Comoro Islands The Comoro Islands are an archipelago lying between Madagascar and the African continent. The main islands are Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mohli and Mayotte. The islands are volcanic in origin. Political geography, the islands are divided into two entities:
	Comoros The Comoros , officially the Union of the Comoros , is a country in the Indian Ocean, situated at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique. The country consists of three of the four main islands in the volcanic island Comoros archipelago: Grande Comore, Mohli and Anjouan.
	Compact car Compact car is a largely North America term denoting an automobile smaller than a mid-size car, but larger than a subcompact car. Compact cars usually have wheelbases between 2.54 meters and 2.67 metres. Another definition specifies between 100 ft and 109 ft of interior volume.
	Compact Disc Cheddar is a village in the district of Sedgemoor in Somerset, England, situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills 14.5 km northwest of Wells. The village has a population of 5,724 . It is famous for having given its name to Cheddar cheese which is one of the most popular kinds of cheese.
	Compartment In heraldry, a compartment is a design placed under the Shield, usually rocks, a grassy mount, or some sort of other landscape upon which the supporters are depicted as standing. Care must be taken to distinguish true compartments from items upon which supporters are merely resting one or more feet, or, sometimes, mere heraldic badges or pure decoration under the shield.
	Compass A compass is a navigational instrument for finding directions on the earth. It consists of a magnetised pointer free to align itself accurately with Earth's magnetic field's magnetic field, which is of great assistance in navigation. The cardinal points are north, south, east and west.
	Competition Competition is the act of striving against another force for the purpose of achieving dominance or attaining a reward or goal, or out of a biological imperative such as survival. Competition is a term widely used in several fields, including biochemistry, business, ecology, economics, music competitions , politics, and sports.
	Compiler A compiler is a computer program that translates text written in a computer language into another computer language . The original sequence is usually called the source code and the output called object code. Commonly the output has a form suitable for processing by other programs , but it may be a human readable text file.
	Complementary angles A pair of angles are complementary if the sum of their measures is 90 degree. If the two complementary angles are adjacent their non-shared sides form a angle. In Euclidean geometry, the two angle in a right triangle are complementary, because there are 180 in a triangle and 90 have been accounted for by the right angle.
	Complementary color Complementary colors are pairs of colors that are in some way opposites of each other.
	Complete blood count A complete blood count or full blood count or full blood exam is a test requested by a physician or other medical professional that gives information about the cells in a patient's blood. A CBC is also known as a "hemogram". The Cell that circulate in the blood are generally divided into three types: white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets or thrombocytes.
	Complex number In mathematics, a complex number is a number of the form where a and b are real numbers, and i is the imaginary unit, with the property i 2 = −1. The real number a is called the real part of the complex number, and the real number b is the imaginary part.
	Complexion Complexion refers to the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially that of the face. The word is derived from the Late Latin complexi, which initially referred in general terms to a combination of things, and later in physiological terms, to the balance of humors.
	Complicated Complicated is Avril Lavigne's first single, released in 2002 from her debut album, Let Go. The single reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lavigne's first top-ten single. The single also reached number three in the United Kingdom and number one in Canada.
	Complicity This article is about the novel by Scottish author Ian Banks. For the legal term, see Complicit. Complicity is a novel by Scotland author Iain Banks. It was published in 1993.
	Composite order The composite order is a mixed classical order, combining the volutes of the Ionic order with the acanthus of the Corinthian order. The composite volutes are larger, however, and the composite order also has Mallotus with egg-and-dart ornamentation between the volutes.
	Compost Compost is the aerobically decomposed remnants of organic materials . Compost is used in gardening and agriculture as a soil amendment, and commercially by the landscaping and container nursery industries. It is also used for erosion control, land/stream reclamation, wetland construction, and as landfill cover .
	Compote A compote is a dessert made of fruit cooked in sugar syrup. Compotes may also contain spices. Compote, known in Romanian language, Serbian language, Polish language, Slovenian language, Bosnian language, Russian language and Bulgarian language as kompot Lithuanian Language kompotas, is a traditional drink in Eastern European countries.
