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Archaeology

The scientific study of physical remains, whether monuments, artifacts or relics of past human life, cultures or activities.

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cable-supported construction

Archaeology; General archaeology

A structure that is held in equilibrium by cables.

cable tray

Archaeology; General archaeology

An assembly of metalwork which is used to support insulated electric conductors;similar in function to a metal cable duct, but consisting of a ladder-like metal framework on the ...

cable vault

Archaeology; General archaeology

An underground structure used in pulling or splicing electric cables which are laid underground.

cableway

Archaeology; General archaeology

An apparatus for moving material,sometimes used at construction sites; usually a wire rope which is suspended between two points, from which buckets, or the like, are hung and ...

cadmium plating

Archaeology; General archaeology

An electroplating which provides a corrosion-resistant coating on metal.

cadmium yellow

Archaeology; General archaeology

A strong yellow pigment,cadmium sulfide, characterized by good permanence;used in paints.

caementicius

Archaeology; General archaeology

In ancient Rome, irregular masonry built of rough quarry stones not squared or shaped in any way.