Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Lungs
The elastic, spongy organs through which the body absorbs oxygen. One of the two primary components of the respiratory system, the lungs are responsible for providing the body with essential oxygen required for aerobic metabolism while also expelling the waste product, carbon dioxide. Air is transported to the lungs via the trachea (windpipe), which then…
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Leavening agent
A food additive that makes baked goods rise. An element that is incorporated into dough, batter, or similar preparations to create a gas, which will subsequently expand during the heating process, causing the food to rise and become lighter in texture. Leavening refers to any method used to introduce air or gas into mixtures of…
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Landfill
An area where trash and other wastes are deposited and covered with soil.
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Instigator
A person who encourages fighting between others while staying out of the fight.
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Infatuation
A feeling of intense attraction to another person.
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Incubation stage
The time between entry of a virus and the time when a person begins to feel ill.
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Illness-Wellness continuum
A model that illustrates the full range of health between the extremes of illness on one end and wellness on the other end.
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Illegal drug
A chemical that is forbidden by law because its dangerous and often unpredictable effects outweigh any useful purpose it may have.
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Hurricane
A powerful tropical storm characterized by heavy rains and winds over 74 miles per hour.
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High-energy radiation
A form of energy that damages living things, including ultraviolet light, X-rays, cosmic rays, and the energy given off by radioactive substances.
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