Talk:Project Alpha (military)
Friends
[edit]Friends are very important and that is why we have a Military Alpha! It is someone we can trust and someone we can share ideas. Friends are very similar! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.186.213.91 (talk) 23:52, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
Definition of Alpha
[edit]–noun 1. the first letter of the Greek alphabet (A, α). 2. the vowel sound represented by this letter. 3. the first; beginning. 4. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. used to designate the brightest star in a constellation. 5. Chemistry. one of two or more isomeric compounds. 6. the first in a series of related items: frequently used in chemistry and physics. 7. Chiefly British. a mark or grade corresponding to an A. Compare beta (def. 8), gamma (def. 9). –adjective 8. a. (esp. of animals) having the highest rank of its sex in a dominance hierarchy: the alpha female. b. being the most prominent, talented, or aggressive person in a group: the alpha male of investment bankers.
9. Chemistry. pertaining or linked to the carbon atom closest to a particular group in an organic molecule —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.186.213.91 (talk) 16:15, 12 October 2008 (UTC)