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Building materials
Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.
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downshift
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
to shift to a lower gear, i.e. a larger cog or smaller chainring.
Porcelain Enamel
Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools
A glassy material which bonds to metal at a very high temperature producing a glossy coating.
speculation
Financial services; General Finance
Purchasing risky investments that present the possibility of large profits, but also pose a higher-than-average possibility of loss. A profitable strategy over the long term if ...
drafting
Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle
riding closely behind another rider to take advantage of the windbreak (slipstream) and use about 20 percent less energy. Also called sitting in or wheelsucking.
belt conveyor
Energy; Coal
A mechanical device on which a looped belt carries materials through or out of the mine.
