Static electricity — For the science of static charges see Electrostatics Static electricity refers to the accumulation of excess electric charge in a region with poor electrical conductivity (an insulator), such that the charge accumulation persists. The effects of… … Wikipedia
gasket — noun /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ a) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression. b) A material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. [ … Wiktionary
Diamond anvil cell — Schematics of the core of a diamond anvil cell. The diamond size is a few millimeters at most A diamond anvil cell (DAC) is a device used in scientific experiments. It allows compressing a small (sub millimeter sized) piece of material to extreme … Wikipedia
Compression ratio — For compression ratio in data compression, see data compression ratio. The compression ratio of an internal combustion engine or external combustion engine is a value that represents the ratio of the volume of its combustion chamber from its… … Wikipedia
Fortress Maximus — is the name of several fictional characters from several of the various Transformers universes. Fortress Maximus appeared in the season 4 finale of the US Transformers animated series voiced by Stephen Keener. He was one of the stars of the… … Wikipedia
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O-ring — This article is about the mechanical seal. For other uses, see Oring. Typical O ring and application An O ring, also known as a packing, or a toric joint, is a mechanical gasket in the shape of a torus; it is a loop of elastomer with a disc… … Wikipedia
EMD F7 — Infobox Locomotive name=EMD F7 powertype=Diesel electric gauge=RailGauge|ussg|lk=on caption=D RGW #5634 in 1950; this early Phase I locomotive was delivered in July, 1949 builder=General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) General Motors Diesel… … Wikipedia
Carburetor — Bendix Technico (Stromberg) 1 barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV 3, with nomenclature A carburetor (American spelling), carburettor, or carburetter (Commonwealth spelling) is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine … Wikipedia
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster — For more information about the final mission and crew of the Challenger, see STS 51 L. Space Shuttle Challenger s smoke plume after the in flight breakup that killed all seven crew members … Wikipedia
Birkenhead Public Library — Infobox Library library name = Birkenhead Public Library Te Whare Matauranga o Birkenhead library location = North Shore, New Zealand established = 1949 num branches = collection size = annual circulation = pop served = 26,000 budget = director … Wikipedia