a variable that depends entirely on another variable for its value (in other words, the variable...
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(also called resolution) the conclusion or final part in a story when everything is made clear...
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tough connective tissue found in conjunction with muscle, cartilage and bone.
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mass per unit volume of a substance. The number of molecules in a particular area or a measure...