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31Lake — /layk/, n. Simon, 1866 1945, U.S. engineer and naval architect. * * * I Relatively large body of slow moving or standing water that occupies an inland basin. Lakes are most abundant in high northern latitudes and in mountain regions, particularly …
32Permeability (earth sciences) — Permeability in the earth sciences (commonly symbolized as κ , or k ) is a measure of the ability of a material (typically, a rock or unconsolidated material) to transmit fluids. It is of great importance in determining the flow characteristics… …
33Carbon sink — A carbon sink is reservoir of carbon that accumulates and stores carbon for an indefinite period. The main natural sinks are: # Absorption of carbon dioxide by the oceans # Photosynthesis by plants and algae The process by which carbon sinks… …
34asphalt — asphaltic, adj. asphaltlike, adj. /as fawlt/ or, esp. Brit., / falt/, n. 1. any of various dark colored, solid, bituminous substances, native in various areas of the earth and composed mainly of hydrocarbon mixtures. 2. a similar substance that… …
35drawing — /draw ing/, n. 1. the act of a person or thing that draws. 2. a graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil; a delineation of form without reference to color. 3. a sketch, plan, or design, esp. one made with pen, pencil …
