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Chapter 1, Problem 7KT
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The key term corresponding to the definition “a pseudoscience that attempted to convert a base metal, such as lead, to gold; a medieval science that sought to discover a universal curse for disease and a magic potion for immortality” is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The systematic way of building the process of knowledge by performing various experiments, by forming different explanation and prediction that can be tested of the universe is known as science.
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