43 definitions by kaosmoker

Sleep

sleep
/slēp/
noun
1. A condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.

Humans need sleep not only for physical heath but also mental health.

by kaosmoker October 1, 2018

Nothing is true, Everything is permitted.

To say that nothing is true, is to realise that the foundations of society are fragile, and that we must be the shepherds of our own civilization. To say that everything is permitted. Is to understand that we are the architects of our actions, and that we must live with their consequences, whether glorious or tragic.

Decisions are easily made when one remembers nothing is true, everything is permitted.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Bard

Bard
/bärd/
noun
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition.

The bard sang of tales from far and wide in a hauntingly beautiful tone.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

ankle-buster

A section of trail loaded up with small, unstable rocks.

That trail is covered in ankle-busters. Let's go this way instead.

by kaosmoker January 12, 2021

Aether theories

Physics propose the existence of a medium.

Even with the particles retarding the motion of the aether theories, the same will be true if, to counterbalance the increased inertia, suitable forces are caused to act on the aether at all points where the inertia is altered.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Transfiguration

Transfiguration is the family of magical spells that are used for changing objects from one type of thing into another.

That witch used transfiguration to turn the lamp into a owl. That was amazing!

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018

Diatomic Elements

Diatomic elements are pure elements that form molecules consisting of two atoms bonded together.

Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, chlorine, iodine, astatine and bromine.

When diatomic elements are converted to gaseous atoms, only half a mole of molecules will be needed, as the standard enthalpy change is based purely on the production of one mole of gaseous atoms.

by kaosmoker September 30, 2018