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61Niger — Nigerien /nuy jear ee en /, adj., n. /nuy jeuhr/; Fr. /nee zherdd /, n. 1. a republic in NW Africa: formerly part of French West Africa. 9,388,359; 458,976 sq. mi. (1,188,748 sq. km). Cap.: Niamey. 2. a river in W Africa, rising in S Guinea,… …
62Technological and industrial history of Canada — The technological and industrial history of Canada encompasses the country s development in the areas of transportation, communication, energy, materials, public works, public services (health care), domestic/consumer and defense technologies.… …
63Phenol formaldehyde resin — Phenol formaldehyde resins (PF) include synthetic thermosetting resins such as obtained by the reaction of phenols with formaldehyde. Sometimes the precursors include other aldehydes or other phenol. Phenolic resins are mainly used in the… …
64Natural fiber — Fibers or fibres (see spelling differences) are a class of hair like materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces, similar to pieces of thread. They can be spun into filaments, thread, or rope. They can be used as a …
65Waterproof fabric — Waterproof fabrics are usually natural or synthetic fabrics that are laminated to or coated in some sort of permanently waterproofing material, such as rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), silicone elastomer, and wax. Examples… …
66M-1956 Load-Carrying Equipment — The M 1956 Load Carrying Equipment [ LCE ] , also known as the Individual Load Carrying Equipment [ ILCE ] , replaced the M 1910 olive drab cotton canvas and web individual equipment which had remained in service, with various modifications since …
67Fighter kite — Fighter kites are kites that are used for the sport of kite fighting. Countries where kite fighting is particularly well known include Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Korea. Most fighter kites are small unstable single line flat kites. Tension… …
68quilting — /kwil ting/, n. 1. the act of a person who quilts. 2. material for making quilts. 3. a heavily padded wrapping, as for fragile cargo. [1605 15; QUILT + ING1] * * * Process of stitching together two layers of fabric, usually with a soft, thick… …
69respiratory disease — ▪ human disease Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that affect human respiration (respiration, human). Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the… …
70Asclepias — Milkweed redirects here. For other uses, see Milkweed (disambiguation). Asclepias Asclepias syriaca showing flowers and latex like sap. Scientific classification …
