Activated charcoal is used to treat poisonings, reduce intestinal gas (flatulence), lower cholesterol levels, prevent hangover, and treat bile flow problems (cholestasis) during pregnancy.
Definition of Area The mathematical term 'area' can be defined as the amount of two-dimensional space taken up by an object. The use of area has many practical applications in building, farming, architecture, science, and even deciding how much paint you need to paint your bedroom.
area. 1  any particular extent of space or surface; part: the dark areas in the painting; the dusty area of the room. 2  a geographical region; tract: the Chicago area; the unsettled areas along the frontier. 3  any section reserved for a specific function: the business area of a town; the dining area of a house.