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A

AlkylAlkylany of a series of univalent groups of the general formula cnh2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons - any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula cnh2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons ...

AllergicAllergiccharacterized by or caused by allergy; "an allergic reaction" - characterized by or caused by allergy; "an allergic reaction" ...

AllergiesAllergieshypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity - hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity ...

AllergyAllergyhypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity - hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity ...

AlternativeAlternativeone of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" ...

AlternativesAlternativesone of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" ...

AmmoniumAmmoniumthe ion nh4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion - the ion nh4 derived from ammonia; behaves in many respects like an alkali metal ion ...

B

BirthBirththe time when something begins (especially life); "they divorced after the birth of the child"; "his election signaled the birth of a new age" - the time when something begins (especially life); "they divorced after the birth of the child"; "his election signaled the birth of a new age" ...

BrandBranda name given to a product or service - a name given to a product or service ...

BuyBuyan advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price" - an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction"; "the stock was a real buy at that price" ...

C

CapCapa tight-fitting headdress - a tight-fitting headdress ...

CervicalCervicalof or relating to the cervix of the uterus; "cervical cancer" - of or relating to the cervix of the uterus; "cervical cancer" ...

CheapCheaprelatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" - relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" ...

ChemicalsChemicalsproduced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules - produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules ...

CondomCondomcontraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse - contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse ...

CondomsCondomscontraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse - contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse ...

ContainContaininclude or contain; have as a component; "a totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "the record contains many old songs from the 1930's" - include or contain; have as a component; "a totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "the record contains many old songs from the 1930's" ...

ContainingContaininginclude or contain; have as a component; "a totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "the record contains many old songs from the 1930's" - include or contain; have as a component; "a totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "the record contains many old songs from the 1930's" ...

ContraceptionContraceptionbirth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery - birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery ...

ContraceptiveContraceptivean agent or device intended to prevent conception - an agent or device intended to prevent conception ...

ContraceptivesContraceptivesan agent or device intended to prevent conception - an agent or device intended to prevent conception ...

ControlControlpower to direct or determine; "under control" - power to direct or determine; "under control" ...

CrownCrownthe crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the crown" - the crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the crown" ...

D

DataDataa collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" - a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" ...

DiaphragmDiaphragma mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" - a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" ...

DiaphragmsDiaphragmsa mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" - a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" ...

DiscountDiscountthe act of reducing the selling price of merchandise - the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise ...

DosageDosagethe quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time - the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time ...

E

EffectiveEffectiveproducing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-lewismumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law" - producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; "an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-lewismumford; "effective teaching methods"; "effective steps toward peace"; "made an effective entrance"; "his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action"; "an efficacious law" ...

EffectivenessEffectivenesspower to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect - power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect ...

EffectsEffectsproperty of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; "she left some of her personal effects in the house"; "i watched over their effects until they returned" - property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business; "she left some of her personal effects in the house"; "i watched over their effects until they returned" ...

F

FattyFattya rotund individual - a rotund individual ...

FemaleFemalean animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) - an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) ...

FilmFilma form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every saturday night"; "the film was shot on location" - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every saturday night"; "the film was shot on location" ...

FlavoredFlavoredlend flavor to; "season the chicken breast after roasting it" - lend flavor to; "season the chicken breast after roasting it" ...

FoamFoama mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; "the beer had a thick head of foam" - a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; "the beer had a thick head of foam" ...

G

GelGela colloid in a more solid form than a sol - a colloid in a more solid form than a sol ...

I

IngredientIngredienta component of a mixture or compound - a component of a mixture or compound ...

IngredientsIngredientsa component of a mixture or compound - a component of a mixture or compound ...

J

JellyJellya preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit - a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit ...

K

KillKillthe act of terminating a life - the act of terminating a life ...

KimonoKimonoa loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by japanese - a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by japanese ...

L

LambskinLambskinthe skin of a lamb with the wool still on - the skin of a lamb with the wool still on ...

LargeLargea garment size for a large person - a garment size for a large person ...

LifestylesLifestylesa manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes - a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes ...

LubeLubea substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery - a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery ...

LubricantLubricanta substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery - a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery ...

LubricantsLubricantsa substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery - a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery ...

M

MagnumMagnuma large wine bottle for liquor or wine - a large wine bottle for liquor or wine ...

MaterialMaterialthe tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" ...

MedicationMedication(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease ...

MethodsMethodsa way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) ...

N

NineNinethe cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one - the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one ...

NonNonnegation of a word or group of words; "he does not speak french"; "she is not going"; "they are not friends"; "not many"; "not much"; "not at all" - negation of a word or group of words; "he does not speak french"; "she is not going"; "they are not friends"; "not many"; "not much"; "not at all" ...

O

OralOralan examination conducted by word of mouth - an examination conducted by word of mouth ...

P

PhenolPhenolany of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups ...

PleasurePleasurea fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure" - a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure" ...

PlusPlusa useful or valuable quality - a useful or valuable quality ...

PolyurethanePolyurethaneany of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber - any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber ...

PregnancyPregnancythe state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus - the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus ...

ProductsProductscommodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" - commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" ...

R

RashRashany red eruption of the skin - any red eruption of the skin ...

ReviewReviewa new appraisal or evaluation - a new appraisal or evaluation ...

S

SafeSafestrongbox where valuables can be safely kept - strongbox where valuables can be safely kept ...

SafetySafetythe state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" - the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" ...

SheetSheetany broad thin expanse or surface; "a sheet of ice" - any broad thin expanse or surface; "a sheet of ice" ...

SheetsSheetsany broad thin expanse or surface; "a sheet of ice" - any broad thin expanse or surface; "a sheet of ice" ...

SideSidea place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; "they always sat on the right side of the church"; "he never left my side" - a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; "they always sat on the right side of the church"; "he never left my side" ...

SpermicidalSpermicidaldestructive to spermatozoa - destructive to spermatozoa ...

SpermicideSpermicidea contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa - a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa ...

SpermicidesSpermicidesa contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa - a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa ...

StoreStorea mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on cape cod" - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on cape cod" ...

SulfateSulfatea salt or ester of sulphuric acid - a salt or ester of sulphuric acid ...

SurfactantSurfactanta substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved - a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved ...

SurfactantsSurfactantsa substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved - a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved ...

T

TrojanTrojana native of ancient troy - a native of ancient troy ...

V

VibratingVibratingshake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner - shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner ...

W

WholesaleWholesalethe selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers - the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers ...

WithdrawalWithdrawala retraction of a previously held position - a retraction of a previously held position ...

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