Definition: A person who works together with others to create or invent something.

Example: Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were coinventors of several electrical devices.

Definition: The process of producing coke, a fuel made from coal, by heating it in the absence of air.

Example: Coking is an important step in the production of steel.

Definition: A natural mineral that is a type of hydrated calcium borate, often found in colorless or white crystals and used as a source of borax.

Example: Colemanite is commonly used in the production of borax and other boron compounds.

Definition: A person who studies or specializes in beetles, which are a type of insect.

Example: The coleopterist spent hours observing the different species of beetles in the forest.

Definition: A type of protein made by certain bacteria that can kill other similar bacteria.

Example: Researchers are studying colicins to develop new antibiotics.

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is made by certain bacteria, especially those from the Escherichia coli group, and is used to kill or inhibit the growth of other bacteria.

Example: Colicine is effective against some strains of bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotics.

Definition: A type of virus that specifically infects and replicates within the bacteria known as Escherichia coli.

Example: Researchers are studying coliphages to find new ways to combat bacterial infections.

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be collapsed or folded down into a smaller size.

Example: The collapsibility of the tent makes it easy to store and transport.

Definition: Able to be folded or reduced in size for easier storage or transport.

Example: The collapsible table is perfect for small spaces.

Definition: A type of circular device or collar that holds or secures objects, often used in machinery or jewelry to keep items in place.

Example: The jeweler carefully placed the diamond into the collet before setting it into the ring.