Process of using a rotating machine to generate centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities, remove moisture, or simulate gravitational effects. It employs a large motor-driven apparatus with a long arm, at the end of which human and animal subjects, biological specimens, or equipment can be revolved and rotated at various speeds to study gravitational effects. (DeCS/MESH. 2025. Centriguation. https://decs.bvsalud.org/en/ths/resource/?id=2532)
Branch of cypriniculture specialized in the breeding and rearing of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). (Huet, M. (1949) Petit glossaire limnologique. Groenendael, Belgique, Station de recherches forestières et piscicoles, Travaux, Série D (8): 39 p.)
Abrasion describes the removal of material from the bulk of the substrate, during relative movement of abrasive material, such as sand or water (Bonares project)
The variety of different foods or food groups consumed over a given reference period. It reflects an important component of the quality of a person’s diet. Greater diversity is associated with a greater likelihood of adequate nutrient intake and reduced risk of deficiency. (FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. 2025. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 – Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition. Rome. https://doi.org/10.4060/cd6008en)
The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions. (National Cancer Institute, 2024. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. Cerebellum. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/cerebellum)
The neck portion of the uterus between the lower isthmus and the vagina forming the cervical canal. (MeSH. 2025. Cervix Uteri. https://meshb-prev.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D002584)
Grazing land rights refer to the rights to use pastoral land for the survival and nourishment of livestock. (FAO. 2003. Multilingual Thesaurus on Land Tenure. https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/x2038e)
Sediment yield can be defined as the amount of sediment reaching or passing a point of interest in a given period of time. (Raveendra Kumar Rai, Vijay P. Singh, Alka Upadhyay, Chapter 4 - Hydrologic Computations, Editor(s): Raveendra Kumar Rai, Vijay P. Singh, Alka Upadhyay, Planning and Evaluation of Irrigation Projects, Academic Press, 2017, Pages 83-229, ISBN 9780128117484, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-811748-4.00004-2.)
A saw powered by an engine or motor in which the cutting elements are on a circular chain. (Bureau of Land Management. Wildland Fire Chain Saws, S-212. Glossary of Terms. https://training.nwcg.gov/pre-courses/s212/S212PreCcourseWork.pdf)
The cassabanana is a unique, melon-like fruit that belongs in the gourd family. Its Latin name, Sicana odorifera, derives from its strong, melon-like fragrance. (American Indian Health and Diet Project. nd. Foods Indigenous to the Western Hemisphere. https://aihd.ku.edu/foods/cassabana.html)
