The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1988 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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COMPOUND - COMPRESSOR 465 COMPOUND , a substance consisting of molecules COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH is the unit load recomposed of atoms or ions of two or more dif- quired to cause a material to fracture or deform ferent elements .
COMPOUND - COMPRESSOR 465 COMPOUND , a substance consisting of molecules COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH is the unit load recomposed of atoms or ions of two or more dif- quired to cause a material to fracture or deform ferent elements .
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Admixtures are used in cements , mortars , and concretes to improve workability or consistency , improve durability , increase strength , accelerate strength development , retard or accelerate the initial setting , retard or reduce the ...
Admixtures are used in cements , mortars , and concretes to improve workability or consistency , improve durability , increase strength , accelerate strength development , retard or accelerate the initial setting , retard or reduce the ...
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tu Synthetic ropes with very high strength - to - weight ratios , almost no stretch , and excellent resistance to being cut are used to tow large ships . CORDAGE INSTITUTE cellent abrasion resistance , particularly when wet .
tu Synthetic ropes with very high strength - to - weight ratios , almost no stretch , and excellent resistance to being cut are used to tow large ships . CORDAGE INSTITUTE cellent abrasion resistance , particularly when wet .
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