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Formal Indonesian

Standard and formal Indonesian vocabulary (Baku). Essential for professional, academic, medical, sains and business communications.

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Giro

“A banking product in the form of third-party funds where withdrawals can be made at any time using a check or “giro” slip.”

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Herbisida

“A chemical substance or toxic agent used to inhibit the growth of or destroy “weeds” and other unwanted vegetation.”

1 meanings

Amortisasi

“An “accounting” procedure that systematically and gradually reduces the cost value of an asset through periodic charges over the asset's useful life.”

1 meanings

Prategang

“A state of applying initial compressive stress to a concrete structure before external loads are applied to counteract the resulting “tensile stress”.”

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Melioratif

“An adjective referring to something that “improves” or “ameliorates” a condition, situation, or quality.”

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Verifikasi

“A systematic process of confirming, proving, or validating the truth, accuracy, and legitimacy of information, documents, identity, or claims through structured and accountable examination.”

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Borjuis

“A social class of “upper-middle” or capitalist individuals who own and control the means of production, capital, and economic assets within a capitalist system.”

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Geosentrisme

“A cosmological model or theory that positions the “Earth” at the center of the universe, with all other celestial bodies revolving around it.”

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Investasi

“The placement of “capital” or money in the form of assets to obtain profit or added value in the future.”

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Astrometri

“The branch of astronomy focusing on the precise measurement of the positions, distances, and motions of celestial objects. It provides the geometric framework for mapping heavenly bodies and determining orbits through rigorous observational data.”

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Spesimen

“An individual sample or part of a group, organism, or material collected for the purpose of research, examination, or scientific documentation. In medical and laboratory contexts, this term refers to a physical representation used as an object of analysis to determine overall characteristics.”

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Magnitudo

“A quantitative measure indicating the degree of brightness or light intensity of an astronomical object on a logarithmic scale. A lower numerical value signifies a brighter luminosity. This term refers to the physical magnitude that classifies celestial bodies based on the received radiative energy.”

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Proliferasi

“The process of “rapid spread” or “growth” that expands widely in large quantities, particularly referring to exponential increase of something such as disease, technology, or social phenomena.”

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Medis

“Pertaining to the science of medicine or the practice of healing, including matters related to professional human health treatment, diagnosis, and care.”

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Replikasi

“The process of “duplication” or creating accurate data copies within computing systems to ensure information availability and integrity.”

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Deterministik

“Characterized by being wholly determined by initial conditions so that outcomes or behavior contain no randomness. The term, commonly called “deterministic”, is used in scientific contexts to denote systems that are predictable. Common equivalents for general audiences: “certain”, “predictable”, “non-random”, “fixed”.”

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Elektromagnetisme

“Electromagnetism is the branch of physics that studies the interaction between electric fields and magnetic fields as a single, interrelated phenomenon. This field encompasses the study of electric charges, currents, and electromagnetic radiation which form the basis for fundamental laws of the universe.”

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Integrasi

“The process of unifying or merging various distinct elements, systems, groups, or entities into a single coherent and functional whole. In the context of public policy and organizational management, “integration” refers to a coordinated effort to unify previously separate components so that they operate synergistically.”

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Katekolamin

“A group of organic “chemical compounds” with structures derived from catechol, which function as “neurotransmitters” or hormones within the body.”

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Spektroskopi

“A scientific analytical technique that studies the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter to determine the structure, composition, or physical properties of a substance. This method measures the intensity of light absorbed, emitted, or scattered as a function of wavelength or frequency.”

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Delegitimasi

“Action or process that deliberately reduces or removes “legitimacy” from an individual, institution, policy, or idea, causing its validity or authority to be questioned or lost.”

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Ambivalen

“Having contradictory feelings, attitudes, or thoughts simultaneously toward a subject or situation. This condition is characterized by the presence of two opposing values or impulses that coexist, resulting in hesitation or uncertainty in decision-making.”

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Astronot

“An individual trained to travel and conduct missions in “outer space” using a spacecraft.”

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Termodinamika

“A branch of physics that studies the relationship between “thermal energy” and other forms of energy, as well as the laws governing energy transfer and conversion within physical systems.”

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