S has various meanings in the Science category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of S in Science.
Saltness. The amount of dissolved salt in water. Usually expressed as a ratio as compared with fresh water fresh water being 1000 and sea water about 1026 but varying, in ports and harbours, between 1000 and 1031 (Port Said). Also known as the specific gravity of sea water.
ScienceWord used for denoting one of two similar occurrences or positions, differentiating it from the other which is termed the 'inferior' position or occurrence A signal is said to be superior to another when hoisted before, either in regards time or hoist It is said to be inferior when it is after either in time or hoist.
ScienceSulfur or sulphur is a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 16. It is an abundant, multivalent non-metal. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with chemical formula Sā.
ScienceComputer software is a general term that describes computer programs. Related terms such as software programs, applications, scripts, and instruction sets all fall under the category of computer software. Therefore, installing new programs or applications on your computer is synonymous with installing new software on your computer. Software can be difficult to describe because it is "virtual," or not physical like computer hardware.
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