Vulcan | English | Description | Category |
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(ek-)falek-tal | thermodynamics | physics that deals with the relationships and conversions between heat and other forms of energy | science |
a'gal | proton | a stable, positively charged subatomic particle in the baryon family having a mass 1,836 times that of the electron | science |
a'rak | positive (polarity) | relating to or designating an electric charge of a sign opposite to that of an electron | science |
a'rak-falun | positive charge | relating to or designating an electric charge of a sign opposite to that of an electron | science |
a'rak-falun-krus | positive ion | an ion with a positive charge | science |
akan-ha-tal | xenobiology | a field within biology which considers the possible variety of extraterrestrial life; it is the study of species' not native to the planet | science |
aushfa-tal | zoology | the branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals | science |
bashan | migration | the movement of one atom or more from one position to another within a molecule | science |
bol-falek'es | critical temperature | the temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied, regardless of the pressure applied; the temperature at which a material becomes a superconductor | science |
bol-mog'es | critical volume | the volume of one mole of a substance when at the critical point between liquid and vapor phases | science |
bol-ne'hish | critical pressure | the least applied pressure required at the critical temperature to liquefy a gas | science |
bol-shivak | critical mass | the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction; the minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture | science |
bol-sov-masu'es | critical humidity | the humidity at which the material is in equilibrium with its environment with respect to moisture content | science |
bol-suk'es | critical size | the minimum size of a nuclear reactor core or nuclear weapon that can be made critical for a specific geometrical arrangement and material composition; the critical size must at least include enough fissionable material to reach critical mass | science |
bol-tav | critical rate | the minimum rate required to achieve turbulent flow | science |
bol-toruk'es | critical voltage | critical voltage [no definition available] | science |
da-kuv-falek'es | convection | the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion; (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere | science |
dah-kulan | double helix | a pair of parallel helices intertwined about a common axis | science |
dah-tel | double bond | double bond (chem.); found in diamonds - a double bond of carbon atoms | science |
dan-neik-mashen | neap tide | a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least; the lowest level of high tide; comes in 1st and 3rd quarters of the moon | science |
dan-vi-mashaya | supersaturation | to cause (a chemical solution) to be more highly concentrated than is normally possible under given conditions of temperature and pressure | science |
daya t'khush-raf-tepul | piezoelectric effect | electricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals | science |
ek'daysaya | binary fission | reproduction of a cell by division into two approximately equal parts | science |
ek'es-rasath | absolute weight | the weight (or mass) of a body in a vacuum | science |
ek'es-tala | absolute value | a numerical value regardless of its sign | science |
ek'esik pul'es | absolute magnitude | the magnitude that a star would have if it were viewed from a distance of 10 parsecs (32.62 light years) from the Earth | science |
ek'mishan | technology | the application of science, especially to industrial or commercial objectives; | science |
ek'tal | science | the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanation of phenomena | science |
ek'tra-ek'tallar | earth sciences | earth sciences | science |
ek'tukh-tal | mineralogy | the study of minerals, including their distribution, identification, and properties | science |
el-galk | free radical | An atom/group of atoms that has at least one unpaired electron and is therefore unstable and highly reactive | science |
el-u'gal | free electron | electron that is not attached to an atom or ion or molecule but is free to move under the influence of an electric field | science |
esh-tukhaya | oxygenation | the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen; e.g. the oxygenation of the blood | science |
esh-tukhovaya | oxidation | the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction | science |
fah'nehw | condense | undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; to cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid | science |
faik | data | a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn (VLI) | science |
falun-krus | ion | an atom or a group of atoms that has acquired a net electric charge by gaining or losing one or more electrons | science |
falun-krus-tukh | electrolyte | fluid that conducts electricity used in a cell/battery | science |
falun-shetaya | ionization | the formation of or separation into ions by heat, electrical discharge, radiation, or chemical reaction | science |
fereik-tor | synthesize | to combine so as to form a new, complex product | science |
fereikan | synthesis | the combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole | science |
folayek | reactor | a nuclear reactor; a circuit element, such as a coil, used to introduce reactance | science |
fu-vel | prototype | an original type, form, or instance serving as a basis or standard for later stages, sometimes a full-scale model | science |
galk | radical | am atom or a group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron | science |
galu | atom | the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element (VLI) | science |
