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Retarding Force
  1. the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
  2. the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
Resolving Power
  1. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
  2. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
Red Shift
  1. (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
  2. (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths; generally interpreted as the Doppler effect resulting from the velocity at which they recede as the universe expands
Redshift
  1. (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
Redshifts
  1. (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
Roentgen Ray
  1. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
  2. electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
Resting Spore
  1. a spore of certain algae or fungi that lies dormant; may germinate after a prolonged period
Rosid Dicot Family
  1. a family of dicotyledonous plants
  2. a family of dicotyledonous plants
Rosid Dicot Genus
  1. a genus of dicotyledonous plants
  2. a genus of dicotyledonous plants
Rocky Mountain Pinon
  1. small compact two-needled pinon of southwestern United States; important as a nut pine