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GALLEYS – long, low, narrow, single decked ships
propelled by sails, usually rowed by criminals, a
type of ship used for transportation of criminals in
the 16 century.
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GALVANOMETER – this is the longest and the third
pen of the polygraph instrument. The electrodes
are attached to the index finger and the ring finger
of the left hand, or to the palmar and dorsal
surfaces of the left hand.

GAMACTA – assault.

GAMALIS – legitimate child.

GANTT CHART – refers to the chart for which Henry
Gantt is remembered, is a visual display chart used
for scheduling which is based on time, rather than
quantity, volume or weight.

GAS – the state of matter which has no definite
volume and no definite shape unless it is confine in
a container.

GAS LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH – is a portable
device that separates a sample gas into
measurable components; used to detect residues
of accelerants at fire scenes.

GENEALOGY – family history.

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