GLOSSARY

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ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK

An often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible person upon exposure to a external product or chemical


ANHYDROUS

Free from or containing no water.


ANION

Negatively charged ion.


ANIONIC SURFACTANT

A surface active agent usually derived from reacting aliphatic hydrocarbons and alkalis to form a salt, and in which detergency and other properties depend in part on the negatively charged ion of the molecule.


ANTIBIOTIC

An organic chemical substance produced by micro organisms that has the capacity in dilute solutions to destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and other micro organisms. An antibiotic is used most often at low concentrations in the treatment infections that do clear up by themselves.


ANTIGEN

A secretion (toxin or enzyme) of fungi and bacteria that is capable of producing an immune response (allergic reaction) in humans. The reaction may be in the form of an asthma attack, eye irritation, rhinitis or other immune response.


ANTIMICROBIAL

Literally, _against micro organisms._ A substance, mechanism, or condition that inhibits the growth or existence of an organism. (e.g., fungi, bacteria, viruses and other organisms). cp _sterilize, disinfect, sanitize_


ANTIQUE

An object representing the materials, styling and techniques of an earlier time, enhanced in value by virtue of its age an early version of a current object or device, such as an antique automobile, phonograph, or sewing machine.


APPRAISAL

An evaluation or estimate of the value of an object or other property, including the cost to repair or loss in value incurred by damage.


AQUEOUS

Pertaining to water. Made from, with or by water: water-based.