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Use the symbols below to allow for variability in your search terms.

?

Usage:

• Any number of characters to the right of the term

• Used only once in a term, usually at the end

For example, ALUM? retrieves:

• ALUM

• ALUMINA

• ALUMINUM

#

Usage:

• One or zero characters at the designated position

• Can be used multiple times in a term

• Used at the end of the term only

For example, CASEIN### retrieves:

• CASEIN

• CASEINS

• CASEINATE

!

Usage:

• One character at the designated position

• Can be used multiple times within a term

• Used at the end of or within a term

For example, THERMOLYS!S retrieves:

• THERMOLYSIS

• THERMOLYSES