Most attacks of pancreatitis are caused by gallstones that block the flow of pancreatic enzymes or by excessive amounts of alcohol. Sudden (acute) pancreatitis may happen after a drinking binge or after many episodes of heavy drinking. Other causes of acute pancreatitis are: Infections, including mumps.
Density as a Characteristic Property. The density of a substance is a characteristic of that substance. Therefore, density is a property that can be used to help identify a substance. Properties used to help identify substances are called characteristic properties. Characteristic properties are not affected by the amount or shape of a substance: A bolt made from iron will have the same characteristic properties as the hull of an iron ship or a piece of iron railing.
Characteristic. Definition. noun, plural: characteristics. (1) A distinguishing quality, trait or feature of an individual, thing, disorder, etc. (2) A distinctive mark, feature, attribute, or property of an individual or thing. adjective. Being a feature or trait that helps identify an individual, thing, etc. Supplement. For instance, a living thing is considered alive when it shows the following general characteristics: 1  It is made up of cell (s). 2  It is capable of growth and development. 3  It obtains energy and utilizes it. 4  It can reproduce.