galu- | atomic | of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small (adjective) | science |
galu-dahshau-folayek | fission reactor | place where fission takes place under controlled circumstances | science |
galu-dahshau-torvak | fission product | byproduct of nuclear fission | science |
galu-dahshau-yehat | fissionable | capable of undergoing fission: fissionable nuclear material | science |
galu-dahshaya | fission | a nuclear reaction in which an atomic nucleus splits into fragments usually of comparable mass | science |
galu-dahsu | isotope | one of two or more atoms having the same atomic number but different mass numbers | science |
galu-kaunshau-folayek | fusion reactor | a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy | science |
galu-kaunshaya | fusion | a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy | science |
galu-rasath | atomic weight | the ratio of the atomic mass of an element to half the atomic mass of carbon-12 | science |
galu-saya'es | radioactivity | spontaneous emission of radiation, either directly from unstable atomic nuclei or as a consequence of a nuclear reaction | science |
galu-saya-dahsu | radioisotope | a naturally or artificially produced radioactive isotope of an element | science |
galu-sayuk | radioactive | of, exhibiting, or caused by the emission of radiation from an unstable atomic nucleus | science |
galu-sayuk nehaya | radioactive decay | spontaneous disintegration of a radionuclide accompanied by the emission of ionizing radiation in the form of alpha or beta particles or gamma rays | science |
galu-shivak | atomic mass | the mass (in atomic mass units) of an isotope of an element | science |
galu-su'us | atomic number | the order of an element in Mendeleyev's table of the elements; equal to the number of protons in the nucleus or electrons in the neutral state of an atom of an element | science |
galu-svitan | nucleus (atomic) | the positively charged central region of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons and containing almost all of the mass of the atom | science |
galu-tepul | atomic energy | the energy released by a nuclear reaction | science |
galu-thorshek | fission bomb | an explosive weapon of great destructive power derived from the rapid release of energy caused by fission | science |
galu-tor-tal | nuclear physics | the scientific study of the forces, reactions, and internal structures of atomic nuclei | science |
galu-velek | atomic structure | the structure of an atom, theoretically consisting of a positively charged nucleus surrounded and neutralized by negatively charged electrons revolving in orbits at varying distances from the nucleus | science |
galu-wak-vel | atomic clock | a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules | science |
galupik | atomic | of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small (adjective) | science |
galupik | nuclear | of or relating to atomic nuclei; using or derived from the energy of atomic nuclei; of, using, or possessing atomic or hydrogen bombs | science |
gen-lis-tal | linguistics | the humanistic study of language and literature; the scientific study of language | science |
gen-lis-tal | linguistics | the humanistic study of language and literature; the scientific study of language | science |
gisam-tal | toxicology | the study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons and the treatment of poisoning | science |
ha'gal | photon | the quantum of electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime | science |
ha'zehl | ray | a thin line or narrow beam of light or other radiant energy; radiance; light | science |
ha-ek'shal | ecosphere | ecosphere | science |
ha-ek'torektra | ecosystem | a community of animals, plants, bacteria and tis interrelated physical/chemical environment | science |
ha-tin-tal | biostratigraphy | the study of the spatial and temporal distribution of fossil organisms as a means of dating rock strata | science |
hasausu | pathology | the scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences | science |
hash-tal | aeronautics | the design and construction of aircraft; the theory and practice of aircraft navigation | science |
hinek-tal | osteology | the branch of anatomy that deals with the structure and function of bones; the bone structure or system of an animal` | science |
igen-tukh-vohraun | aerodynamic braking | a spaceflight maneuver that reduces the high point of an elliptical orbit (apoapsis) by flying the vehicle through the atmosphere at the low point of the orbit (periapsis) | science |
irak-nahan | telepathy | communication through means other than the senses,such as the mind | science |
kahai-sfek | flash point | the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be made to ignite in air | science |
kal | node | a knob, knot, protuberance, or swelling; point or region of virtually zero amplitude in a periodic system (physics) | science |
kan-falek'es | boiling point | the temperature at which a liquid boils at a fixed pressure, especially under standard atmospheric conditions | science |
kastik-sagan-tal | phytogeography | the study of the geographic distribution of plants; also called geobotany | science |
kastik-shila-tal | phytosociology | the branch of ecology that deals with the characteristics, classification, relationships, and distribution of plant communities | science |
katek-daya | placebo effect | the beneficial effect in a patient that arises from the patient's expectations concerning the treatment rather than from the treatment itself | science |
katrom | current | a flow of electricity through a conductor | science |
kau-nol-naliveh | ribitol | reduction product of ribose (–CHO at position 1 of ribose reduced to –CH2OH). | science |
keh-ketek | tetramer | a polymer consisting of four identical monomers | science |
keh-masunol-torvauk | methanogenic | producing methane | science |
