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formationThe fundamental unit of lithostratigraphy. A body of rock that is sufficiently distinctive and continuous that it can be mapped. In stratigraphy, a formation is a body of strata of predominantly one t [..]
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formationA reaction that forms one mole of a compound from its elements in their most stable forms. For example, the formation reaction for water is H2(g) + ½O2 H2O().
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formationlate 14c., "vital force in plants and animals;" early 15c., "act of creating or making," from Old French formacion "formation, fashioning, creation" (12c.) or directly fr [..]
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formationspecific arrangement of things.
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formationan arrangement of people or things acting as a unit; "a defensive formation"; "a formation of planes" the act of fabricating something in a particul [..]
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formationThe appearance of paper when held up to the light, also called look–through. Formation is related to the evenness of fiber distribution in the sheet. It is influenced by fiber length and hydration (wh [..]
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formationn. Relative disposition of parts.
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formationa grouping of units and sub-units of different functions, the composition of which will depend on tasks and roles. The largest formation within the NZ Army is a brigade-sized grouping called a Land Fo [..]
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formationRefers to the uniformity or lack of it in the distribution of the fibers when manufacturing paper; can be observed by looking through the sheet; a good formation is uniform or "Close", while [..]
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formationbiosynthesis
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formationThe manner in which the fibres of a sheet of paper or board are distributed, disposed and intermixed to constitute the sheet.
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formationa body of rock unified by origin, age or composition
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formation(n) an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit(n) the act of fabricating something in a particular shape(n) the act of forming or establishing something(n) (geology) the geological features o [..]
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formationA rock formation is a body of rock of considerable extent with distinctive characteristics that allow geologists to map, describe, and name it. fossil
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formationA rock/mineral deposit or structure covering an area with the same physical properties.
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formationA rock formation is a body of rock of considerable extent with distinctive characteristics that allow geologists to map, describe, and name it.
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formationTerm used to describe the process of forming the paper sheet or paperboard on a paper machine.
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formationThe full width of the top of embankments or the bottom of cuttings upon which the track is constructed. CMC 'Glossary for NCOP and Dictionary of Railway Terminology'.
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formationIn battery manufacturing, formation is the process of charging the battery for the first time. Electrochemically, formation changes the lead oxide paste on the positive grids into lead dioxide and the [..]
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formationThe earthworks on which the track is laid
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formationThe arrangement of athletes on a surface during the course of a stunt or routine
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formationPlayers form positions on the field.
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formationA distinctive, mapable rock unit representing deposition under a uniform set of conditions and during a limited period of time.
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formationThe production of Antibodies by proliferating and differentiated B-Lymphocytes under stimulation by Antigens.
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formationA cognitive process involving the formation of ideas generalized from the Knowledge of qualities, aspects, and relations of objects.
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formationThe clumping of Erythrocytes that is like a stack or roll of coins.
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formationThe appearance of carbonyl groups (such as aldehyde or ketone groups) in Proteins as the result of several oxidative modification reactions. It is a standard marker for Oxidative Stress. Carbonylated [..]
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formationA region extending from the Pons & Medulla Oblongata through the Mesencephalon, characterized by a diversity of Neurons of various sizes and shapes, arranged in different aggregations and enmeshed [..]
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formationThe In Vitro formation of clusters consisting of a Cell (usually a Lymphocyte) surrounded by Antigenic Cells or Antigen-bearing particles (usually Erythrocytes, which may or may not be coated with ant [..]
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formationany ordered arrangement of two or more ships or aircraft proceeding together.
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formationA defined unit of rock within a stratigraphic section at the given locality.
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formationa rock unit possessing distinctive characteristics, such as mineral content, fossils, or color, that allows it to be distinguished from adjacent rock units.
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formation1. A body of rock strata that consists dominantly of a certain lithologic type or combination of types. It is the fundamental lithostratigraphic
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formationA flight of two or more aircraft are always flying in a defined formation. "Parade" formation (such as echelon, "finger four", or "diamond" is use [..]
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formationOften used to describe the number of players positioned by a team in the different areas of the field of play. Normally, the keeper is not included; thus a 4-4-2 formation is one with four fullbacks, four midfielders and two forwards, while a 3-5-2 refers to playing with three backs, five mids and two forwards. See balance and system of play.
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formationThe alignment of offensive and defensive players on a given play.
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formationA rock layer which has distinct geological characteristics (e.g. rock type, depositional history, age). Fossil fuel
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formationA rock layer which has distinct characteristics (e.g. rock type, geologic age).
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formationA body of rock strata, of intermediate rank in the hierarchy of lithostratigraphic units, which is unified with respect to adjacent strata by consisting dominantly of a certain lithologic type, or by possessing other unifying lithologic features.
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formationA geological term for a unit of rock strata that is sufficiently distinctive for mapping purposes.
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formationAn identifiable layer of rock named after its geographical location and dominant rock type.
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formationa designated subsurface layer that is composed throughout of substantially the same kind of rock or rock types.
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formationAn identifiable single geologic horizon.
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formationa series of rocks with certain characteristics in common. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/formation
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formationThe term for the primary unit in stratigraphy consisting of a succession of strata useful for mapping or description which possesses certain distinctive lithologic and other features, i.e. the Mississauga Formation.
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formationA sedimentary bed or series of beds sufficiently alike or distinctive to form an identifiable geological unit.
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formationa body of rock identified by lithic characteristics and stratigraphic position which is mappable at the earth's surface or traceable in the subsurface
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formationThe term for the primary unit in stratigraphy consisting of a succession of strata useful for mapping or description which possesses certain distinctive lithologic and other features, i.e. the Hiberni [..]
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formationA geological term that describes a succession of strata similar enough to form a distinctive geological unit useful for mapping or description.
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formationA bed or deposit sufficiently homogeneous to be distinctive as a unit. Each different formation is given a name, frequently as a result of the study of the formation outcrop at the surface and sometimes based on fossils found in the formation.
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formationAn identifiable layer of rocks named after its geographical location and dominant rock type.
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formationA layer of rock having characteristics that are distinct and recognizable. The rock layer is thus mappable, even among other layers of similar rocks. The thickness of a formation can range from a few feet to hundreds of feet. Formations are distinguished by features including the mineral composition, texture, fossils, etc.
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formationA rock unit that possesses distinctive characteristics. Formations are often given names as a result of the study of the formation outcrop at the surface or based on fossils found in the formation.
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formation(Monterey) - The Monterey Formation is a vast area of marine deposits rich in fossils. It covers both a large area of California and an extended period of time. This formation is both a reservoir and a source of hydrocarbons.
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formationA unit in stratigraphy defining a succession of rocks of the same type.
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formationA basic unit of rock layers distinctive enough in appearance, composition, and age to be defined in geologic maps and classifications.
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formationA body of rock of considerable extent with distinctive characteristics that allow geologists to map, describe, and name it
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formationTerm used for a classificatory category of vegetation characterized by dominants of a spesific life form.
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formationTwo or more jumpers linked, in freefall or under canopy
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formationPlayers form positions on the field.
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