contraction loss

  • 1Contraction — may refer to: In physiology: Muscle contraction, one that occurs when a muscle fiber lengthens or shortens Uterine contraction, contraction of the uterus, such as during childbirth Contraction, a stage in wound healing In linguistics: Synalepha,… …

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  • 2loss of value — I noun contraction, debasement, declension, declination, decline, declivity, decrease, deflation, degeneration, depreciation, deterioration, devaluation, diminution, dwindling, losing ground, recession, regression, retrenchment, retrogression,… …

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  • 3contraction — n 1. compression, compressing, condensation, condensing, concentration, concentrating, abstracting, summarizing, digesting; constriction, constricting, confinement, confining, constringency, con stringing, astringency, astringing, straitening,… …

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  • 4потери напора в результате уменьшения сечения трубы — — [http://slovarionline.ru/anglo russkiy slovar neftegazovoy promyishlennosti/] Тематики нефтегазовая промышленность EN contraction losscontraction losses …

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  • 5коэффициент потерь в сужении (канала) — — [А.С.Гольдберг. Англо русский энергетический словарь. 2006 г.] Тематики энергетика в целом EN contraction loss factor …

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  • 6Paralysis — Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one muscle or limb is partial paralysis, also known as palsy; paralysis of all muscles is total paralysis, as may occur in cases of botulism. * * * 1. Loss of power of… …

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  • 7aphonia — Loss of the voice as a result of disease or injury to the larynx. [G. a priv. + phone, voice] hysterical a. loss of voice for psychogenic reasons, as in some varieties of hysteria. SYN: nonorganic a.. nonorganic a. SYN: hysterical a.. a.… …

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  • 8shrinkage — Contraction in weight or bulk. A loss of weight or bulk of a shipment while in transit. 14 Am J2d Car § 526 …

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  • 9drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …

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  • 10Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,&#8230; …

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