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debeaking
Removing the tip on a bird's upper beak to prevent infliction of injuries to other birds.
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funnel approach
A counseling technique, using open-ended questions in the early stages of counseling, to collect information, orient the individual, married couple, or family, and to establish communication. As probl [..]
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kaplan
A control for water turbines which varies pitch of blades in accordance with load, resulting in high efficiency over large-load range.
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zigzag sewing machine
A machine that sews with an oscillating needle. The pattern of the stitches can be varied by changing cams. Used where a decorative, stretchable stitch is needed.
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absorption tower
Tank used to form acidic bisulfate-active agent in digesting wood, from ingredients such as sulfur dioxide, lime, manganese, and ammonia.
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agate bearing
A bearing made of agate used in small scales or precision balances where resistance to corrosion is essential.
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airgap
The gap between the rotor and stator of an electric machine.
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air lance
A long metal rod that carries compressed air to its tip. It is used for cleaning purposes.
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alodize
A process for bathing metal in hot alodine solution to give it protective coating and surface for painting.
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back-roll lathe
A veneer lathe equipped with knives mounted on impression roller that rotates counter to rotation of log. The knives score log lengthwise causing veneer to be peeled from log in narrow stave and hoop [..]
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