experimentation

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as in experiment
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty people who oppose experimentations involving animals for the testing of cosmetics intended for humans

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“Experimentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimentation. Accessed 26 Jan. 2023.

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