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WaterA nutrient that acts as a solvent, transport medium, temperature regulator, and reactant in many biological processes. | |
WavelengthThe distance between successive peaks of a wave. | |
WeightThe gravitational force acting on an object. | |
WeightlessnessA condition in which apparent weight is zero or nearly zero. | |
Wet mountA slide preparation in which a specimen is placed in a drop of liquid. | |
White blood cellA blood cell that helps defend the body against disease. | |
White DwarfA small, hot stellar remnant left behind after a Sun-like star has exhausted its fuel. | |
Word equationA chemical equation written using the names of substances instead of chemical formulae. | |