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Definition of SLS

1. Noun. A caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed.

Definition of SLS

1. Noun. (transportation space) (initialism of Space Launch System) ¹

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Medical Definition of SLS

1. Abnormal packing pattern of collagen molecules formed if ATP is added to acidic collagen solutions, in which lateral aggregates of molecules are produced. Each aggregate is 300 nm long and the molecules are all in register. If segment long spacing aggregates are overlapped with a quarter stagger, the 67 nm banding pattern of normal fibrils is reconstituted. Acronym: SLS This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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