LOSSY COMPRESSION
\lˈɒsi kəmpɹˈɛʃən], \lˈɒsi kəmpɹˈɛʃən], \l_ˈɒ_s_i k_ə_m_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Compression-decompression method experiencing data loss by the compression algorithm, possible undetected by the user. Data file reduction technique. The decompressed file is not identical to the original file, yet has very high compression ratios. Most often used in compression of music and photographs.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.
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