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121aluminum — aluminic /al yeuh min ik/, adj. /euh looh meuh neuhm/, n. 1. Chem. a silver white metallic element, light in weight, ductile, malleable, and not readily corroded or tarnished, occurring combined in nature in igneous rock, shale, clay, and most… …
122catalysis — catalytic /kat l it ik/, adj., n. catalytical, adj. catalytically, adv. /keuh tal euh sis/, n., pl. catalyses / seez /. 1. Chem. the causing or accelerating of a chemical change by the addition of a catalyst. 2. an action between two or more… …
123Suriname — /soor euh nahm , nam /; Du. /syuu rddee nah meuh/, n. a republic on the NE coast of South America: formerly a territory of the Netherlands; gained independence 1975. 443,446; 60,230 sq. mi. (155,995 sq. km). Cap.: Paramaribo. Also, Surinam /soor… …
124electronic substrate and package ceramics — Introduction advanced industrial materials that, owing to their insulating qualities, are useful in the production of electronic components. Modern electronics are based on the integrated circuit, an assembly of millions of… …
125industrial glass — Introduction solid material that is normally lustrous and transparent in appearance and that shows great durability under exposure to the natural elements. These three properties lustre, transparency, and durability make glass a favoured… …
126Precious Stones in the Bible — Precious Stones in the Bible † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Precious Stones in the Bible Precious stones are stones remarkable for their colour, brilliancy, or rarity. Such stones have at all times been held in high esteem everywhere,… …
127Mining industry of Russia — The mineral industry of Russia is one of the world s leading mineral industries and accounts for a large percentage of the Commonwealth of Independent States production of a range of mineral products, including metals, industrial minerals, and… …
128Economy of Indonesia — Jakarta s central business district at Thamrin Street, Central Jakarta. Rank 15th Currency Rupiah (I …
