7 The 100 Most Influential Inventors of All Time 7haberdasher A retailer of small wares, particularly men’s
accessories.
hydrodynamics The study of fluids in motion.
hydrolysis The decomposition of a compound caused by
its reaction with water.
hydrostatics The branch of hydrodynamics that deals
with the pressure of liquids.
improvident Lacking foresight, unwary.
isotope One of two or more atoms with the same atomic
number (number of protons in the nucleus) but with
different atomic weights (numbers of neutrons in the
nucleus).
iterative Repeating; making repetitions.
macerate To form into a pulp by steeping in liquid.
magnum opus Great work; a masterpiece.
microprocessor An integrated computer circuit that
contains a processor (CPU).
necropolis A cemetery or burial ground of an ancient city.
ophthalmia Inflammation of the eye or surrounding areas.
oscillate To swing or to move to and fro, as a pendulum.
paradigm Something that serves as a pattern or model, a
touchstone.
piscatorial Of or pertaining to fish.
polymer A chemical compound made of smaller,
repeating molecules linked together.
prototype An original model on which something
is based.
quantum theory The study of reactions between matter
and radiation.
radiocarbon dating Determining the age of organic
objects by measuring the radioactivity of their carbon
content.
roulette A game of chance.
sobriquet Nickname.