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Mining

Of or pertaining to the process or business of extracting materials, such as ore or minerals, from the earth's crust.

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bridge, bridge a gap

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

to catch a rider or group that has opened a lead.

reactor vessel

Energy; Nuclear energy

A device in which nuclear fission may be sustained and controlled in a self-supporting nuclear reaction. It houses the core (made up of fuel rods, control rods, and instruments ...

bunch

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

the main cluster of riders in a race. Also called the group, pack, field, or peloton.

spent fuel

Energy; Nuclear energy

Fuel rods which no longer have enough fissionable uranium in them to be efficiently used to produce power.

bunny hop

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

a way to ride over obstacles such as rocks or logs in which both wheels leave the ground.

Nozzle

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

A small conical tool used to force out pulp in varoius shapes.

cadence

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

the number of times during one minute that a pedal stroke is completed. Also called pedal rpm.

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