kek'yed | theorem | an idea that has been demonstrated as true or is assumed to be so demonstrable | science |
kha'khek | chemical | produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules; of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes | science |
khush-raf | piezoelectric | relating to or involving piezoelectricity | science |
khush-raf-tepul | piezoelectricity | the generation of electricity or of electric polarity in dielectric crystals subjected to mechanical stress | science |
khushik | crystalline | consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals; transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity | science |
kih-saya | delta radiation | characterized by very fast electrons produced in quantity by alpha particles or other fast energetic charged particles knocking orbiting electrons out of atoms | science |
kipof | accumulator | a register or electric circuit in a calculator or computer, in which the results of arithmetical and logical operations are formed | science |
kla-hil | research | scholarly or scientific investigation or inquiry; close, careful study (noun) | science |
kla-hil-tor | research | to study (something) thoroughly so as to present in a detailed, accurate manner; to do research for (verb) | science |
kla-hilan | researching | systematic investigation to establish facts | science |
komak | genus | a taxonomic category ranking below a family and above a species and generally consisting of a group of species exhibiting similar characteristics | science |
kominsu-tal | anthropology | the scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of human | science |
kov-meil-tal | petrochemistry | the chemistry of petroleum and its derivatives | science |
kritash-ek'tal | cybernetics | the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems) (pertaining to robots) | science |
kurtra | spectrum | the distribution of a characteristic of a physical system or phenomenon, especially the distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source | science |
kusilaya | resonance | vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency as the natural frequency of the resonating system | science |
lafitau | chlorinate | to chlorinate (as in to cholorinate water) | science |
lafitaya | chlorination | disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound; the addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds | science |
lap-kuv-tal | dendrochronology | the science of dating events and variations in environment in former periods by comparative study of growth rings in trees and aged wood | science |
laptra-ek'tal | forestry | the science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests | science |
le-suma-tal | glaciology | the scientific study of glaciers and their effects on the landscape | science |
luk-tal | mycology | the branch of botany that deals with fungi; the fungi native to a region; the composition or characteristics of a particular fungus | science |
mair-neik-vakav'es (MNV) | extremely low frequency (ELF) | extremely low frequency (ELF) | science |
mair-pid-vakav'es (MPV) | extremely high frequency (EHF) | extremely high frequency (EHF) | science |
malat-tal | ecology | the science of the relationships between organisms and their environments | science |
masu-dvun-tal | hydrodynamics | the branch of science that deals with the dynamics of fluids, especially incompressible fluids, in motion | science |
masu-mish-tal | hydraulics | the physical science and technology of the static and dynamic behavior of fluids | science |
masu-shom-tal | hydrostatics | the branch of physics that deals with fluids at rest and under pressure | science |
masu-tal | hydrology | study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on the earth's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere | science |
masutra-ha-tal | marine biology | the study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems | science |
masutra-mish-tal | oceanology | the exploration and scientific study of the ocean and its phenomena; also called oceanography | science |
masutra-tal | oceanography | the exploration and scientific study of the ocean and its phenomena; also called oceanology | science |
meil-folaya | chemical reaction | a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | science |
meil-masu | solution | a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these (chemical) | science |
meil-tal | chemistry | the science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems | science |
meil-tel | chemical bond | an electrical force linking atoms | science |
meil-vo'ektaya | chemical balance | a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis | science |
meil-vo'ihn | chemical equation | a representation, using chemical symbols in a form resembling a mathematical equation, of the process involved in a chemical reaction | science |
meilaktra | chemical compound | a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight | science |
meilaktra | compound | a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight (chemical) | science |
meli(-tukh) | chemical | produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules; of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes (VLI) | science |
mish-shal | engineering | a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located | science |
mish-tal | engineering | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | science |
na | pole | one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated; a magnetic pole | science |
na'gal | polaron | a conducting electron in an ionic crystal together with the induced polarization of the surrounding lattice | science |
na'gel-vunai | polaron field | polaron field | science |
na-shid-nisan | field test | to test a device/method under actual operating conditions | science |
nala-kaunshaya | fusion | the state of being combined into one body (biol.) | science |
