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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
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action, activity, natural process, natural action go
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
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chemical process, chemical change, chemical action go
(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
cracking
the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)
the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process)
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hydrocracking go
the process whereby hydrocarbon molecules of petroleum are broken down into kerosene and gasolene by the addition of hydrogen under high pressure in the presence of a catalyst