	Compound eye A compound eye is a visual organ found in certain arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. It consists of between 12 and 1,000 ommatidia which are tiny sensors that distinguish between brightness and darkness, and sometimes can detect color. The image perceived by the arthropod is a combination of inputs from the numerous ommatidia, which are oriented to point in slightly different directions.
	Compsognathus Compsognathus // meaning 'elegant jaw' was a small bipedal carnivorous theropod dinosaur, the size of a chicken that lived in the late Jurassic Period of what is now Europe, with fossil finds from Germany, France and perhaps Portugal. For many years, Compsognathus was widely known as the smallest dinosaur, however several others are now known to have been smaller.
	Comptonia Comptonia is a genus of a single species, Comptonia peregrina, in the family Myricaceae, order Fagales. It is native to eastern North America, from southern Quebec south to the extreme north of Georgia, and west to Minnesota. The common name is Sweetfern or Sweet-fern, a confusing name as it is not a fern.
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	Computed tomography Computed tomography , originally known as computed axial tomography and body section roentgenography, is a medical imaging method employing tomography where Geometry Processing is used to generate a dimension of the internals of an object from a large series of two-dimensional X-ray images taken around a single axis of rotation.
	Computer A computer is a machine for manipulating data according to a list of instruction known as a computer program. Computers are extremely versatile. In fact, they are universal information-processing machines. According to the ChurchTuring thesis, a computer with a certain minimum threshold capability is in principle capable of performing the tasks of any other computer.
	Computer display Creaky voice , is a special kind of phonation in which the arytenoid cartilages in the larynx are drawn together; as a result, the vocal folds are compressed rather tightly, becoming relatively slack and compact, and forming a large, irregularly vibrating mass. The frequency of the vibration is very low and the airflow through the glottis is very slow.
	Computer file A computer file is a piece of arbitrary information, or resources for storing information, that is available to a computer program and is usually based on some kind of durable computer storage. A file is durable in the sense that it remains available for programs to use after the current program has finished.
	Computer hardware Computer hardware is the physical part of a computers, including the digital circuitry, as distinguished from the computer software that executes within the hardware. The hardware of a computer is infrequently changed, in comparison with software and data, which are "soft" in the sense that they are readily created, modified or erased on the computer.
	Computer keyboard A computer keyboard is a computer peripheral modeled after the typewriter keyboard. Keyboards are designed for the input of text and characters and also to control the operation of a computer. Physically, computer keyboards are an arrangement of rectangular or near-rectangular buttons, or "keys".
	Computer software Software fundamentally is the unique image or representation of physical or material alignment that constitutes configuration to or functional identity of a machine, usually a computer. As a content of memory , software in principle can be changed without the adjustment to the static paradigm of the hardware thus without the remanufacturing thereof.
	Computer storage Computer storage, computer memory, and often casually memory refer to computer components, devices and Recording medium that retain Data for some interval of time. Computer storage provides one of the core functions of the modern computer, that of information retention.
	Computer virus In computer security, a computer virus is a self-replicating computer program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable code or documents. A computer virus behaves in a way similar to a Virus, which spreads by inserting itself into living cell .
	Computer-aided design Computer-aided design is the use of a wide range of computer-based tools that assist engineers, architects and other design professionals in their design activities. It is the main List of geometry topics authoring tool within the Product Lifecycle Management process and involves both #Software Technologies and sometimes special-purpose #Hardware and OS Technologies.
	Conakry Conakry , population 2,000,000 , is the capital of Guinea. The city is a port on the Atlantic Ocean. Conakry is located at 930' North, 1340' West .
	Concentration In chemistry, concentration is the measure of how much of a given chemical substance there is mixed with another substance. This can apply to any sort of chemical mixture, but most frequently is used in relation to solutions, where it refers to the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent.
	Concept album In popular music, a concept album is an album which is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical" . They are most often pre-planned and with all songs contributing to narrative, this plan or story being the concept.
	Concerned Concerned is a webcomic by Christopher C. Livingston, parodying the popular first-person shooter computer and video games Half-Life 2. The comic is constructed from game screenshots, with characters posed using Garry's Mod. Issues used to be released on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday basis, but this has changed to two new issues every week on Tuesday and Thursday, citing Livingston's job; additionally, the comic is said to be nearing its completion.
