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