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1Diffusion of technology in Canada — This article outlines the history of the diffusion or spread of technology in Canada. Technologies chosen for treatment here include, in rough order, transportation, communication, energy, materials, industry, public works, public services… …
2brake — brake1 brakeless, adj. /brayk/, n., v., braked, braking. n. 1. a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle or other moving mechanism by the absorption or transfer of the energy of momentum, usually by means of friction. 2. brakes, the drums, shoes …
3ak̂-, ok̂- (*hekʷ-) — ak̂ , ok̂ (*hekʷ ) English meaning: ‘sharp; stone” Deutsche Übersetzung: ‘scharf, spitz, kantig” and ‘stein” Material: 1. e/o and ü St: Pers. üs (lengthened grade form) “millstone, grindstone”; Gk. ἀκή “point”, lengthenedgrade… …
