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• Kashtan CIWS
  ....jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Kashtan Combat Module with All Weather Integrated Control System]] --> ...has a 3-D target detection radar, and an all weather multi-band integrated control system. Depending on the number of installed combat modules, the system can
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• M242 Bushmaster
  ...igers’ swarm tactics, JANE’S NAVY INTERNATIONAL], [[Jane's Information Group]].</ref> The M242 weapon system has both electrical and manual fire control and can be operated electrically or manually. In doing so, the gunner can c
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• M4 cannon
  ...-1|abbr=on}}. It was magazine-fed and could be fired manually or by remote control through a [[solenoid]] mounted on the rear of the gun. ...nd feeding mechanism, the recuperator cylinder and bushing, the back plate group, and the manual charger assembly.
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• Mark 14 torpedo
  ...and tester of torpedoes in the United States. No independent or competing group was assigned to verify the results of Mark 14 tests. As torpedo shortages c ...inally conceded the Mark 14 ran deep, and six weeks later, "that its depth-control mechanism had been 'improperly designed and tested'".<ref name="Blair, p.27
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• Oerlikon 35 mm twin cannon
  ...uns. The system could be paired with the off-gun ''Super Fledermaus'' fire control radar, which in the late 1970s was upgraded to the ''Skyguard'' system. ...ed an improved sight, and the ability to be directed by an off-gun digital control system. A few years later a third version of the system was being produced,
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• Phalanx CIWS
  ...unit, the mounting houses the gun, an automated [[fire-control system|fire control system]] and all other major components, enabling it to automatically searc ...antenna, for searching, is located inside the radome on the weapon control group (top of the white-painted portion). The search subsystem provides bearing,
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• Sentry gun
  A sentry gun is used to pin down a group of rebelling colonists in [[Robert A. Heinlein]]'s 1949 novel ''[[Red Plane ...d ''[[Half_life_2|Half-Life 2]]'', many levels involve destruction or even control of sentry guns. ''[[Portal_(video_game)|Portal]]'', also made by the creato
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• Type 91 torpedo
  |steering=gyrocompass guided vertical rudder control system, gyroscope guided anti-rolling controller system * An angular acceleration control system ([[PID controller]]) to control rolling movements, which was highly advanced and the biggest breakthrough i
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• Hydroelectric
  ...A small hydro development may be installed along with a project for flood control, irrigation or other purposes, providing extra revenue for project costs. I ...griculture]] with a relatively constant water supply. Large hydro dams can control floods, which would otherwise affect people living downstream of the projec
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• Acetylcysteine
  ...who received NAC treatment developed symptoms, whereas 79% in the placebo group developed symptoms.<ref>{{cite journal |author=S. De Flora, C. Grassi, L. C ...of the antioxidant [[glutathione]] in the body. The [[thiol]] (sulfhydryl) group confers antioxidant effects and is able to [[Redox|reduce]] [[free radical]
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• Phenobarbital
  ...dium - usually 200&nbsp;mg/mL). The injectable form is used principally to control [[status epilepticus]], while the oral forms are used for prophylactic and | chapter = 4.8.1 Control of epilepsy
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• Phenytoin
  ...'Dilantin Infatabs''' in the [[United States|USA]], '''Eptoin''' by Abbott Group in India and as '''Epanutin''' in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] and [[Israel]], ...ad Range of Use of Phenytoin |publisher=Continuum International Publishing Group |location= |year=1998 |pages= |isbn=0-8264-1069-3 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=
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• Doxycycline
  ...g|ˌdɒksɪˈsaɪkliːn}}) is a member of the [[tetracycline antibiotics]] group and is commonly used to treat a variety of [[infection]]s. Doxycycline is a ...he general indications for all members of the [[tetracycline antibiotics]] group, Doxycycline is frequently used to treat chronic [[prostatitis]], [[sinusit
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• Erythromycin
  ...bert B. Woodward]], along with a large number of members from his research group, posthumously reported the first stereocontrolled asymmetric chemical synth ...as achieved by replacing the terminal methoxy group with the required thio group. (15) is then lactonized in 70% yield to give (16).
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• Metronidazole
  ...a prevalence of 20–30% in developing countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in the US Giardia infects over 2.5 million peop [[Category:IARC Group 2B carcinogens]]
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• Vancomycin
  ...of AMP. The PCP domain uses the attached 4’-phosphopantethein prosthetic group to load the growing peptide chain and their precursors.<ref name="pmid12167 ...es for use by the [[Centers for Disease Control]] (CDC) Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. These guidelines restrict use of vancomycin t
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• Clofazimine
  ...ts. Clofazimine also has a marked anti-inflammatory effect and is given to control the leprosy reaction, [[erythema]] nodosum leprosum (ENL). (From AMA Drug E ...e Swiss pharmaceutical company [[Geigy]] (today member of the [[Novartis]] group of drug producers), the product was launched in 1969 as Lamprene.
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• Isoniazid
  Hepatotoxicity of INH is by nitrogen group in its chemical structure,as it is metabolized in liver and gets converted ...and can reduce the efficacy of contraceptives. Alternative means of birth control should be used when taking these medications.
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• Nevirapine
  ...inger Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., one of the [[Boehringer Ingelheim]] group of companies. It is covered by [http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?S ...has not approved of such nevirapine prophylaxis.<ref>Celia Farber, "Out of Control: AIDS and the Corruption of Science" http://www.harpers.org/archive/2006/03
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• Ribavirin
  ...k |first15=UM |last16=Dieterich |first16=DT |last17=Apricot Study |first17=Group}}</ref> ...rivatizing the 1' OH with an acetyl group which acts as a suitable leaving group upon nucleophilic attack. The ribose 1' carbon attack is accomplished with
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• Codeine
  ...eine due to a small re-arrangement of the molecule, viz. moving the methyl group from the 3 to the 6 position on the morphine carbon skeleton. Drugs bearin ...publisher = Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission }}</ref> A support group called [http://www.codeinefree.me.uk/ Codeine Free] exists to help people w
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• Ketamine
  {{For|the functional group referred to as ketimine|imine}} ...://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200011/22/1122170.htm Government to tighten control on Ketamine<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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• Ciprofloxacin
  ...PDF |accessdate=31 August 2009 |pmid=17431378 |author1=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) }}</ref> ...oldstein, S |author7=Factor, S |author8=Jones, J |author9=Ridzon, R |first=Group |last2=Cdc Adverse Events Working |author=Cdc, Adverse}}</ref> However, the
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• Metformin
  ...|[http://www.idf.org/webdata/docs/GGT2D%2009%20Oral%20therapy.pdf "Glucose control: oral therapy"]|100&nbsp;KB}}. In: ''[http://www.idf.org/Global_guideline G ...68/19/2070}}</ref> As metformin affords a similar level of [[blood sugar]] control to insulin and sulfonylureas, it appears to decrease mortality primarily th
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• Valproic acid
  As an anticonvulsant, valproic acid is used to control [[absence seizure]]s, [[tonic-clonic seizure]]s ([[grand mal]]), [[complex ...ially at high doses (although vaproate is sometimes the only drug that can control seizures, and seizures in pregnancy would have even worse consequences.) Th
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• Aspirin
  ...in higher doses. In children and adolescents, aspirin is no longer used to control [[flu-like symptoms]] or the symptoms of [[chickenpox]] or other viral illn ...cid. They were first to assign to it the correct structure with the acetyl group connected to the phenolic oxygen.<ref>{{de icon}} {{Cite journal|author= Sc
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• Atenolol
  ...receptor]] [[receptor_antagonist|antagonist]], a [[drug]] belonging to the group of [[beta blockers]] (sometimes written [[beta blocker|β-blockers]]), a cl If atenolol alone fails to control arterial hypertension, the drug can be combined with a diuretic (e.g. with
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• Sodium nitroprusside
  ...[[cyanide]] ligands and one linear [[nitric oxide]] ligand. The [[symmetry group|molecular symmetry]] is C_4v. [[Metal nitrosyl|Linear nitrosyl l ...ain clinical circumstances such as [[malignant hypertension]] or for rapid control of blood pressure during vascular surgery and neurosurgery. By the action
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• Simvastatin
  ...onging to the class of pharmaceuticals called "[[statin]]s". It is used to control [[hypercholesterolemia]] (elevated [[cholesterol]] levels) and to prevent [ ...=N Engl J Med. | volume =359(8) | pmid =18650507 | year = 2008 | first1 = Group | issue = 8 | pages = 789–99 | doi = 10.1056/NEJMoa0801936}}</ref>
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• Dopamine
  ...not absolute, and there is some overlap in the projection targets of each group of neurons.<ref>{{Cite journal |author=Bjorklund A, Dunnett SB |title=Dopam ...6150070 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |author=Grace AA, Bunney BS |title=The control of firing pattern in nigral dopamine neurons: burst firing |url=http://www.
