Sulphones are organic compounds that contain a sulfoxide functional group (S=O), which consists of a sulfur atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom. They are important in chemical synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and in organic chemistry for reagent purposes.
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Not having the characteristics of a myth; not related to a popular legend or belief.
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Having an affinity for both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances, meaning it can interact with both polar and non-polar environments.
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In psychoanalysis, particularly in the work of Freud and Lacan, it is a term used to describe a personal and subjective quality of an encounter or an event which can cause a significant, often traumatic, impact on an individual's psyche. It is often associated with a piercing or penetrating moment or experience that affects the subject's self-understanding or reality.
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Desmanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. The plants are commonly known as innoc Timber and wild lupin. They are perennials that grow in warm, semi-arid regions and are often found in disturbed sites due to their ability to quickly colonize and stabilize soil.
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Somerset is a county and historic county in southwestern England, known for its rugged coastline, green valleys, and rich history. It is bordered by Devon to the southwest, Bristol to the west, Gloucestershire to the north, and Dorset and Somerset to the east.
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Relating to the space or dividing wall between two atria, especially in the context of the heart, describing a condition or process that occurs between the two atria of the heart.
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A representation of an image with various shades of gray ranging from black to white, with gradations in between, but no color. Also known as grayscale image or black and white (although black and white can refer to a lack of color in general, not necessarily shades of gray).
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A manner of asking questions or seeking information curiously or eagerly. It implies a strong desire to gather as much information as possible, often with a sense of curiosity or scrutiny.
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A molecule capable of absorbing light, which is the basis of photosynthesis in plants and the conversion of light into electrical signals in the eyes of animals. Photopigments include chlorophyll, the primary pigment in plants, and rhodopsin, the pigment in the retina of the eye.
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