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Earth wax

Earth wax --> ceresin

a natural mixture of hydrocarbons of high molecular weight; a substitute for beeswax, also used in dentistry for impressions.

Synonym: cerin, cerosin, earth wax, mineral wax, purified ozokerite.


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this is very interesting n there is a simple logic here,the cells dividing at the rate u mentioned will reach thousand times the weight of earth in 24 hrs which actually will not happen n not possible too , and such a growth takes place only during exponantial phase of growth as soon as nutrients ...

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Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:46 am
 
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by GaryGaulin
Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:19 am
 
Forum: Evolution
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Question About Common Descent

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The REVOLUTION of Life

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