Archives: Glossary Terms
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A Simple Explanation of the Earth’s Nitrogen Cycle
What is the Earth’s Nitrogen Cycle?The Earth’s nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is exchanged between the atmosphere, soil, water, and living organisms. Nitrogen is an essential element for all living organisms, as it is a key component of proteins, DNA, and other vital molecules. While nitrogen makes up about 78% of the
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Abusus Non Tollit Usum
Abusus Non Tollit Usum is a Latin phrase—“Abuse does not take away use.” In other words, the misuse of something is not an argument against its proper use
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Allusion
An allusion is a literary device where a writer or artist makes an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or another piece of art. These references are often brief and rely on the reader’s or viewer’s familiarity with what is being alluded to. Allusions can enrich a work by bringing in outside associations, thus