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Irish Mist: A famous liqueur produced in Ireland, consisting of Irish whiskey and heather honey.

Organic Chemistry: The study of compounds that contain carbon chemically bound to hydrogen, including synthesis, identification, modelling, and reactions of those compounds.

Oil Mist Lubrication-Wet Sump: Similar to Oil Mist Lubrication - Dry Sump, except that a pool of oil is developed in the bearing chamber. This oil pool will continue to supply oil to the bearing in the event that the oil . . . View Full Definition

Oil Mist Lubrication-Dry Sump: A method for lubricating anti-friction bearings which utilizes oil dispersed on an air stream. The mist is exhausted from the bearing housing so as not to permit oil to accumulate.

Mistletoe: A parasitic plant, species of which are found in Europe, Asia, and North America, having evergreen leaves and bearing white berries and small, yellow flowers. Often used as a Christmas decor . . . View Full Definition

Office Of The Chief Economist (OCE): The Office of the Chief Economist advises the Secretary of Agriculture on the economic implications of policies and programs affecting the U.S. food and fiber system and rural areas. The Chi . . . View Full Definition

Photochemistry: The study of chemical changes caused by light. For example, many of the key reactions that generate smog are photochemical.

Physical Chemistry: A branch of chemistry that studies chemical phenomena from a physical and mathematical perspective. Physical chemistry includes chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, spectroscopy, quantum chemi . . . View Full Definition

Thermistor-Thermally Sensitive Resistor: A semiconductor used to measure temperature: can be attached to an alarm or meter to detect motor overheating.

Thermochemistry: The study of heat absorbed or released during chemical changes.