ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RECALCITRANT
Via French from Latin recalcitrāre, from re- + calcitrāre to kick, from calx heel.
2 QUOTES WITH «RECALCITRANT»
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recalcitrant.
The basic idea that incentives can be used to motivate behavior is a powerful one. It works for employees, and it has a clear place in parenting, as anyone who has tried to potty-train a recalcitrant toddler with sticker rewards knows.
Soon I knew the craft of experimental physics was beyond me - it was the sublime quality of patience - patience in accumulating data, patience with recalcitrant equipment - which I sadly lacked.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RECALCITRANT»
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Bioremediation of
Recalcitrant Compounds
This authoritative text addresses the latest in bioremediation technologies for three difficult-to-treat contaminant groups: chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and PAHs - one of the most complex and expensive areas of applied remediation ...
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The
Recalcitrant Art: Diotima's Letters to Holderlin and ...
Combines the techniques of fiction and nonfiction in order to tell the story of the love between Susette Gontard ("Diotima") and the poet Friedrich Holderlin.
Douglas F. Kenney, Sabine Menner-Bettscheid, 2000
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The
Recalcitrant Imago Dei: Human Persons and the Failure of ...
The Veritas Series brings to market original volumes all engaging in critical questions of pressing concern to both philosophers, theologians, biologists, economists and more.
James Porter Moreland, 2009
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A History of Lung Cancer: The
Recalcitrant Disease
This is the first comprehensive history of lung cancer, once considered a rare condition and today the leading cause of cancer deaths world-wide.
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Bioremediation and Phytoremediation of Chlorinated and ...
- Potential Electron Donors- Bioremediation Microcosm and Laboratory Studies- Bioremediation of MTBE- Field Applications of Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination of Chlorinated Solvents- Aerobic/Anaerobic Mechanisms- Bioaugmentation and ...
Godage B. Wickramanayake, 2000
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Reading for the Body: The
Recalcitrant Materiality of ...
Reading for the Body makes a powerful case for the body as an important methodological resource for a new southern studies./div
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A New Catechism for
Recalcitrant Indians
The book strongly questions the categorization of ideas and the racism that came up when, as Monsivis states, the true religion and nauseous idolatries were established in Mexico.
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Microbial Degradation of Xenobiotics and
Recalcitrant Compounds
Xenobiotic chemicals with pollution potential. Problems of environmental law. Genetics of degrading microbes. Catabolism of aromatics. Pesticides. Lignin, detergents and dyes. Biodegradation of synthetic organic colorants.
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Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and Evolution of Dormancy and ...
TABLE 9.2 Critical Moisture Content for Maintaining Viability of Recalcitrant
Seeds of Rain Forest Trees TABLE 9.3 Types of Seed Dormancy In Weedy
Species That. Species Moisture content (%) Reference Araucaria angustifolia A.
araucana ...
Carol C. Baskin, Jerry M. Baskin, 2001
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Bioremediation of
Recalcitrant Organics
This volume focuses on biodegradation of xenobiotic compounds in soil and aqueous environments.
Robert E. Hinchee, Daniel B. Anderson, Ronald E. Hoeppel, 1995
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RECALCITRANT»
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recalcitrant is used in the context of the following news items.
European Rabbonim Call on Justice Minister Shaked to Legislate …
The Chief Rabbinate's bill would permit the law to regard a recalcitrant husband as a law-breaker, and he will be imprisoned. Even if such a person flees, ... «Yeshiva World News, Jul 15»
Eid-ul-Fitr celebration: Police warn 'recalcitrant' motor riders
Ahead of the annual Eid-ul Fitr celebrations in the country which has been set for Saturday, the Police have warned recalcitrant motorcyclists to be cautious on ... «Citifmonline, Jul 15»
A recalcitrant inmate and a jail break
I was starting to give up on Gerald O'Connor. He was still talking to police, but stringing them on. The more questions they asked, the odder his responses got ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jul 15»
Recalcitrant Texas clerk issues marriage licenses
Two men who sued the Hood County, Texas, clerk for failing to give them a marriage license despite a recent Supreme Court ruling now have the documents ... «KCCI Des Moines, Jul 15»
Trey Gowdy Says He May Call On 'Recalcitrant' John Kerry To …
South Carolina U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy said Sunday on “Face the Nation” he may by forced to call on a “recalcitrant” Secretary of State John Kerry to testify about ... «Daily Caller, Jun 15»
India Finally Receiving Kilo-Class Refit from Recalcitrant Russians …
India Finally Receiving Kilo-Class Refit from Recalcitrant Russians | French & Saudis Sign Bevy of Deals | US Gets Lots of Advice on Financing Nukes. «Defense Industry Daily, Jun 15»
Rising tide of financial regulation washes over recalcitrant boards
Nearly half of the world's biggest financial institutions are still not doing enough at board level to address risk management and bonuses, even as regulators ... «Financial Times, May 15»
'Stupid and recalcitrant' not defamatory words, court rules in Jeff Ooi …
On April 22 last year, Ooi's defamation suit against Gerakan deputy secretary-general Dr Thor Teong Gee for calling the former “stupid and recalcitrant” at a ... «The Star Online, Mar 15»
Recalcitrant Federal Reserve Overdue For Audit
To listen to Fed officials, you'd think their sacred rights as bankers were being violated. “Who in their right mind would ask the Congress of the United ... «Forbes, Feb 15»
Edu Ministry summons recalcitrant SHS heads over unapproved fees
The Education Ministry has summoned heads of some Senior High Schools In the country for charging more than the approved tuition fees, StarrFMonline.com ... «Starr 103.5 FM, Feb 15»
