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Vulcan, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)Vulcan, in astronomy, hypothetical planet whose existence was proposed by Le Verrier to explain part of the advance of the perihelion of Mercury, not all of which could be accounted for by gravitation...cane, in botany
(Encyclopedia)cane, in botany, name for the hollow or woody, usually slender and jointed stems of plants (particularly rattan and other bamboos) and for various tall grasses, e.g., sugarcane, sorghum, and also othe...note, in business
(Encyclopedia)note, in business: see promissory note. ...nucleus, in biology
(Encyclopedia)nucleus: see cell, in biology.argonaut, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)argonaut, in zoology: see paper nautilus. ...commune, in agriculture
(Encyclopedia)commune, in agriculture: see collective farm. ...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
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