	Concert A concert is a live performance, usually of music, before an audience. The music may be performed by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band. More informal names for a concert include "show" and "gig".
	Concertina A concertina, like the various accordion, is a member of the Free-reed instrument family of instruments. It was invented in 1844 by Sir Charles Wheatstone. Concertinas typically have buttons on both ends and are distinguished from an accordion by the direction of their button travel when pushed.
	Conch A conch is a sea-dwelling mollusk, and more specifically, a marine gastropod. Still, it should be noted that many other gastropods have common names using conch, such as the Horse Conch. The genus Strombus is made up of the true conches in the family Strombidae.
	Conchology Conchology is the science study of animal shell of mollusks, a branch of malacology. Conchologists may study animal shells to gain an understanding of the diverse and complex taxonomy of mollusks, or simply appreciate them for their aesthetic value.
	Concierge A concierge, in France apartment buildings, is an employee who lives on the premises and serves as a janitor and general caretaker. In Middle Ages, the concierge was an officer of the List of French monarchs who was charged with executing justice, with the help of his bailiffs.
	Concluding Concluding is a satirical novel by British writer Henry Green first published in 1948 in literature. It is set entirely on the expansive and idyllic premises of a state-run institution for girls somewhere in rural England and chronicles the events of one summer's day—a Wednesday, and "Founder's Day"—in the lives of the staff, the students, and several other people living on the grounds.
	Concord grape Concord grapes are a cultivar derived from the grape species Vitis labrusca which are used both as table grapes and wine grapes. The skin of a Concord grape is typically dark blue or purple, and often is covered with a lighter colored "bloom" which can be rubbed off. It is a slip-skin variety, meaning that the skin is easily separated from the fruit.
	Concrete In construction, concrete is a composite material building material made from the combination of aggregate and a cement binder. The most common form of concrete consists of Portland cement, mineral aggregates and water . Concrete does not solidify from drying after mixing and placement; the water reacts with the cement in a chemical process known as mineral hydration.
	Concrete mixer A concrete mixer is a device that homogeneously combines cement, aggregate such as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete. A typical concrete mixer uses a revolving drum to mix the components. For smaller volume works portable concrete mixers are often used so that the concrete can be made at the construction site, giving the workers ample time to use the concrete before it hardens.
	Concretion A concretion is a volume of sedimentary rock in which a mineral cement fills the porosity. Concretions are often ovoid or spherical in shape, although irregular shapes also occur. The word 'concretion' is derived from the Latin con meaning 'together' and cresco meaning 'to grow'.
	Condensation Condensation is the change in matter of a substance to a denser phase, such as a gas to a liquid. Condensation commonly occurs when a vapor is cooled to a liquid, but can also occur if a vapor is compressed into a liquid, or undergoes a combination of cooling and compression. Liquid which has been condensed from a vapor is called condensate.
	Condiment A condiment is a substance applied to food, usually in the form of a garnish, powder, or spread, to enhance or improve the flavor. Condiments are typically smeared with knives, squirted, or sprinkled onto other foods. Commercially prepared condiments are usually packaged in glass or plastic containers.
	Condom A condom is a device, usually made of latex, or more recently polyurethane, that is used during sexual intercourse. It is put on the male partner's penis, for the purpose of preventing pregnancy and/or transmission of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.
	Condor Condor is the name for the largest species of New World vultures. They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere. There are two species, each in its own monotypic genus: * The Andean Condor which inhabits the Andes mountains. * The California Condor nowadays restricted to western coastal mountains of the United States.
	Conducting Conducting is the act of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. Orchestras, choirs, concert bands and other musical ensembles often have conductors.
	Cone Cone is a basic geometrical shape. It may also refer to: *Volcanic cone, a mountain formed by material ejected from a volcanic vent *Conifer cone, a seed-bearing organ on Pinophyta plants *Cone cell, in anatomy, a type of light-sensitive cell found along with rods in the retina of the eye
	Cone cell Cone cells, or cones, are cell in the retina of the eye which only function in relatively bright light. There are about 6 million in the human eye, concentrated at the fovea. This figure, commonly cited, was found by Osterberg in 1935. Oyster's textbook cites work by Curcio et al.