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• Acetic acid
  ...acetic acid is HOAc where Ac stands for the [[acetyl]] [[functional group|group]] CH₃−C(=O)−. In the context of [[acid-base reaction]]s, the The hydrogen (H) atom in the [[carboxyl group]] (−COOH) in carboxylic acids such as acetic acid can be given off as an
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• Spironolactone
  ...onolactone) had a [[relative risk]] of death (when compared to the placebo group) equal to 0.70 or a 30% [[relative risk reduction]]. Patients in the study ...nolactone and risk of upper gastrointestinal events: population based case-control study | journal=Brit Med J | year=2006 | author=Verhamme KMC, Mosis G, Diel
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• Glucose
  ...ning a [[hemiacetal]] group, which arises from the reaction of the hydroxy group at C-5 and the [[aldehyde]] at C-1. Containing five carbon atoms and one ox ...ydroxyl group attached to C-1 is positioned trans to the -CH₂OH group at C-5, while β means that it is cis. An inaccurate but superficially attr
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• Ibuprofen
  ...fen was derived from [[propionic acid]] by the [[research]] arm of [[Boots Group]] during the 1960s.<ref>{{Cite journal|author=Adams SS |title=The propionic ...tional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: population based nested case-control analysis. | journal=BMJ | volume=330 | issue=7504 | pages=1366 | year=2005
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• Nitrous oxide
  ...[carbon dioxide]].<ref>2007 IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) by Working Group 1 (WG1), [http://www.ipcc.ch/pdf/assessment-report/ar4/wg1/ar4-wg1-chapter2 ...sold for 25 cents a balloon. Contact was made with a "mystical-religious" group that used the gas to accelerate arriving at their transcendental-meditative
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• Mercury (element)
  ...2+}} and elemental mercury.<ref name="henderson">{{cite book| title = Main group chemistry| author = Henderson, W.|location=Great Britain| publisher = Royal ...elrymaking through history|author=Hesse R W|publisher=Greenwood Publishing Group|year= 2007|isbn=0313335079}}</ref> The Indian word for [[alchemy]] is ''[[R
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• Magnesium sulfate
  ...e (Mg,Cu)SO₄·7H₂O, a new mineral of the melanterite group, and cuprian pentahydrite: Their occurrence within mine waste |first1=Ronal ...arine aquarium calcium and alkalinity concentrations are very difficult to control because not enough magnesium is present to stabilize these ions in the salt
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• Morphine
  ...gastrointestinal afflictions related to motility, and problems with weight control in either direction. ...r changes to the body make morphine and opium a crude form of female birth control, and lower sperm counts are seen in male subjects, as well as erectile dysf
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• Paracetamol
  ...patients.<ref>[http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/106/index.html ''Control of Pain in Adults with Cancer'' Sign Guidelines '''106''' Section 6.1 and 7 ...org/cgi/reprint/31/5/757|pmid=3987005|date= May 1, 1985 }}</ref> The amide group is [[acetamide]] (ethanamide). It is an extensively [[conjugated system]],
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• Diazepam
  ..., when [[Intravenous therapy|IV]] [[magnesium sulfate]] and blood pressure control measures have failed.<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = Kaplan | first1 = PW. | ...ve treatment. The smallest possible effective dose should be used for this group of patients.<ref name="PDRhealth" />
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• Digitalis
  ...|first=Carol|date=18 May 2002|work=The Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph Media Group Limited |accessdate=6 May 2010|location=London, UK}}</ref> A group of medicines extracted from foxglove plants are called "Digitalin". The use
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• RadioShack PRO-2052
  Trunking communications systems let a large group of 2-way radio users (or even different groups of 2-way radio users) efficiently use a group of
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• Airspeed Oxford
  ...neumatically-operated brakes, which were controlled by a lever set on each control column.<ref name="Mod p631"/> For inspection purposes, access panels are lo * When the Belgian section of the Royal Air Force returned to Belgian control as the Militaire Vliegwezen (became the Belgian Air Force in 1949), the RAF
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• Temazepam
  ...high [[therapeutic index]], temazepam is one of the more dangerous of this group of drugs. ...mat=PDF |date=23rd edition, August 2003 |publisher=International Narcotics Control Board |accessdate=2007-11-25}}</ref>
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• J. Gordon Melton
  ...s inquiries also comprise, gathering membership statistics, details of the group's history and so forth. These details then take shape in the profiles Melto ...a group's religious texts as the essential mainstay for reporting about a group before then proceeding to scholarly questions and analysis about the wider
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• Encyclopædia Britannica
  ...ica|American South]] after the [[American Civil War]], citing the need to "control the negro", to "prevent any intermingling of the races" and "the frequent o ...Sales figures for January 2000 – February 2006 as provided by the [[NPD Group]].</ref> Both occupied the same price range, with the ''[[Encyclopædia Bri
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• Propædia
  ...nge&nbsp;of&nbsp;Behavioral&nbsp;Capacities:&nbsp;Individual&nbsp;and&nbsp;Group&nbsp;Behavior ...&nbsp;[[Social groups|Social Groups]]:<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Ethnic group|Peoples]]&nbsp;and&nbsp;[[Cultures]] || '''5.1.1'''&nbsp;[[Peoples]]&nbsp;a
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• Mortimer J. Adler
  ...But we suffer many accidents in the course of our lives, things beyond our control—outrageous misfortunes or the blessings of good fortunes. Moral virtue al ...continues to be the one that evokes the greatest concern among the widest group of men and women. However, Adler was opposed to the idea of converting [[at
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• History of the Encyclopædia Britannica
  The key idea that set the ''Britannica'' apart was to group related topics together into longer essays, that were then organized alphab ...ton]], a former U.S. senator and advertising executive, obtained exclusive control of the ''Britannica'', which he published until his death in 1973. His wido
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• The World Factbook
  ...icting Kashmir have the India–[[Pakistan]] border drawn at the [[Line of Control]], but the region of [[Aksai Chin|Kashmir administered by China]] drawn in ...e Iles Eparses entry and redirects for each island were dropped due to the group becoming a district of the [[French Southern and Antarctic Lands]] in Febru
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• Tetracaine
  ...ne''' and '''Dicaine''') is a potent [[local anesthetic]] of the [[ester]] group. It is mainly used [[topical anesthetic|topically]] in [[ophthalmology]] an ...er the function of calcium release channels ([[ryanodine receptor]]s) that control the release of calcium from intracellular stores. Tetracaine is an [[allost
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• Wattle and daub
  ...other fibrous materials, and helps to hold the mix together as well as to control shrinkage and provide flexibility.<ref>Pritchett, Ian. ''The Building Cons The origin of the term 'wattle' as a term describing a group of [[acacia]]s in Australia, is from the term "wattling". In early Australi
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• Electroactive polymers
  ...|location= New York |language= English |isbn= 0-8247-9468-0}}</ref> are a group of crystalline polar [[polymers]] that are also [[ferroelectric]], meaning ...of the selected element, causing local thickness reduction. Under computer control, dots would be activated to create tactile patterns of highs and lows repre
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• Polyelectrolyte
  ...trolytes''' are [[polymers]] whose repeating units bear an [[electrolyte]] group. These groups will [[dissociation (chemistry)|dissociate]] in [[aqueous]] s ...ms of polycation-polyanion layers. Scientists have demonstrated thickness control of such films down to the single-nanometer scale. LbL films can also be co
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• Polyphosphate
  ...phates''' are anionic [[phosphate]] [[polymers]] linked between [[hydroxyl group]]s and [[hydrogen]] atoms. The [[polymerization]] that takes place is known ...ll kingdoms of living organisms, participating in metabolic correction and control on both genetic and enzymatic levels. Polyphosphate is directly involved in
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• Thiomer
  ...ay [[thiol]] group bearing side chains. In brief, low molecular mass thiol group bearing compounds are covalently bound to a polymeric backbone. This backbo ...oadhesive properties of alginate by the covalent attachment of cysteine. J Control Rel 2001;71:277-85.
