PRONOUNCING GLOSSARY 



TO THE STUDENT. This glossary is a collection of explanations 

 and simple definitions of words and terms as used in this book, as well 

 as the pronunciations of those which might present difficulties. The 

 meaning of each term has been made clear in the text at the time of its 

 first use. It is important, however, that the meanings and uses of these 

 terms become a permanent part of your vocabulary. Cultivate the habit 

 of referring to the glossary. 



The glossary affords an interesting means of review. Start anywhere 

 in the list of terms and see how many you can define in your own words. 

 Compare your definitions with those given here. Take a group of terms 

 and classify them according to the general subjects to which they refer. 

 Select terms and see if you can give examples or illustrations. In such 

 ways the use of this glossary will fix in your mind the special vocabulary 

 of General Science. 



KEY TO PRONUNCIATION 



a as in ale, maker 6 as in not, hot 



& as in am, hat 6 as in contented 



a as in final, account 6 as in 16rd, 6rder 



as in parent, care 6 as in obey, tobacco 



a as in arm, father 6 as in cooperate 



a as in ask, staff oias in oil,Jx>il 



a as in sofa, idea oo as in moon, boot 



& as in savage, senate 66 as in book, 16t>k 



e as in eve, concrete ou as in out, house 



5 as in end, pet u as in use, cube 

 e as in recent, novel u as in up, tub 



as in society, event u as in circus 



e as in ever, reader u as in burn, htirl 



i as in Ice, child u as in unite 



i as in pit, 111 zh as the z in seizure 



6 as in old, note 



Abdomen (ab-do'men) : The lower body cavity containing the stomach 



and intestines. 



Abnormal (ab-nor'mal) : Different from the type; irregular. 

 Absorption (ab-sorp'shwn) : The taking up of matter or energy by any 



substance. The taking up of fluids through membranes by living cells. 

 Accommodation: The adjustment of the lens of the eye to suit different 



distances; brought about by a change in the curvature of the surfaces 



of the lens. 



Acetylene (d-set'i-len) : A colorless gas used for lighting. 

 Acid: A substance which has a sour taste. The test for an acid is that 



it turns blue litmus paper red. 

 Adaptation: The way in which a living thing, or any of its parts, is 



fitted to its use or surroundings. 



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