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Charon, in mythology
(Encyclopedia)Charon, in Greek mythology: see Hades. ...Brethren in Christ
(Encyclopedia)Brethren in Christ: see River Brethren. ...bronze, in art
(Encyclopedia)bronze, in art: see bronze sculpture. ...phase, in physics
(Encyclopedia)phase, in physics: see wave.Capitol, in Rome
(Encyclopedia)Capitol, in Rome: see Capitoline Hill. ...pelvic inflammatory disease
(Encyclopedia)pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infection of the female reproductive organs, usually resulting from infection with the bacteria that cause chlamydia or gonorrhea. The infection typically first affe...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...Browse by Subject
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