Week 3 test
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Snappypenguine on March 14, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 tincture | a base solution of alcohol |
| syrup | a sugar base |
| suspension | a solution that must be shaken before use |
| solute | the ingredient that is disolved |
| solvent | the greater part of a solution |
| ointment | a hydrphobic base |
| cream | a base that is hydrophillic |
| elixir | a base solution that is a mixture of alcohol and water |
| 60 | drops per teaspoon |
| levigation | the reduction of a particle size of a solid substance in an ointment or a cream is called |
| reconstitution | mixing a liquid into a powder is known as |
| hydrophilic | any substance that easily dissolves in water |
| trituration | to pulverize a coarse powder or tablet into a fine powder |
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