Science Word Search — Hard

Play a free online Science word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.

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Science word list, defined

INERTIA /ɪˈnɜːrʃə/ · noun
The property of an object of maintaining its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. A tendency to resist change. Related: resistance, obstinacy, stagnation, torpor.
MERIDIAN /məˈrɪdiən/ · noun
A line on a map or globe that connects points of equal longitude, or the time of day at a particular place on the Earth's surface, especially when it is at its highest or lowest point in the sky. Related: longitude, line of longitude, prime meridian.
HYPOTHESIS /ˌhɪpəˈθiːsɪs/ · noun
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. Related: theory, proposition, assumption, conjecture.
MEIOSIS /miːˈɒsɪs/ · noun
A specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes. It is a critical process in sexual reproduction. Related: reduction division, reductional division, chromosomal reduction, gamete formation.
INHERIT /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/ · verb
To receive or get something as a gift or by law from someone who has died or is no longer able to use it. To take on or show qualities or characteristics from someone or something. Related: receive, obtain, acquire, get.
AMPLITUDE /ˈæm.plɪ.tjuːd/ · noun
The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from its position of equilibrium; more broadly, largeness or abundance of size, scope, or range. Related: magnitude, extent, breadth, scope.
ISOTOPE /ˈaɪsoʊtəp/ · noun
An atom of an element that has a particular number of neutrons in its nucleus, leading to a different atomic mass from other atoms of the same element. Related: nuclide, radionuclide, isobar, isomer.
ARTERY /ˈɑːtəri/ (UK), /ˈɑːrtəri/ (US) · noun
A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues and organs of the body (with the pulmonary arteries being the exception, carrying deoxygenated blood to the lungs); figuratively, a major route or channel for transport or communication. Related: blood vessel, vessel, aorta, channel.

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