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bent down at the sides so as to give the upper part a rounded form

A plant genus of the family GENTIANACEAE. It is a source of swertiapuniside and iridoid glycosides.

type genus of the Pulicidae

Centralised refers to a system, structure, or organisation where decision-making, control, or authority is concentrated in a single central location, individual, or body. This could apply to various domains such as government, business, computing, etc., where authority, power, or activities are not distributed or delegated among various individuals or subdivisions but handled by a central core. It offers uniformity, consistency, and clear control, but may lack flexibility and adaptability.

a volcanic island in the Pacific, part of the Solomon Islands

Rocket propulsion is a method of acceleration or movement that involves the expulsion of high-speed gases through a nozzle. This action-reaction principle, famously described in Newtons Third Law, is the fundamental mechanism by which rockets achieve thrust, allowing them to move forward. Rocket propulsion is commonly used in space exploration for launching spacecrafts and satellites.

Low-interest generally refers to a situation where the interest rate set or offered is below the standard rate typically expected or available in the market. It is often applied in a financial context, referring to low rates on loans, credit cards, or other forms of credit extended by banks or other lending institutions. Lower interest rates often mean lesser costs for borrowing, making it more affordable for individuals or businesses.

not located or placed; not fixed in a place

Class Dicotyledones, also known as dicots, is a classification of flowering plants (angiosperms) that have two embryonic seed leaves or cotyledons during their initial stage of development. This class of plants usually have features such as leaves with net-like veins, flower parts in multiples of four or five, and the presence of a main root. Examples of Dicotyledones include roses, sunflowers, and apple trees. This class has now been largely replaced in modern classification by the clade Eudicots, though some botanists still use the Dicotyledones categorization.

Enantiomorphism is a concept in crystallography and chemistry that refers to the characteristic of certain crystals or molecules having a non-superimposable mirror image, similar to left and right hands. This property is associated with a lack of internal plane of symmetry or center of symmetry. In other words, enantiomorphism refers to the mirror-image relationship between two structures that are identical in every way except for being mirror images of each other, just like our left and right hands. These mirror-image pairs are called enantiomers or enantiomorphic pairs.

Biosystematics is a branch of biological science that involves the study of the diversity of organisms and their comparative and evolutionary relationships, based on a combination of taxonomic classification, identification, nomenclature and phylogenetic analysis. It essentially deals with the classification and categorization of organisms, considering both the observable characteristics (phenotype) and genetic traits (genotype). Biosystematics also deals with the evolutionary relationships among these organisms.

Weakly sentimental; maudlin.

The term 105th is an ordinal number that indicates the position or rank in a series or sequence. It refers to someone or something that comes immediately after the 104th and before the 106th. It is often used to label periods, anniversaries, congresses, parliaments, among others.

The revenue recognition principle is a cornerstone of accrual accounting together with the matching principle. They both determine the accounting period in which revenues and expenses are recognized. According to the principle, revenues are recognized when they are realized or realizable, and are earned (usually when goods are transferred or services rendered), no matter when cash is received. In cash accounting—in contrast—revenues are recognized when cash is received no matter when goods or services are sold.