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stratigraphy

Is a branch of

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streptococci

Is a bacterium of a genus that includes the agents of souring of milk and dental decay, and haemolytic pathogens causing various infections such as scarlet fever and pneumonia.

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stunner device

Is a type of weapon that causes paralysis.

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sub-acute

Rather recent onset or somewhat rapid change. In contrast, acute indicates very sudden onset or rapid change, and chronic indicates indefinite duration or virtually no change.

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subfertility

Generally describes any form of reduced

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submersible

Capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged.

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subsequently

Occurs after a particular thing has happened; afterwards.

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subsistence

Form of

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subsistence

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level

substance

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties

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sulphur

The chemical element of atomic number 16, a yellow combustible non-metal.

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superior

Further above or out; higher in position

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susceptible

The quality or state of being

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symbiosis

Is any type of a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms, be it mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic. The organisms, each termed a symbiote, may be of the same or of different species.

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synchronisation

The operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate.

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