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that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

organic process, biological process go
a process occurring in living organisms

development, growth, maturation, growing, ontogeny, ontogenesis go
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically

culture
(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)

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starter go
a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough