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(Encyclopedia) transpiration, in botany, the loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants. Some evaporation occurs directly through the exposed walls of surface cells, but the greatest amount…anhydride
(Encyclopedia) anhydrideanhydrideănhīˈdrīd, –drĭd [key] [Gr.,=without water], chemical compound formed by removing water, H2O, from another compound; the anhydride can also react with water to form…standpipe
(Encyclopedia) standpipe, tank or pipe for holding water in an elevated position to create pressure in a water supply system. For a tall building, where the pressure from the mains at street level is…irrigation
(Encyclopedia) irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow…evaporimeter
(Encyclopedia) evaporimeterevaporimeterĭvăpˌərĭmˈətər [key], instrument that measures the rate of evaporation of water into the atmosphere, sometimes called an atmometer. Evaporimeters are of two…Water-Borne Diseases: Cholera and Dysentery: Epidemic Dysentery
Epidemic DysenteryWater-Borne Diseases: Cholera and DysenteryIntroductionCholera: Scourge of the PoorEpidemic Dysentery Dysentery is an inflammation of the intestine characterized by the frequent…Brewer's: Carry Fire in one Hand and Water in the other
(To). To say one thing and mean another; to flatter, to deceive; to lull suspicion in order the better to work mischief. “Altera manu fert aquam, altera ignem. Altera manu fert lapidem,…Brewer's: Go through Fire and Water to serve you
Do anything even at personal cost and inconvenience. The reference is to the ancient ordeals by fire and water. Those condemned to these ordeals might employ a substitute. Source:…William Waters BOYCE, Congress, SC (1818-1890)
BOYCE William Waters , a Representative from South Carolina; born in Charleston, S.C., October 24, 1818; attended South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) at Columbia and the…Russell Judson WATERS, Congress, CA (1843-1911)
WATERS Russell Judson , a Representative from California; born in Halifax, Windham County, Vt., June 6, 1843; moved with his parents to Franklin County, Mass., in 1846; attended the district…Trending
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