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  2. Ferrocement - Wikipedia

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    Ferrocement or ferro-cement [1] is a system of construction using reinforced mortar [2] or plaster (lime or cement, sand, and water) applied over an "armature" of metal mesh, woven, expanded metal, or metal-fibers, and closely spaced thin steel rods such as rebar. The metal commonly used is iron or some type of steel, and the mesh is made with ...

  3. Lists of foods - Wikipedia

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    Various foods. This is a categorically organized list of foods. Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. [1] It is produced either by plants, animals, or fungi, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

  4. Ferrocerium - Wikipedia

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    A spark lighter in action. Ferrocerium alloy was invented in 1903 by the Austrian chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach.It takes its name from its two primary components: iron (from Latin: ferrum), and the rare-earth element cerium, which is the most prevalent of the lanthanides in the mixture.

  5. Concrete ship - Wikipedia

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    Due to the need to deliver necessary raw materials (such as oil, weapons, ammunition, food and drugs) through mined river currents, Adolf Hitler ordered the production of 50 concrete ships for different purposes. Most were concrete barges made for oil transportation from Romania, and needed raw materials that were driven to the Baltic front.

  6. List of forageable plants - Wikipedia

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    Berries (in autumn), edible raw, or made into jellies, jams and syrups, or used as a flavoring [6] Beech: Fagus sylvatica: Europe, except parts of Spain, northern England, northern parts of Northern Europe: Nuts (in September or October), edible raw or roasted and salted, or can be pressed for oil [7] Sea purslane Halimione portulacoides

  7. The 10 best and 10 worst fruits for you - AOL

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    Experts agree that a diet rich in fruits and veggies is the way to go. Fruits can provide essential nutrients, fiber and a host of other health benefits. If you enjoy fruits frequently, that's great.

  8. Lists of prepared foods - Wikipedia

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    List of fermented foods; List of fermented soy products; List of fish sauces; List of food pastes; List of foods made from maple; List of fried dough foods; List of goat dishes; List of halal and kosher fish; List of hors d'oeuvre; List of hot dogs; List of kebabs; List of kosher foods; List of legume dishes; List of maize dishes; List of meat ...

  9. Iron(II) sulfate - Wikipedia

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    Like other iron(II) salts, iron(II) sulfate is a reducing agent. For example, it reduces nitric acid to nitrogen monoxide and chlorine to chloride: 6 FeSO 4 + 3 H 2 SO 4 + 2 HNO 3 → 3 Fe 2 (SO 4) 3 + 4 H 2 O + 2 NO 6 FeSO 4 + 3 Cl 2 → 2 Fe 2 (SO 4) 3 + 2 FeCl 3. Its mild reducing power is of value in organic synthesis. [44]