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The discipline, art, skill and profession of applying scientific knowledge and principles to the design and manufacturing of machines, structures, devices, systems, materials and processes.

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endodermis

Plants; Flowers

Literally "inner skin", this is a layer of cells which surrounds the central core of vascular tissue, and which helps to regulate the flow of water and dissolved substances.

entomophily

Plants; Flowers

Seed plants which are pollinated by insects are said to be entomophilous.

blasting agent

Energy; Coal

A material that is made of a fuel and an oxidizer. It's usually not very sensitive and requires a booster explosive or secondary explosive to ignite it.

porterhouse

Meat products; Beef

A cut from the short loin, it is a bone-in steak with a tenderloin on one side and a strip on the other.

coaxial adapter

Entertainment; TV

Device for connecting a coaxial cable to a TV with a Twin Lead cable connection port.

roll formed

Advertising; Billboard advertising

Steel which has been heat formed and molded with rounded edges, preventing injury from sharp edges and allowing safer movement and installation of equipment. Allows greater ...

safety

Sports; Football

when a ball carrier is tackled in his own end zone after bringing the ball there under his own power; the defense earns 2 points and receives a free kick from the offenses own ...

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