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Action Spectrum
- noun - the efficiency with which electromagnetic radiation produces a photochemical reaction plotted as a function of the wavelength of the radiation
Active Immunity
- noun - a form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing antigens
Actual Eviction
- noun - the physical ouster of a tenant from the leased premises; the tenant is relieved of any further duty to pay rent
Actuarial Table
- noun - a table of statistical data
Acute Gastritis
- noun - gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin)
Acute Glossitis
- noun - glossitis resulting from injury or infection and characterized by swelling and pain
Acyl Anhydrides
- noun - organic compounds that react with water to form an acid
Adaptive Optics
- - an optical system used in some telescopes since the 1980's which rapidly changes the shape of the primary reflecting mirror to adjust for distortions of light which are caused by atmospheric turbulence. By reducing the distortions caused by the atmosphere, telescopes fitted with such optics can achieve a higher resolving power than normal telescopes with static mirrors.