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shrink fit
Science; General science
A fit that has considerable negative allowance so that the diameter of a hole is less than the diameter of a shaft that is to pass through the hole, also called a heavy force fit. ...
center of gravity
Science; General science
A fixed point in a material body through which the resultant force of gravitational attraction acts. The resultant of all forces or attractions produced by the Earth's gravity on ...
kalahari desert
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A flat, largely waterless, sparsely populated, and sand-covered region in south-central Africa which occupies much of Botswana, plus adjacent parts of South Africa and Namibia. ...
washer
Science; General science
A flattened, ring-shaped device used to improve the tightness of a screw fastener. Three types of washer are in common use: plain, spring-lock, and antiturn (tooth-lock) ...
sarsaparilla
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A flavoring material obtained from the roots of at least four species of the genus Smilax (Liliaceae). These are S . medica of Mexico, S . officinalis of Honduras, S . ...
chain drive
Science; General science
A flexible device of connected links used to transmit power. A drive consists of an endless chain which meshes with sprockets located on the shaft of a driving source, such as an ...
paper
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A flexible web or mat of fibers isolated from wood or other plants materials by the operation of pulping. Nonwovens are webs or mats made from synthetic polymers, such as ...
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