nala-meil-tal | cytochemistry | the biochemistry of cells, especially that of the macromolecules responsible for cell structure and function | science |
nala-rehsaya | ternary fission | ternary fission (ternary as an adj. means having three units or components or elements) | science |
nala-rehsaya | ternary fission | fission that is comprised of three elements or components | science |
nala-tal | cytology | the branch of biology that deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells | science |
nala-tol-tal | cytogenetics | the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes) | science |
naliveh-zalu | zymase | the enzyme complex in yeasts that catalyzes the breakdown of sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide | science |
narafek | electrode | electrode | science |
narak'es | polarity | intrinsic polar separation, alignment, or orientation, especially of a physical property (e.g. magnetic polarity; ionic polarity) | science |
narakau | polarize | to induce polarization in; impart polarity to; to cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions | science |
natesh | modulus | a quantity that expresses the degree to which a substance possesses a property, such as elasticity | science |
ne'hish-falek-vel | autoclave | a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments (noun) | science |
ne-koshtri-tal | ethnology | study of comparitive cultures of various peoples including characteristics, distribution, folkways, etc. | science |
ne-seshan | gravity | the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface | science |
nen-pi'gal | elementary particle | elementary particle | science |
nen-pi'gal | fundamental particle | a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter | science |
nik-tok | formula | an established form of words or symbols for use in a ceremony or procedure | science |
nik-tok-tor | formulate | to state as or reduce to a formula; to express in systematic terms or concepts | science |
nisayek | probe | a substance, such as DNA, that is radioactively labeled or otherwise marked and used to detect or identify another substance in a sample | science |
nodo-velak | fixed element | being in a stable, combined form | science |
nodolaya | fixation | the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into compounds, such as ammonia (chem.) | science |
norak | amp(ere) | the basic unit of electric current adopted under the System International d'Unites | science |
numo-ha-tal | microbiology | the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms | science |
o'ngiwl | chain | a group of atoms bonded in a spatial configuration like links in a chain | science |
os-shidik | plesiomorphic | describes primitive or generalized characteristics that arose early in the evolutionary history of a taxonomic group; similar in form | science |
os-shidik | primitive | not derived from something else; primary or basic; of or relating to an earliest or original stage or state; primeval | science |
pa-tukh-di'kizh | gas exchange | an exchange of gasses | science |
pa-tukh-ek'kat | gas constant | a constant, equal to 8.314 joules per Kelvin or 1.985 calories per degree Celsius | science |
pal | age | a period in the history of humankind marked by a distinctive characteristic or achievement usually shorter than an epoch | science |
parh-shal | ecotone | the zone wherein 2 different forms of vegetable life contend for dominance; transistion between 2 zones | science |
pasi-hasam | exotoxin | a toxin formed within and excreted by an organism that is not itself toxic | science |
pi'gal-dvum-tor-raf-toraru-masu | electrophoresis | the motion of colloidal particles suspended in a fluid medium, due to the influence of an electric field on the medium | science |
pid-spayek | superconductor | the flow of electric current without resistance in certain metals, alloys, and ceramics at temperatures near absolute zero | science |
pih-saya | gamma radiation | electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength | science |
pihl | quark | any of a group of six elementary particles having electric charges of a magnitude 1/3 or 2/3 that of the electron; six flavors of quarks | science |
pla'dor-leshanik | dorsiferous | borne on the back; as the sori of ferns (botony) | science |
pral-yut | waveguide | a system of material boundaries in the form of a solid dielectric rod or dielectric-filled tubular conductor capable of guiding high-frequency electromagnetic waves | science |
pseth-le-sumau | freeze-dry | to preserve (food, for example) by rapid freezing and drying in a high vacuum | science |
purtwi | watt | an International System unit of power equal to one joule per second | science |
purtwi'es | wattage | an amount of power, especially electric power, expressed in watts or kilowatts; the electric power required by an appliance or device | science |
raf-a'rak(-) | electropositive | having the property of becoming positively electrified by contact or chemical action | science |
raf-ar'kada-dvelek | electronic switch | electronic switch | science |
raf-dataya | electric propulsion | electric propulsion | science |
raf-dvun-nekwitaya | electromotive force | that which tends to produce a flow of electricity from one point to another | science |
raf-dvun-tal | electrokenetics | a branch of physics that deals with the motion of electrically charged particles | science |
raf-khrasaya | electrical discharge | electrical discharge | science |
raf-mish-tal | electrical engineering | electrical engineering | science |
raf-nifaya | electrolysis | act of attracting positive ions to an cathode, negative ions to a anode; removing hair by electricity | science |
raf-seshan-dvelek | electromagnetic switch | electromagnetic switch | science |
raf-seshan-ferek | electromagnetic generator | electromagnetic generator | science |
raf-seshan-kebi | electromagnetic unit | electromagnetic unit | science |
