A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Surfactant
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n- a molecule containing both hydrophilic (water loving, polar) and hydrophobic (water hating, nonpolar) parts, thus enabling the mixture of two generally imiscible (noncompatable) solvents such as oil and water.
Surfactant meaning & definition 1 of Surfactant.
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a substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid (= the natural force existing in a liquid that holds its surface together) :
Surfactant meaning & definition 2 of Surfactant.
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