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(Encyclopedia) lead acetate, chemical compound, a white crystalline substance with a sweetish taste. Like other lead compounds, it is very poisonous. Lead acetate is soluble in water and glycerin.…barite
(Encyclopedia) baritebaritebârˈīt [key], barytesbarytesbərīˈtēz [key] [New Lat., from barium], or heavy spar, a white, yellow, blue, red, or colorless mineral. It is a sulfate of barium, BaSO4, found…Emporia
(Encyclopedia) Emporia Emporia ĕmpôrˈēə [key], city (2020 pop. 24,139), seat of Lyon co., E central Kans., in the…Easter Symbols and Traditions
A brief history of the spring holiday's celebrations Related Links Easter Features Easter Around the World Encyclopedia: Easter Encyclopedia: Jesus Christ Christians…wampum
(Encyclopedia) wampumwampumwämˈpəm [key] [New England Algonquian,=white string of beads], beads or disks made by Native Americans from the shells of mollusks found on the eastern coast or along the…coot
(Encyclopedia) coot, common name for a migratory marsh bird related to rails and gallinules and found in North America and Europe. The American coot (Fulica americana), or mud hen, is slate gray with…Japanese spaniel
(Encyclopedia) Japanese spaniel, breed of dainty, alert toy dog probably originating in ancient China and developed in Japan over many centuries. It stands about 9 in. (22.9 cm) high at the shoulder…blueprint
(Encyclopedia) blueprint, white-on-blue photographic print, commonly of a working drawing used during building or manufacturing. The plan is first drawn to scale on a special paper or tracing cloth…Canoe/Kayak in the 2012 Summer Olympics
First Olympic Appearance: 1924 by Gerry Brown and Mark Zurlo Did You Know? The four-person sprint kayaks can reach speeds fast enough to pull a water-skier. Related Links Olympics…Seuss on Stage
The Cat in the Hat is back on stage and in a national memorial by David Johnson Related Links Dr. Seuss BiographyDr. Seuss QuizReview: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Random House Dr. Seuss Site…Trending
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