raf-seshan-pral | electromagnetic wave | electromagnetic wave | science |
raf-seshan-sagaya | electromagnetic pulse (EMP) | electromagnetic pulse (EMP) | science |
raf-seshan-saya | electromagnetic radiation | electromagnetic radiation | science |
raf-seshan-vel | electromagnet | a core of iron surrounded by a coil which electricity passes through, becomes a magnet | science |
raf-seshan-vimevilaya | electromagnetic induction | electromagnetic induction | science |
raf-seshan-vunai | electromagnetic field (EMF) | electromagnetic field (EMF) | science |
raf-slaun | electronic plating | to coat an object with metal by electrodeposition | science |
raf-spa'es | electric conductivity | electric conductivity | science |
raf-tepul | electricity | the physical phenomena arising from the behavior of electrons and protons that is caused by the attraction of particles with opposite charges and the repulsion of particles with the same charge | science |
raf-tepul-sagan | electrical power distribution | electrical power distribution | science |
raf-toranu-masu | electrodynamic fluid | electrodynamic fluid [no definition available] | science |
raf-u'rak(-) | electronegative | having the property of becoming negatively electrified by contact or chemical action | science |
rafaya | electrification | electrification | science |
ral'es | volume | the amplitude or loudness of a sound | science |
ralash-tal | acoustics | the study of the physical properties of sound | science |
rasath | weight | a measure of the heaviness of an object | science |
reh-ketek | trimer | a molecule formed by combining three identical smaller molecules | science |
rihamau-un | check digit | a form of redundancy check used for error detection, the decimal equivalent of a binary checksum | science |
rirish-yehat | immiscible | that cannot undergo mixing or blending: immiscible elements | science |
rish-hakar | hybrid vigor | increased vigor or other superior qualities arising from the crossbreeding of genetically different plants or animals; also called heterosis | science |
rish-vikantaya | cross-fertilization | fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species | science |
risolek-to'ovayek | hydroponics | cultivation of plants in nutrient solution rather than in soil | science |
risov-ladik | anaerobic | living or active in the absence of free oxygen; not aerobic | science |
rushan-tavat | conversion ratio | (in a reactor) the number of fissionable atoms produced by each fissionable atom that is destroyed; | science |
s'udish-ha-tal | exobiology | the study of the possibility of living organisms elsewhere in the universe than on Earth/Vulcan | science |
sadvun-tukh | extender | chemical term | science |
sagau | pulse (physics) | to undergo a series of intermittent occurrences characterized by brief, sudden changes in a quantity (verb) | science |
sagaya | pulse (physics) | any of a series of intermittent occurrences characterized by a brief sudden change in a quantity (noun) | science |
sahr'gal | tachyon | a hypothetical subatomic particle that always travels faster than the speed of light, can be used to detect objects concealed by a Romulan cloaking device | science |
sahr'gal-vunai | tachyon field | a field made up of tachyon particles | science |
sahr'gal-zehl | tachyon beam | a beam made up of tachyon particles used to detect objects concealed by a Romulan cloaking device | science |
salash | stream | the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression | science |
samekhik | hereditary | transmitted or capable of being transmitted genetically from parent to offspring | science |
samu-tor- | cryogenic | of or relating to very low temperatures; requiring or suitable to cryogenic storage (adj.) | science |
samu-tor-masu | cryogenic fluid | the fluid injected into a subject before being frozen | science |
samu-torik | cryogenic | of or relating to very low temperatures; requiring or suitable to cryogenic storage (adj.) | science |
samu-tukh-tal | cryogenics | the production of low temperatures or the study of low-temperature phenomena | science |
sanan-dvatai | exclusion principle | the principle that two particles of a given type, such as electrons, protons, or neutrons, cannot simultaneously occupy a particular quantum state | science |
sanek-yehat | permeable | that can be permeated or penetrated, especially by liquids or gases | science |
sapataya | outgassing | to remove embedded gas from (a solid), as by heating or reducing the pressure; to lose gas, as from a solid | science |
sasak | diffusion | the process of diffusing or the condition of being diffused; the scattering of incident light by reflection from a rough surface; the transmission of light through a translucent material | science |
sasau | transmit | to send from one person, thing, or place to another; convey; to cause to spread; pass on; to impart or convey to others by heredity or inheritance; hand down; to pass along (news or information); communicate | science |
sasaya | transmission | something, such as a message, that is transmitted; the act or process of transmitting; the sending of a signal, picture, or other information from a transmitter | science |
sash | acid - compound | any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt (compound) (VLI) | science |
sash'es | acidity | the state, quality, or degree of being acid; hyperacidity | science |
sash- | acidic | tending to form an acid (adj.) | science |
sash-masu | acid - solution | a substance that yields hydrogen ions when dissolved in water (solution) (VLI) | science |
sashik | acidic | tending to form an acid (adj.) | science |
sasov-mashavek | condenser | a hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat; an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid (chem.) | science |
sasov-masu | condensation | the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state (liquid) | science |