	Coney Island Coney Island is a peninsula located in southernmost Brooklyn, New York City, USA, with a famous beach lying on the Atlantic Ocean. The eponymous Neighbourhood is a community of 60,000 people in the western part of the peninsula, with Seagate, Brooklyn to its west, and Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York to its east.
	Confectionery The term confectionery refers to food items that are rich in sugar. Different dialects of English language also use regional terms for confections: *In British English, Hiberno-English and some Commonwealth countries, "sweets" *In Australian English and New Zealand English, "lollies"
	Confederate States of America The Confederate States of America was the government formed by eleven southern states of the United States of America between 1861 and 1865. These eleven states declared their secession from the United States. The United States of America held that secession was illegal, and refused to recognize the Confederacy.
	Conference room A conference room or meeting room is a room of various sizes that is used by company to hold business conference and meetings. Hotel also offer conference rooms.
	Confessional This refers to the Roman Catholic practice. For the Lutheran doctrinal position, see Confessional Lutheran. Confessional is a small, enclosed booth used for the Sacrament of Penance, often called confession, or Reconciliation. It is the usual venue for the sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church, but similar structures are also used in Anglican churches of an Anglo-Catholic orientation.
	Confetti Confetti is made up of small pieces of paper or plastic which are usually thrown at celebration, especially weddings. Confetti is made in a variety of colors, and commercially available confetti is available in imaginative shapes. A distinction is made between confetti and glitter; glitter is smaller than confetti and is universally shiny, whereas confetti is usually not shiny.
	Configurations Configurations is an academic journal founded in 1993 and the official publication of the . It is the only journal devoted to the study of discourse in science, technology, and medicine. The journal investigates the relationship between literature and the arts and science and technology.
	Confit Confit is a generic term for several kinds of Jam. Confit is one of the oldest ways to preserve food, and is a speciality of south-western France. The word comes via the French verb confire, from the Latin word, meaning "to do, to produce, to make, to prepare" The French verb was first applied in medieval times to fruits cooked and preserved in sugar syrup or honey.
	Confucianism Confucianism is a China Ethics and Philosophy originally developed from the teachings of the early China sage Confucius. It is a complex system of morality, social philosophy, politics, and religion thought which has had tremendous influence on the history of China down to the 21st century.
	Confucius Confucius was a famous China thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced East Asian life and thought. His philosophy emphasised personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
	Conga The conga is a tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban drum of African origin, probably derived from the Congolese Makuta drums. Although ultimately derived from African drums made from hollowed logs, the Cuban conga is staved, like a barrel. These drums were probably made from
	Conga Line The conga is a Latin American carnival march that became popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1950s. The dancers form a long, processing line. It has three shuffle steps on the beat, followed by a kick that is slightly ahead of the fourth beat. Some say was originated by African slaves doing the dance while chained together, and has important associations with Afro-Cuban Santerķa religion.
	Conger Conger is a genera of marine congrid true eels. It includes some of the largest types of eels, ranging up to 3 m in length. "Conger" or "Conger eel" is also the common name of a number of species, including members of this genus.
	Congo Congo is a name shared by two neighbouring countries in Central Africa, largely drained by the Congo River, and usually distinguished by their full official names and occasionally by adding their capital cities. The name was also used in prior political entities. It also refers to the African subregion drained by the Congo River, located between the Gulf of Guinea and the African Great Lakes.
	Congo Peafowl The Congo Peafowl, Afropavo congensis is the only member of the monotypic genus Afropavo. Male is a large, up to 70cm long, deep blue with metallic green and violet tinge bird of the Phasianidae family. It has a bare red neck skin, grey feet, black tail of fourteen rectrices and adorned with vertical white elongated hair-like feathers on its crown.
	Congo red Congo red is the sodium salt of benzidinediazo-bis-1-naphtylamine-4-sulfonic acid. It is a secondary diazo dye. Congo red is water soluble, yielding a red colloidal solution; its solubility is better in organic solvents such as ethanol. It has a strong, though apparently non-covalent affinity to cellulose fibres.
	Congo River The Congo River is the largest river in Western Central Africa. Its overall length of 4,374 km makes it the second longest in Africa . The river and its tributary flow through the fifth largest rain forest area in the world, only the Amazon Rainforest being larger.