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resonance, in chemistry
(Encyclopedia)resonance, in chemistry: see chemical bond. ...key, in mechanics
(Encyclopedia)key, in mechanics: see lock and key. ...Algol, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Algol ălˈgŏl [key], famous variable star in the constellation Perseus; Bayer designation β Persei; 1992 position R.A. 3h07.7m, Dec. +40°55′. Algol's variation in apparent magnitude, from 2.06 t...Dione, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Dione dīōˈnē [key], in astronomy, one of the named moons, or natural satellites, of Saturn. Also known as Saturn IV (or S4), Dione is 695 mi (1,120 km) in diameter, orbits Saturn at a mean distanc...restoration, in art
(Encyclopedia)restoration, in art: see art conservation and restoration. ...horn, in music
(Encyclopedia)horn, in symphonic and chamber music: see French horn. ...Charon, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Charon, in astronomy, the natural satellite, or moon, of Pluto. ...Naiad, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Naiad, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Neptune. ...Larissa, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Larissa, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Neptune. ...Cressida, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Cressida, in astronomy, one of the natural satellites, or moons, of Uranus. ...Browse by Subject
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