sasuhlitaya | permutation | a complete change; a transformation; the act of altering a given set of objects in a group | science |
satev-tukh | fallout | the descent of minute particles of radioactive material resulting from the explosion of an A-bomb | science |
seshan-vunai | magnetic field | the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle | science |
sfek t'le-sumaya | freezing point | the temperature at which a liquid of specified composition solidifies under a specified pressure | science |
shal-ha-ves | ecotype | subspecies or variety adapated to specific environments | science |
shal-ne-koshtri | ecospecies | a species of plant, natural or cultivated, interfertile and highly adapted to its habitat | science |
shek-tukh-mayik | ferriferous | yielding iron, as rocks | science |
shi-raf- | electrostatic | a branch of physics dealing with the phenomena accompanying electric charges at rest; static electricity | science |
shi-raf-falun | electrostatic charge | static electric shock | science |
shi-raf-tal | electrostatics | a branch of physics dealing with the phenomena accompanying electric charges at rest; static electricity | science |
shi-raf-vimevilaya | electrostatic induction | electrostatic induction | science |
shi-raf-vunai | electrostatic field | electrostatic field | science |
shi-rafik | electrostatic | a branch of physics dealing with the phenomena accompanying electric charges at rest; static electricity | science |
shi-rafik fo-dan | electrostatic shield | electrostatic shield | science |
shila-tal | sociology | the study of human social behavior, especially the study of the origins, organization, institutions, and development of human society | science |
shivak | mass | the physical volume or bulk of a solid body; the the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field (physics) | science |
si-hali-torai | extravehicular activity (EVA) | a space walk; a walk outside the spacecraft | science |
sih-nehaya | alpha decay | the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus by emission of an alpha particle | science |
sih-pi'gal | alpha particle | a positively charged particle, indistinguishable from a helium atom nucleus and consisting of two protons and two neutrons | science |
sih-saya | alpha radiation | the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay | science |
sih-sayek | alpha emitter | something that emits an alpha particle | science |
sih-zehllar | alpha rays | the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay | science |
siselau | ferment | any substance or agent producing fermentation (enzymes, yeasts, certain bacteria, etc) | science |
siselaya | fermentation | the breakdown of organic compounds, like glucose into ethyl alcohol through the action of zymase | science |
ska'gal | neutrino | any of three electrically neutral subatomic particles in the lepton family; an elementary particle with zero charge and zero mass | science |
slor-masu-tal | limnology | the scientific study of the life and phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes and ponds | science |
smol-tal | algology | the applied science of soils in relation to crops | science |
snazh(-tukh) | plasma | electrically neutral, highly ionized gas composed of ions, electrons, and neutral particles distinct from solids, liquids, and normal gases (physics) | science |
solek-pi'mev-masu'es | capillary moisture | capillary moisture (no definition available) | science |
solek-pi'mev-torai | capillary action | the interaction between contacting surfaces of a liquid and a solid that distorts the liquid surface from a planar shape | science |
solektra-hutaya-tal | seismology | the geophysical science of earthquakes and the mechanical properties of the earth | science |
solektra-shid-tal | geomorphology | the study of the evolution and configuration of landforms | science |
sov-dvun-falekan | aerodynamic heating | the heating of a solid body produced by the passage of fluid (such as air) over a body such as a meteor, missile, or airplane | science |
sov-dvun-tal | aerodynamics | the study of the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere | science |
sov-falek-tal | aerothermodynamics | the thermodynamics of gases and especially of air | science |
sov-vi-seshaya | air absorption | air absorption (no definition available) | science |
sovash | base | any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water (chemistry) | science |
sovash- | alkaline | having a pH greater than 7; of, relating to, or containing an alkali; having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions (adj.) | science |
sovash-ashauk | basophilic | relating to tissue components that stain readily with basic dyes | science |
sovashik | alkaline | having a pH greater than 7; of, relating to, or containing an alkali; having a relatively low concentration of hydrogen ions (adj.) | science |
spa'es | conductivity | the transmission of heat or electricity or sound | science |
spa- | conductive | having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity (adjective) | science |
span | conduction | the transmission of heat or electricity or sound | science |
spayik | conductive | having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity (adjective) | science |
spolek | experiment | the act or operation designed to discover, test, or illustrate a truth (noun) (anc.) | science |
spolek-lafosh | experimental error | any error inherent in an experiment | science |
sposhan-wakrubaya | quantum evolution | an an attempt to provide a theoretical mechanism which would skew random mutations in favor of some outcome beneficial to the cell | science |
su-malat-tal | synecology | the study of the ecological interrelationships among communities of organisms | science |
su-torai-tal | praxeology | the study of human conduct | science |
sutorik | synthetic | produced by synthesis, especially not of natural origin; not natural or genuine; artificial or contrived | science |
