Light cleaning.

Photochemical reactions photochemical reaction

Chemical reaction initiated by absorption of energy in the form of visible (light), ultraviolet, or infrared radiation. Primary photochemical processes occur as an immediate result, and secondary processes may follow. in clear Arctic Arctic

area of constant cold. [Geography: WB, A:600]

See : Coldness

(language, music) Arctic - A real-time functional language, used for music synthesis.

["Arctic: A Functional Language for Real-Time Control", R.B. lakes prevent toxic methylmercury from poisoning Poisoning
Politeness (See COURTESY.)

Politeness, Excessive (See COURTESY, EXCESSIVE.)

Randall, Lord

killed by eating eels poisoned by his sweetheart. [Br. Balladry: Lord Randall] fish and other aquatic life.

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Title Annotation:	Arctic lakes protected by photochemical reactions
Author:	Moreira, Naila
Publication:	Science News
Article Type:	Brief Article
Geographic Code:	0ARCT
Date:	Jan 21, 2006
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