Truncation Variables

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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