svital-vel t'masu-shidau | hygroscopic nucleus | a nucleus that absorbs moisture (as from the air) | science |
svitan-vel t'le-sumaya | freezing nucleus | freezing nucleus | science |
t'gal-ha'zehl | electron beam | electron beam; a beam of electrons | science |
ta'gal | neutron | an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus | science |
takurek | prism | optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image; break white light into a rainbow | science |
tal t'ip-ha-vellar | cryptozoology | the study of animals whose existence has not been proven. | science |
tal t'kas-sa-nei | palynology | the scientific study of spores and pollen | science |
tal- | scientific | of, relating to, or employing the methodology of science (adj) | science |
talik | scientific | of, relating to, or employing the methodology of science (adj) | science |
talkup-ek'tal | exact science | a science whose data are theoretically predictable on the basis of strict quantitative laws (e.g. physics) | science |
tauk-tal | speleology | the scientific study of caves; exploration of caves | science |
tauk-titaya | speleothem | a formal term for what is also known as a cave formation, and are the result of the interactions among water, rock, and the atmosphere within caves | science |
te'koshif | architecture | the art and science of designing and erecting buildings (anc.) | science |
tehn-a'gal | antiproton | an unstable negatively charged proton; the antiparticle of a proton | science |
tehn-pi'gal | antiparticle | a particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties | science |
tehn-pihl | antiquark | the antiparticle of a quark | science |
tehn-ska'gal | antineutrino | the antiparticle of the neutrino | science |
tehn-ta'gal | antineutron | the antiparticle of the neutron | science |
tehn-tukh | antimatter | a hypothetical form of matter that is identical to physical matter except that its atoms are composed of antielectrons, antiprotons, and antineutrons | science |
tehn-u'gal | positron | an elementary particle having the same mass and magnitude of charge as an electron but exhibiting a positive charge; a positive electron | science |
tepul | energy | the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs; an exertion of force | science |
terkarf-vel | floccule | a small, loosely held mass or aggregate of fine particles, resembling a tuft of wool | science |
threshan | speed | the rate or a measure of the rate of motion, especially the distance traveled divided by the time of travel (noun) | science |
tih-nehaya | beta decay | the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus accompanied by emission of a beta particle | science |
tih-pi'gal | beta particle | a high-speed electron or positron, especially one emitted in radioactive decay | science |
tih-saya | beta radiation | the electromagnetic radiation released by a beta particle | science |
tih-sayek | beta emitter | a device that emits beta particles | science |
tih-zehllar | beta rays | a stream of beta particles, especially of electrons | science |
tol-patra | gene pool | the collective genetic information contained within a population of sexually reproducing organisms | science |
tol-yumaya | gene flow | transfer of genes from one population to another of the same species, as by migration or the dispersal of seeds and pollen | science |
tor-tal | physics | the science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two | science |
torai-tikh | catalyst | a substance, usually used in small amounts relative to the reactants, that modifies and increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process | science |
toruk | volt | the difference of electric potential between two points on a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between the points is one | science |
toruk'es | voltage | electromotive force or potential difference, usually expressed in volts | science |
torupik el'mish | active device | a device that exhibits gain (current or voltage, or both) and has a directional electronic function (e.g. transistor) | science |
torupik kapol | active filter | a filter circuit which includes electronic components that are active, in the electronic device sense (e.g. transistors, op amps) | science |
torupik narafek | active electrode | a small electrode whose exciting effect is used to stimulate or record potentials from a localized area | science |
torupik rihkal | active margin | active margin (no definition available) | science |
torupik tehnaya | active resistance | active resistance (no definition available) | science |
tral | surge | a heavy billowing or swelling motion like that of great waves; wave motion with low height and a shorter period than a swell | science |
tsuri-tala | absolute value | a numerical value regardless of its sign | science |
tukh-masu-folaya | hydrolysis | decomposition of a chemical compound by reaction with water, such as the dissociation of a dissolved salt | science |
tukh-nisau | assay | to subject to chemical analysis; to examine by trial or experiment; put to a test; to evaluate; assess (verb) | science |
tum-vel-ek'tal | computer science | the study of computer technology, including hardware and software | science |
u'gal | electron | negatively charged atomic particle | science |
u'gal-fo | electron shell | "orbit" an electron has around the nucleus | science |
u'gal-salash | electron stream | electron stream | science |
u'gal-shif | electron pair | electron pair | science |
u'gal-shivak | electron mass | electron mass | science |
u'gal-yumau-tal | electronics | electronics (study of) | science |
u'rak | negative (polarity) | having a negative pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) | science |
u'rak-falun | negative (charge) | of or relating to an electric charge of the same sign as that of an electron, indicated by the symbol (-); having a lower electric potential | science |
