| quarantine |
restricting the movement of animals to prevent the spread of disease |
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| quartzite |
Sedimentary rock comprising sand grains
(composed of the mineral quartz) in which the
grains interlock due to recrystallisation (usually
a result of heating), making the rock very hard |
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| quasar |
a massive, extremely dense star that emits prodigious amounts of x-rays and radio waves. Often found at the center of galaxies |
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| quick-sickness |
Dwarf Medlar poisoning . Most important plant poisoning in Southern Africa, death due to sudden heart seizure. |
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| quinine |
A bitter tasting chemical used in the treatment of Malaria, or as an anti-malarial |
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| quintal |
A unit of measure equal to 100 Kilograms ( 220.5 lbs) |
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