Glossary results for "H"

the place where an organism lives

a chemical element with the symbol Hf and atomic number 72

a psychoactive drug that can produce altered states of consciousness, characterized by changes in perception, thought, and mood

a group of three muscles in the back of the thigh that help bend the knee and extend the hip

a measure of the resistance of a material to localised plastic deformation induced by either mechanical indentation or abrasion

the process of gathering crops from a field or garden

a chemical element with the symbol Hs and atomic number 108

the process of a baby animal emerging from its egg

a newly hatched animal that has not yet fully developed

a situation that has the potential to cause harm

the part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth

a state of physical, mental, and social well-being

to perceive sound with the ears

a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body

the number of times your heart beats per minute

a form of energy that is transferred from one object to another due to a difference in temperature

a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather

the distance from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head

a German physicist who is known for his work on electromagnetic waves

means that the sun is at the centre of the solar system

the second lightest element in the universe, after hydrogen

half of a sphere

a plant that has a distinctive flavor and aroma, and that is used for its medicinal properties

animals that eat only plants

the branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians

a British engineer and physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of electricity and mechanics

a state of inactivity that some animals enter during the winter to survive cold weather and a lack of food

refers to the perceived frequency of a sound

the ability to see something easily, especially in low-light conditions or when there is a lot of glare

a chemical element with the symbol Ho and atomic number 67

means that something is all the same throughout

the scientific name for the human species

means that something is parallel to the horizon

complex chemical messengers that play a crucial role in orchestrating various physiological processes within an organism

a type of magnet that is shaped like a horseshoe

a unit of time that is equal to 3,600 seconds

a building that is used for human habitation

the bone in the upper arm

the air contains a lot of water vapour

something that is made up of two different things

the lightest element in the universe

a form of energy that uses the power of moving water to generate electricity

a type of skeleton that uses water pressure to maintain its shape

the practice of keeping yourself clean and healthy

a proposed explanation for a phenomenon