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11industrial polymers, major — Introduction chemical compounds used in the manufacture of synthetic industrial materials. In the commercial production of plastics, elastomers, man made fibres, adhesives, and surface coatings, a tremendous variety of polymers are… …
12Stupeous — Stu pe*ous, a. [L. stupa, or better stuppa, tow; cf. L. stuppeus made of tow. Cf. {Stupose}.] Resembling tow; having long, loose scales, or matted filaments, like tow; stupose. [1913 Webster] …
13Mobile radio — This article is about professional equipment. For mobile radios used in amateur radio, see amateur radio mobile operation. Mobile radio or mobiles refer to wireless communications systems and devices which are based on radio frequencies, and… …
14stupeous — pēəs adjective Etymology: Latin stupeus, stuppeus made of tow, from stupa, stuppa tow + eus eous : resembling tow : having long loose scales or matted filaments : stupose …
15Fiber — For other uses, see Fiber (disambiguation). A bundle of optical fibers Fiber (also spelled fibre) is a class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces, similar to lengths of thread. They are very important in… …
16Textile manufacturing terminology — The manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fibre from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. (Both fibre and fiber are used in this article.)… …
17Stupose — Stu*pose, a. [L. stupa, or better stuppa, tow. Cf. {Stupeous}.] (Bot.) Composed of, or having, tufted or matted filaments like tow; stupeous. [1913 Webster] …
18stupose — ˈst(y)üˌpōs adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin stuposus, stupposus, from Latin stupa, stuppa tow + osus ose more at stupe : composed of or having tufted or matted filaments like tow …
19Car audio — Car audio/video (car AV), auto radio, mobile audio, 12 volt and other terms are used to describe the sound or video system fitted in an automobile. While 12 volt audio and video systems are also used, marketed, or manufactured for marine,… …
20List of alien races in Marvel Comics — There are several different extraterrestrial races in the Marvel Comics universe. The vast majority are humanoid in structure.Major RacesA few alien races have had considerable air time in various Marvel Comics publications over the years, having …
