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English-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction. 2013.
English-German dictionary of Architecture and Construction. 2013.
shell concrete — shell concrete, reinforced concrete in the form of very thin, curved slabs resembling the shape of sea shells, used especially to build domelike roofs or buildings spanning large spaces … Useful english dictionary
respiration — respirational, adj. /res peuh ray sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of respiring; inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing. 2. Biol. a. the sum total of the physical and chemical processes in an organism by which oxygen is conveyed to tissues and cells,… … Universalium
cu|po|la — «KYOO puh luh», noun, verb, laed, la|ing. –n. 1. a rounded roof; dome: »The Capitol at Washington, D.C. has a cupola. 2. a small dome or tower on a roof, especially a small, often squarish tower on the roof of a barn with louvered sides to let in … Useful english dictionary
oxygen group element — ▪ chemical element Introduction also called chalcogen, any of the five chemical elements making up Group 16 (VIa) of the periodic classification namely, oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium. (See Figure >.) A relationship among… … Universalium
anorthosite — anorthositic /an aw theuh sit ik/, adj. /an awr theuh suyt /, n. Petrol. a granular plutonic rock composed largely of labradorite or a more calcic feldspar. [1860 65; < F anorthose anorthoclase (an AN 1 + Gk orthós straight) + ITE1] * * * Type of … Universalium
Hawaii — /heuh wuy ee, wah , wah yeuh, hah vah ee/, n. 1. a state of the United States comprising the N Pacific islands of Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Niihau, and Oahu: a U.S. territory 1900 59; admitted to the Union 1959. 965,000;… … Universalium