

sidereisk, stjärnrelaterad

sidereisk, stjärnrelaterad

Ex: Sidereal charts plot the positions of celestial objects against the background of distant stars .**Sideriska** kartor ritar positionerna för himlakroppar mot bakgrunden av avlägsna stjärnor.
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vivisection
[Substantiv]

the scientific and experimental operations performed on live animals

vivisektion

vivisektion

Ex: Vivisection was conducted to study the effects of the new drug on living organisms .**Vivisektion** utfördes för att studera effekterna av det nya läkemedlet på levande organismer.
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to estimate something using past experiences or known data

extrapolera, projicera

extrapolera, projicera

Ex: The economist extrapolated the impact of the policy on the nation ’s economy .Ekonomen **extrapolerade** effekten av politiken på nationens ekonomi.
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cytology
[Substantiv]

the scientific field focused on examining cell anatomy, physiology, and life processes, often using microscopes and molecular techniques

cytologi, cellbiologi

cytologi, cellbiologi

Ex: Modern cytology uses advanced imaging tools to explore cell structures in unprecedented detail .Modern **cytologi** använder avancerade avbildningsverktyg för att utforska cellstrukturer i oöverträffad detalj.
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acoustics
[Substantiv]

the branch of physics concerned with the generation, transmission, and effects of sound waves in gases, liquids, and solids

akustik, akustikvetenskap

akustik, akustikvetenskap

Ex: Advances in acoustics have improved hearing aid technology .Framsteg inom **akustik** har förbättrat hörapparatsteknologin.
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adamant
[Substantiv]

extremely hard, pure form of carbon, essentially diamond in its natural crystalline state

adamant, rådiamant

adamant, rådiamant

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alloy
[Substantiv]

a combination of two or more metals, creating a metal that is usually stronger or more resistant

legering

legering

Ex: Aluminum alloys are lightweight and strong , making them suitable for aerospace applications and automotive parts .Aluminium**legeringar** är lätta och starka, vilket gör dem lämpliga för flyg- och rymdapplikationer och fordonsdelar.
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to anneal
[Verb]

to heat and then slowly cool a material to make it stronger or less brittle

glödga, härd

glödga, härd

Ex: Hardship can anneal a person 's character .Motgångar kan **härdar** en persons karaktär.
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anthropoid
[adjektiv]

having physical traits similar to those of non-human primates

antropoid, apartad

antropoid, apartad

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