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• Shape memory polymer
  ...thylene glycol) copolymer cross-linked with glycerol and sulfoisophthalate group and its application to impact-absorbing composite material}}</ref> control in polyurethane shape-memory polymer|doi=10.1088/1468-6996/9/1/015009|forma
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• Biopolymer
  Stupp, S.I and Braun, P.V., "Role of Proteins in Microstructural Control: Biomaterials, Ceramics & Semiconductors", Science, Vol. 277, p. 1242 (1997 ...d between the carbon atom of the cyclic glucose in one unit and a hydroxyl group in the adjacent unit.
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• Polypropylene
  ...its properties is [[tacticity]]. The relative orientation of each [[methyl group]] (CH₃ in the figure) relative to the methyl groups in neighbori ...olypropylene is made with two types of Ziegler-Natta catalysts. The first group of the catalysts encompases solid (mostly supported) catalysts and certain
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• Ion-exchange resin
  There are four main types differing in their [[functional group]]s: ...tors, but hafnium is a very strong absorber of neutrons, used in reactor [[control rod]]s.
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• Thermoplastic elastomer
  ...astic polyamides. Examples of TPE products that come from block copolymers group are [http://iwww.plasticsportal.com/products/styroflex.html Styroflex] ([[B ...dyes. Besides that, it consumes less energy and closer and more economical control of product quality is possible.
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• Polyethylene terephthalate
  #Flake quality control b) The end group proportion shifts toward the direction of the COOH end groups built up thro
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• Dendronized polymer
  ...ylmethacrylate]] ([[Poly(methyl methacrylate)|PMMA]]) backbone, the methyl group of which is replaced by a dendron of the third generation (three consecutiv ...ine]] groups are modified by a substituent X which often is a [[protection group]]. Upon deprotection and modification substantial property changes can be a
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• Antimicrobial polymers
  | Active agent is phenol group. | Active group: [[Phosphonium]] groups.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Thamizharasi|first=S|coaut
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• Creosote
  ...ire hazard. If a hot fire is built in the stove or fireplace, and the air control left wide open, this may allow hot oxygen into the chimney where it comes i ...ng O, Harris F |title=Retrospective cohort mortality study and nested case-control study of workers exposed to creosote at 11 wood-treating plants in the Unit
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• Depleted uranium
  ...001 study of 15,000 February 1991 U.S. Gulf War combat veterans and 15,000 control veterans found that the Gulf War veterans were 1.8 (fathers) to 2.8 (mother ...eveloped a significant tendency to lose weight with respect to the control group.<ref>{{Cite book | url=http://www.afrri.usuhs.mil/www/outreach/pdf/pellmar.
