A Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology with Special Reference to Environmental Karst Hydrology. Courtesy of the author & The Karst Waters Institute. 2002.
Hydraulic Sinus Condensing — (HSC) is a sinus lift procedure invented in 1996, by Dr. Leon Chen of the [http://www.diiworld.com Dental Implant Institute] . Unlike the traditional methods of sinus lifts, which typically use an osteotomy of the lateral aspect of the maxilla,… … Wikipedia
Hydraulic analogy — The electronic–hydraulic analogy (derisively referred to as the drain pipe theory by Oliver Heaviside) is the most widely used analogy for electron fluid in a metal conductor. Since electric current is invisible and the processes at play in… … Wikipedia
barrier — Synonyms and related words: abatis, advanced work, arch dam, backstop, balistraria, balustrade, bamboo curtain, bank, banquette, bar, barbed wire entanglement, barbican, barrage, barricade, bartizan, bastion, battlement, bear trap dam, beaver dam … Moby Thesaurus
aircraft arresting barrier — A device used to engage an aircraft and absorb its forward momentum after an emergency landing or an aborted takeoff. It consists of vertical nylon ropes and a suitable braking device to arrest forward movement of an aircraft. The braking system… … Aviation dictionary
Geosynthetic clay liners — Also see Geosynthetics. Geosynthetic clay liners (or GCLs) are factory manufactured hydraulic barriers consisting of a thin layer of bentonite (or other very low permeability material) supported by geotextiles and/or geomembranes, being… … Wikipedia
Jean-Louis Le Moigne — is a French specialist on systemics and constructivist epistemology. He is an alumnus from Ecole Centrale Paris.BiographyJean Louis Le Moigne was born on March 22, 1931 in Casablanca (Marocco). He is married to Maguy Le Moigne, and they have 3… … Wikipedia
Deepwater Horizon oil spill — 2010 oil spill and BP oil spill redirect here. For other oil spills in 2010, see 2010 oil spill (disambiguation). For the 2006 oil spill involving BP, see Prudhoe Bay oil spill. For the drilling rig and explosion, see Deepwater Horizon… … Wikipedia
dam — dam1 /dam/, n., v., dammed, damming. n. 1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river. 2. a body of water confined by a dam. 3. any barrier resembling a dam. v.t. 4. to furnish with a … Universalium
river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… … Universalium
River Hull — River The tidal barrier at the mouth of the river … Wikipedia
