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Modern Science & Tech

by Wordsmith @wordsmith

The vocabulary of popular science and technology: 77 words from hypothesis and entropy to neural, quantum and encryption.

• iterative Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop.
• data plural of datum
• neural Of, or relating to the nerves, neurons or the nervous system.
• probability The state of being probable.
• variable Able to vary or be varied.
• disruption An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
• mechanics The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
• neuron A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
• sustainable Able to be sustained.
• experiment A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.
• bandwidth The width, usually measured in hertz, of a frequency band.
• greenhouse A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

Definitions from Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0) and Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).