AgriInfo Glossary

Search for glossary terms (regular expression allowed)

Glossaries

Term Definition
stratigraphy

Is a branch of

Hits - 624
streptococci

Is a bacterium of a genus that includes the agents of souring of milk and dental decay, and haemolytic pathogens causing various infections such as scarlet fever and pneumonia.

Hits - 656
stunner device

Is a type of weapon that causes paralysis.

Hits - 729
sub-acute

Rather recent onset or somewhat rapid change. In contrast, acute indicates very sudden onset or rapid change, and chronic indicates indefinite duration or virtually no change.

Hits - 700
subfertility

Generally describes any form of reduced

Hits - 652
submersible

Capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged.

Hits - 621
subsequently

Occurs after a particular thing has happened; afterwards.

Hits - 630
subsistence

Form of

Hits - 662
subsistence

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level

substance

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties

Hits - 788
sulphur

The chemical element of atomic number 16, a yellow combustible non-metal.

Hits - 578
superior

Further above or out; higher in position

Hits - 688
susceptible

The quality or state of being

Hits - 661
symbiosis

Is any type of a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms, be it mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic. The organisms, each termed a symbiote, may be of the same or of different species.

Hits - 624
synchronisation

The operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate.

Hits - 777