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• Refractory metals
  ...rgy]] and [[engineering]]. The definition of which elements belong to this group differs. The most common definition includes 5 elements, two of the [[Perio |+Properties of the Group 4 elements| Properties of the Group 4 element
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• Ruthenium
  ...oup]] of the [[periodic table]]; and like the other metals of the platinum group, ruthenium is inert to most other chemicals. The Russian scientist [[Karl E ...uthenium is a member of the [[platinum group]] and is in [[group 8 element|group 8]] of the periodic table:
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• Aerogel
  ...iews/atomicrpp.pdf Abridged from Atomic Nuclear Properties]. Particle Data Group: 2007.</ref> ...uni-erlangen.de/eng/research/thermo_pharma/thermo_pharmazie_e.htm Research group Pharmaceutical Thermodynamics] of Friedrich - Alexander - University Erlang
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• Building insulation materials
  ...the classification of these fibers from Group 2B (possible carcinogen) to Group 3 (not classifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans). All fiber glass wool ...susceptible to mold contamination. In fact, due to its favorable moisture control characteristics and other factors associated with the manufacturing process
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• Bone char
  ...e range of 400 to 500&nbsp;°C &ndash; in an oxygen-depleted atmosphere to control the quality of the product as related to its [[adsorption]] capacity for ap ...| volume=26 | issue=4 | pages=16–20 | publisher=The Vegetarian Resource Group | location=Baltimore, MD | year=2007
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• Textile
  {{Redirect|Fabrics|the music group|The Fabrics}} .../v451/n7180/edsumm/e080214-06.html|work=Nature|publisher=Nature Publishing Group|date=February 14, 2008|accessdate=2008-02-13}}</ref>
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• Textiles of Mexico
  Justina Oviedo Rangel is of the [[Huave people|Huave ethnic group]] in Oaxaca. She began weaving when she was eight on her own while playing. Nine major chain stores control 40% of the brick-and-mortar sales, but approximately 58% of the domestic cl
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• Microcrystalline wax
  ...g purpose-made microcrystalline waxes. In North America, The International Group, Inc (IGI, http://www.igiwax.com) is one of the few remaining companies tha ...riction and increase the gliding ability of the board, making it easier to control and diminishing the fatigue of the rider.
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• Ski wax
  ...evenly distributed over the iron's surface. The more accurate temperature control means the iron maintains the selected temperature without excessive tempera ...thin bases that tend to poorly distribute heat and low quality temperature control which can result in wide temperature variations during application. Clothes
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• Wax
  ...alkanes]] often containing ester, carboxylic acid, or alcohol [[functional group|groups]]. The structure and molecular weight of the hydrocarbon chain and Especially in warm climates, plants secrete waxes as a way to control evaporation and hydration.<ref name=Ullmann/> The most important is [[Carna
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• Polyphenyl ether
  ...henol|phenoxy]] and/or a [[thiophenol|thiophenoxy]] group as the repeating group in [[ether]] linkages. Commercial phenyl ether polymers belong to two chem ...o require radiation resistance. In addition, PPEs demonstrate better wear control and load-carrying ability than mineral oils, especially when used in bearin
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• Artex
  ...cturers. Since 2005, the company has belonged to France's [[Saint-Gobain]] group.<ref>{{cite web | title = Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
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• MasterFormat
  '''PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP''': '''SPECIFICATIONS GROUP'''
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• Engineered cementitious composite
  ...lightweight ECC has superior compressive and tensile strength, crack-width control, and damage tolerance. Applications include floating homes, barges, and can ...tains nearly 800 m3 of ECC material. The tensile ductility and tight crack control behavior of ECC led to a 40 % reduction in material used during constructio
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• Prestressed concrete
  ...ally adjust cables based on poor field conditions (For example: shifting a group of 4 cables around an opening by placing 2 to either side). The advantages of prestressed concrete include crack control and lower construction costs; thinner slabs - especially important in high
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• Felt
  ...e used by the artist as a sculpting tool. Using a single needle or a small group of needles (2-5) in a hand-held tool, these needles are used to sculpt the ...the tone suffers. Felt is placed under the piano keys on [[accordion]]s to control touch and key noise; it is also used on the ''pallets'' to silence notes no
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• Drywall
  {{For|the musical group|Drywall (musical project)}} ...equested that the power plants install new scrubbers (industrial pollution control devices) to remove sulfur dioxide present in the output waste gas. Scrubber
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• Monel
  ...for carrying liquid [[rocket fuel]] and [[oxidizer]], and in its [[flight control system]]. Still, the fundamental body and skin of the X-15 remained the sam ! [[ASME]] P Group
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• Iron
  ...r]] 26. It is a [[metal]] in the [[first transition series]]. Like other [[Group 8 element]]s, it exists in a wide range of [[oxidation state]]s. Iron and i ...on-containing enzymes and proteins, often containing [[heme]] [[prosthetic group]]s, participate in many biological oxidations and in transport. Examples of
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• Wood
  ...ing preparation, may do much to reduce this problem but it is difficult to control completely, especially when using mass-produced kiln-dried timber stocks. ...erry]], are on the border between the two classes, forming an intermediate group.
