chemistry

A sugar or saccharide containing three carbon atoms. Trioses are the smallest monosaccharides. Dihydroxyacetone and L-/D-glyceraldehyde are the only trioses.

A procedure used in the nomenclature of complex organic compounds in which the superatoms of a basic structure (a phane) are replaced by cyclic structures (amplificants).

To stick together physically, by adhesion.

The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound.

A floccule; a soft or fluffy particle suspended in a liquid, or the fluffy mass of suspended particles so formed.

The energy required to separate the ions of an ionic solid (especially a crystal) to infinity

To stain with a counterstain

Chirality

Methylated spirits.

A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.

A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.

Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4

Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.

To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts in dyeing.

The ethyl ester of acetic acid; CH3COOCH2CH3

To add a dopant such as arsenic to (a pure semiconductor such as silicon).

Any of a number of naturally occurring insecticides extracted from the pyrethrum plant; unusual in having a cyclopropane ring.

To brighten (a metal) by the electrolytic removal of its surface.

A mixture of cornstarch and water with unusual physical properties.

Any substance used to kill parasites.