phase space | (physics) an ideal space in which the coordinate dimensions represent the variables that are required to describe a system or substance, a multidimensional phase space |
way path way of life | a course of conduct, the path of virtue, we went our separate ways, our paths in life led us apart, genius usually follows a revolutionary path |
primrose path | a life of ease and pleasure |
line of least resistance path of least resistance | the easiest way, In marrying him she simply took the path of least resistance |
phase I clinical trial phase I | a clinical trial on a few persons to determine the safety of a new drug or invasive medical device, for drugs, dosage or toxicity limits should be obtained |
phase II clinical trial phase II | a clinical trial on more persons than in phase I, intended to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment for the condition it is intended to treat, possible side effects are monitored |
phase III clinical trial phase III | a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects, after successful conclusion of these clinical trials it will receive formal approval from the FDA |
phase IV clinical trial phase IV | sometimes the FDA approves a drug for general use but requires the manufacturer to continue to monitor its effects, during this phase the drug may be tried on slightly different patient populations than those studied in earlier trials |
preclinical trial preclinical test preclinical phase | a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects, conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial |
phase-out | the act or instance of a planned discontinuation |
slowdown lag retardation | the act of slowing down or falling behind |
relative congener congenator congeneric | an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) |
bridle path bridle road | a path suitable for riding or leading horses (but not for cars) |
flare path | an airstrip outline with lights to guide an airplane pilot in landing |
maximum and minimum thermometer | thermometer that records the highest and lowest temperatures reached during a period of time |
path | a way especially designed for a particular use |
towpath towing path | a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats |
phase | (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun), the full phase of the moon |
difference | the quality of being unlike or dissimilar, there are many differences between jazz and rock |
atomic mass atomic weight relative atomic mass | (chemistry) the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units |
molecular weight relative molecular mass | (chemistry) the sum of the relative atomic masses of the constituent atoms of a molecule |
deceleration slowing retardation | a decrease in rate of change, the deceleration of the arms race |
relative density | the ratio of the density of something to the density of a standard |
utmost uttermost maximum level best | the greatest possible degree, he tried his utmost |
retardation mental retardation backwardness slowness subnormality | lack of normal development of intellectual capacities |
difference threshold differential threshold difference limen differential limen | the smallest change in stimulation that a person can detect |
just-noticeable difference jnd | (psychophysics) the difference between two stimuli that (under properly controlled experimental conditions) is detected as often as it is undetected |
rank-order correlation coefficient rank-order correlation rank-difference correlation coefficient rank-difference correlation | the most commonly used method of computing a correlation coefficient between the ranks of scores on two variables |
phase modulation PM | modulation of the phase of the carrier wave |
relative clause | a clause introduced by a relative pronoun, `who visits frequently' is a relative clause in the sentence `John, who visits frequently, is ill' |
relative pronoun | a pronoun (as `that' or `which' or `who') that introduces a relative clause referring to some antecedent |
dispute difference difference of opinion conflict | a disagreement or argument about something important, he had a dispute with his wife, there were irreconcilable differences, the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats |
deviation divergence departure difference | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm, the deviation from the mean |
deflection deflexion refraction | the amount by which a propagating wave is bent |
Shining Path Sendero Luminoso SL | a terrorist group formed in Peru in the late s as a splinter group from the communist party of Peru, is among the most ruthless guerilla organizations in the world, seeks to destroy Peruvian institutions and replace them with a Maoist peasant regime, is involved in the cocaine trade, Shining Path has been responsible for , deaths |
air lane flight path airway skyway | a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another |
flight path | the path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air |
approach path approach glide path glide slope | the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing |
maximum | the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right |
path route itinerary | an established line of travel or access |
path track course | a line or route along which something travels or moves, the hurricane demolished houses in its path, the track of an animal, the course of the river |
retardant retardent retardation | any agent that retards or delays or hinders, flameetardant |
in-law relative-in-law | a relative by marriage |
relative relation | a person related by blood or marriage, police are searching for relatives of the deceased, he has distant relations back in New Jersey |
blood relation blood relative cognate sib | one related by blood or origin, especially on sharing an ancestor with another |
electric potential potential potential difference potential drop voltage | the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts |
refraction | the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another |
double refraction birefringence | splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly |
oxeye daisy Leucanthemum maximum Chrysanthemum maximum | similar to oxeye daisy |
shasta daisy Leucanthemum superbum Chrysanthemum maximum maximum | hybrid garden flower derived from Chrysanthemum maximum and Chrysanthemum lacustre having large white flower heads resembling oxeye daisies, often placed in the genus Chrysanthemum |