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15 Cards in this Set
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BUD |
Beyond use date |
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QS |
Quantity sufficient |
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CR |
Compound record |
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FR |
Formulation record |
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prn |
As needed |
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Class A balance |
A torsion balance that uses a counterbalance (weights) to determine the weight of the substance. The minimum weighable quantity is 120mg. |
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Graduated cylinder |
Used to measure the volume of liquids |
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spatula |
Used to move and mix ingredients |
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Mortar and pestle |
Bowls and tools with a rounded knob used to grind substances into fine powder or to mix liquids |
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Comminution |
The process of reducing the particle size of a solid material by crushing, grinding, vibrating or other process |
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Levitation |
The process of reducing particle size of a powder by using a non-soluable liquid |
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Geometric dilution |
The mixing process when combining two or more ingredients of various quantities to achieve a homogeneous mixture |
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Aqueous |
Contains water |
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Nonaqueous |
Does not contain water |
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Tare |
to adjust (a scale on which an empty container has been placed) so as to reduce the displayed weight to zero |
