plenum — [plē′nəm, plen′əm] n. pl. plenums or plena [plē′nə] [ModL < L, neut. of plenus, FULL1] 1. space filled with matter: opposed to VACUUM 2. fullness 3. a full or general assembly, as of all members of a legislative body … English World dictionary
Plenum chamber — A plenum chamber is a pressurised housing containing a gas or fluid (typically air) at positive pressure (pressure higher than surroundings). One function of the plenum can be to equalise pressure for more even distribution, because of irregular… … Wikipedia
Plenum — Pour les autres significations, voir Plénum. Le Plenum est un volume d air mis en surpression relative (par rapport à l air extérieur) à l aide d une soufflante motorisée. Dans le cas d un véhicule à effet de sol, cette chambre est plus ou moins… … Wikipédia en Français
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china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
Nuclear meltdown — Three of the reactors at Fukushima I overheated, causing core meltdowns. This was compounded by hydrogen gas explosions and the venting of contaminated steam which released large amounts of radioactive material into the air.[1] … Wikipedia
Phage monographs — Bacteriophage (phage) are viruses of bacteria and arguably are the most numerous organisms on Earth. The history of phage study is captured, in part, in the books published on the topic (but see also phage meetings). Presented is a list of 100… … Wikipedia
Comintern — Third International redirects here. For Webster s Third New International Dictionary, see Webster s Dictionary. Part of the series on … Wikipedia
building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… … Universalium
Clavier-Übung III — Johann Sebastian Bach, 1746 The Clavier Übung III, sometimes referred to as the German Organ Mass, is a collection of compositions for organ by Johann Sebastian Bach, started in 1735–6 and published in 1739. It is considered to be Bach s most… … Wikipedia