ukraluk-tal | herpetology | the branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians | science |
ul-wihka | hypothesis | a tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation | science |
ulef-ha'kiv | half-life | the time required for half the nuclei in a sample of a specific isotopic species to undergo radioactive decay | science |
urokasaya | agriculture | the science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock; farming | science |
urozh-solek-tal | agronomy | application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production; scientific agriculture | science |
vakav'es-dahtayek | frequency doubler | frequency doubler | science |
vakav'es-fereikek | frequency synthesizer | A device which translates the stable frequency of a precision frequency standard into a number of frequencies | science |
vakav'es-kesaya | frequency response | a response depicting the output-to-input ratio of a transducer as a function of frequency | science |
vakav'es-nakihtalaya | frequency modulation (FM) | modulation of the frequency of the (radio) carrier wave | science |
vakav'es-sagan | frequency distribution | a distribution of observed frequencies of occurrence of the values of a variable | science |
vakav'es-tekeret | frequency deviation | the amount by which a frequency differs from a prescribed value | science |
vakav'es-wivel'es | frequency tolerance | frequency tolerance | science |
vakav'es-zhel | frequency band | a band of adjacent radio frequencies e.g., for transmitting radio or television signals | science |
vesh-aushfa-tal | paleozoology | the branch of paleontology that deals with animal fossils and ancient animal life | science |
vesh-ha-tal | paleontology | the study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms | science |
vesh-kastik-tal | paleobotany | the study of fossil plants | science |
vesh-kitau-tal | paleography | the study and scholarly interpretation of earlier, especially ancient, writing and forms of writing | science |
vesh-komihnsu-tal | paleoanthropology | the study of extinct members of the genus Homo sapiens | science |
vesh-koshtri | paleospecies | a group of similar fossils whose range of morphological variation does not exceed the range of variation of a closely related living species | science |
vesh-malat-tal | paleoecology | the branch of ecology that deals with the interaction between ancient organisms and their environment | science |
veshtsu-tal | archeology | the systematic study of past human life and culture by the recovery and examination of remaining material evidence e.g. graves | science |
vi'rish-yehat | miscible | that can be mixed in all proportions; used of liquids | science |
vi-seshau-kurtra | absorption spectrum | the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that has passed through a medium that absorbed radiation of certain wavelengths | science |
vi-seshau-zhel | absorption band | a dark band in the spectrum of white light that has been transmitted through a substance that exhibits absorption at selective wavelengths | science |
vuhlkansu-tal | vulcantology | the study of the Vulcan people; the sociology of Vulcans | science |
vunadl-karik'es | field strength | strength of a magnetic field (?) | science |
vunai | field | a region of space characterized by a physical property, eg gravitational or electromagnetic force (noun) | science |
vunai-katrom | field current | field current | science |
vunai-khrasaya | field discharge | field discharge | science |
vunai-pakuv | field coil | an electric coil around a field magnet used to generate a magnetic field, as in an electric motor | science |
vunai-seshan-vel | field magnet | a magnet that produces the magnetic field in a generator or electric motor | science |
vunai-vakav'es | field frequency | field frequency | science |
wak'gal | chroniton | a partical that can be used for many things including time travel and weapons | science |
wak'gal-zehl(ek) | chroniton beam | chroniton beam [no definition available] | science |
wakrubau-tav | evolutionary rate | speed of evolution | science |
wakrubau-venek | evolutionary trend | evolutionary trend | science |
wakrubau-zehl'es | evolutionary lineage | a single line of evolution; such as the concept that man (Terrans) came from the great apes | science |
wakrubaya | evolution | an enfolding process of development | science |
wein-makh | cover glass | a small and very thing piece of glass used to cover the specimen on a microscope slide | science |
weizehl-folaya | chain reaction | a series of events in which each induces or influences the next; a series of reactions in which one product of a reacting set is a reactant in the following set | science |
wihka | theory | a set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena, especially one that has been repeatedly tested or is widely accepted and can be used to make predictions about natural phenomena | science |
yontayek t'ek'tal-zup-shal | Bunsen burner | a small laboratory burner consisting of a vertical metal tube connected to a gas source and producing a very hot flame from a mixture of gas and air let in through adjustable holes at the base | science |
za-zalu | zymogen | any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active | science |
zat-vulu | acute angle | an angle less than 90 degrees but more than 0 degrees | science |
zhit-vesht-tal | etymology | literal sense of a word; study of the origin of words | science |
zul-kunel-tal | vulcanology | the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena | science |
zun-shif | dyad | an atom, element or radical that has a combining power of two (chem.); one pair of chromosomes | science |
zup-dvun-tal | ergonomics | concerned with the problem of how to fit a job to a human's anatomomy to enhance efficiency | science |
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