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• Dry stone
  ...o gates a wall may contain smaller purposely built gaps for the passage or control of wildlife and [[livestock]] such as sheep. The smaller holes usually no m * [http://www.stoneline.ch Stone-Line], Group of the Swiss dry stone masons
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• Ethidium bromide
  ...been shown to project outside the intercalated bases. In fact, the phenyl group is found to be almost perpendicular to the plane of the ring system, as it ...lates organelles faster than full-length genomes under relaxed copy number control. |journal=Nucleic Acids Res. |volume=30 |issue=21 |pages=4626–33 |year=20
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• Optacon
  ...unded to conduct research toward a synthetic speech reading machine. This group turned “sour” on the Optophone approach after concluding that reading w ...ad returned to SRI from MIT where he had done a doctoral dissertation in a group working on the application of technology for the problems of blindness. Bl
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• Personal Track Safety
  ...ately and regular audit is undertaken to ensure that they meet the quality control levels for the specific standards of performance and training needed to rel ....co.uk/docushare/dsweb/Get/Rail-19399/GERT8067.pdf PDF file Railway Safety Group] Further details on standards for PTS Medicals
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• Effective Safety Training
  ...d that the role of training in developing and maintaining effective hazard control activities is a proven and successful method of intervention.<ref>NIOSH (19 ...ainers can also include role-playing, live demonstrations, and round-table group discussions to stimulate employee participation. Games like "what's wrong w
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• Young worker safety and health
  ...al fatalities accounted for 42 out of the 49 total fatalities for that age group between 1998 and 2002.<ref name=pop/> Legally, there are less [[child labor ...t of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS
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• Confined space
  ...specific to general industry), but they are still required to identify and control confined space hazards. • Assessment and control of risks.
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• Dry cleaning
  ...3, the [[California]] Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted an airborne toxic control measure (ATCM) to reduce perc emissions from dry cleaning operations. The d ...rn Cleaner & Launderer, August 2007.</ref> Another industry certification group, America's Best Cleaners, counts CO₂ cleaners among its members.
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• Ethylene oxide
  ...es, reactions of ethylene oxide with compounds containing active methylene group leads to the formation of [[gamma-Butyrolactone|butyrolactone]]s:<ref>{{cit ...ternational Agency for Research on Cancer]] classifies ethylene oxide into group 1, meaning it is a proven [[carcinogen]].<ref name = "basesafework" >{{cite
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• Indoor air quality
  ...architecture)|ventilation]] to dilute contaminants, filtration, and source control are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings. ...guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould. Report on a working group meeting, 17-18 October 2007”]</ref> and its growth can be inhibited by ke
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• Carbon monoxide poisoning
  ...carbon monoxide exposures.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)|title=Houseboat-associated carbon monoxide poisonings ...NEJM199811263392206}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |author=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |title=Deaths from motor-vehicle-related unintentional
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• Dead man's switch
  ...rod which, when pushed down, contacts a [[solenoid]] or switch inside the control housing. The handle springs up if pressure is removed, releasing the rod's Though there are ways that this type of dead-man's control could conceivably fail, they have proven highly reliable.
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• Hazard analysis
  ...and a description and implementation of the measures to be taken for their control. ...rehensive and tailorable approaches for hazard prevention, elimination and control. It is centered around the hazard analysis and functional based safety proc
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• Job Safety Analysis
  ...is''' is one of the safety management tools that can be used to define and control the hazards associated with a certain process, job or procedure. Job Safety ...le form. The hazards involved in each single step are identified, then the control measures to eliminate, reduce or mitigate each hazard are identified and de
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