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.
Lesson Summary. The area of a two-dimensional figure is a calculation of the space taken up by the figure. Figures such as squares, triangles, circles, and others have specific formulas that can be used to find their area.