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Jammu and Kashmir
(Encyclopedia) Jammu and Kashmir: see Kashmir.Jannes and Jambres
(Encyclopedia) Jannes and JambresJannes and Jambresjănˈēz, jămˈbrēz [key], in the Bible, opponents of Moses. Tradition gave these names to Pharaoh's magicians. One of the Pseudepigrapha bears their…Jachin and Boaz
(Encyclopedia) Jachin and BoazJachin and Boazjāˈkĭn, [key]Jachin and Boazbōˈăz [key], in the Bible, two pillars in front of Solomon's Temple, probably symbolic of God's presence.jelly and jam
(Encyclopedia) jelly and jam, gelatinous, sweet food prepared by preserving fresh fruits. Since most fresh fruits contain about 80% water and from 10% to 15% sugar, they are subject to fermentation.…arts and crafts
(Encyclopedia) arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-…lock and key
(Encyclopedia) lock and key, fastening fitted to an entryway, such as a gate or door, or a container, such as a cabinet, drawer or safe, to keep it closed and/or prevent unauthorized access or use.…Lofoten and Vesterålen
(Encyclopedia) LofotenLofotenlōˈfōtən [key] and VesterålenVesterålenvĕstˈərôlən [key], two contiguous island groups (1995 est. pop. 56,700), Nordland and Troms counties, NW Norway, in the Norwegian…oxidation and reduction
(Encyclopedia) oxidation and reduction, complementary chemical reactions characterized by the loss or gain, respectively, of one or more electrons by an atom or molecule. Originally the term…acids and bases
(Encyclopedia) acids and bases, two related classes of chemicals; the members of each class have a number of common properties when dissolved in a solvent, usually water. Another theory that…orchestra and orchestration
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Typical seating plan of a symphony orchestra orchestra and orchestration, an orchestra is a musical ensemble of mixed instruments based on strings and winds, under the…Trending
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