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   <title><![CDATA[About.com Composites / Plastics: Most Popular Articles]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Esterification]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/e/bldef-e2021.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A process involving the interaction of a compound possessing a hydroxyl group with an acid, with the elimination of water.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Brief History of Kevlar]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/l/aa050597.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Introduction to Kevlar fibers
and their properties.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vacuum Bagging: Basics - Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/l/aa000109.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Basic techniques for vacuum bagging laminates, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top 20 Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/inthenews/l/blnae1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Neil Armstrong announced the
20 top engineering achievements of the 20th Century at a National
Academvy of Engineering NAE meeting]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What&#039;s a Composite?]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/l/aa060297.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A brief description and
definition of composite materials.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fabric Terminology for Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa042897.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Definition of terms used to
describe engineering fabrics.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fiber Volume Fraction of a Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/f/bldef-f2200.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The volume of fiber in a cured composite.: glass fiber composites hydrogen peroxide chemical digestion volume fraction fiber volume]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Poiseuille&#039;s Equation]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/p/bldef-p4033.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An equation for calculating the pressure drop of a fluid, in laminar flow, through a cylindrical tube.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is a Composite]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/a/What-Is-A-Composite.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[When two materials are combined to make a stronger material, a composite is made. Learn what makes composite materials unique, strong, and lightweight.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is Carbon Fiber]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/a/What-Is-Carbon-Fiber.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Carbon fiber is a lightweight fiber used in advanced composites. Learn about what makes this material so unique and important.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[thermoplastic vs thermoset]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/a/Thermoplastic-Vs-Thermoset-Resins.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Thermoset vs thermoplastic composites, what is the difference? Both have advantages and there is  demand for both thermoplastic and thermoset composites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[History of Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/a/HistoryofComposites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is the history of composite materials? Find out when the first composite was used, and how composites have changed through the years.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Benefits of Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/tp/Benefits-Of-Composites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn about the features and benefits of composite material.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Carbon Fiber Manufacturers]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/tp/Carbon-Fiber-Manufacturers.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn about the various companies around the world that manufacture raw carbon fiber used in lightweight composite products.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wind Turbine Blades]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/applications/a/Evolution-Of-Wind-Turbine-Blades.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As the trend for larger wind turbine blades continues, new materials and manufacturing technology will be required to meet this demand.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Thermal Capacity]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/t/bldef-t5508.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The quantity of heat necessary to produce a unit change of temperature in a unit mass of a substance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basic Resins]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/a/Composite-Resin-Basics-Polyester-And-Vinyl-Ester.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Polyester and vinyl ester resins are the two most common resins used in FRP composites. Learn why these resins work so well.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Composite Surfboard]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/applications/a/The-Composite-Surfboard.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The composite surfboard combines advanced materials to make the ultimate board. Learn about the key materials of a composite surfboard, and the future of board design.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Addition Polymerization]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/a/bldef-a132.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A chemical reaction in which simple molecules (monomers) are added to each other to form long-chain molecules (polymers) without by-products.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Filament Winding]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/equipment/a/Filament-Winding-The-Basics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Filament winding is a unique composite manufacturing process. Learn about the filament winding process, common products made, and the key advantages.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Notch Sensitivity]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/n/bldef-n3653.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The extent to which the sensitivity of a material to fracture is increased by the presence of a surface inhomogeneity such as a notch, a sudden change in section, a crack, or a scratch.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Polymerization]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/p/bldef-p4129.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A chemical reaction in linking the molecules of a simple substance (monomer) together to form large molecules whose molecular weight is a multiple of that of the monomer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Water Absorption]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/w/bldef-w6012.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[(1) The amount of water absorbed by a composite material when immersed in water for a stipulated period of time.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Endurance Limit]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/e/bldef-e1982.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The stress level below which a specimen will withstand cyclic stress indefinitely without exhibiting fatigue failure.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Open Molding]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/equipment/a/What-Is-Open-Molding.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Open molding is a low cost and effective way to manufacture composites. Learn about the two most common methods of open molding, hand lay-up and spray-up.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Composite Materials Properties Database]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/cs/databases/l/bldata.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Database of composite
material properties.: composite materials properties material properties database carbon graphite database material content database]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Abrasion Resistance]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/a/bldef-a22.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ability of a material to withstand mechanical action such as rubbing, scraping, or erosion, that tends progressively to remove material from its surface.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sieving]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4896.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Separation of a mixture of various-sized particles, either dry or suspended in a liquid, into two or more portions, by passing through screens of specified mesh sizes.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glass Fiber Reinforcements]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/g/bldef-g2440.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A family of reinforcing materials for reinforced plastics based on single filaments of glass ranging in diameter from 3 to 19 micrometers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Emerging Applications of Ceramic and Metal Matrix Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/l/aa030205.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many of the 500 papers presented
during the 27th Annual Cocoa Beach Conference & Exposition on Advanced
Ceramics & Composites focused on composites, both ceramic and metal
matrix, and discussed mechanical behavior, design, fibers/interfaces,
processing, and applications. Potential applications under development
include components for armor, nuclear energy, and automobiles.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Get Involved With Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/professionalresources/a/The-Composite-Industry.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Discover how composites are used in various industries, and how to become a part of the lightweight material movement. Learn about investing, starting, or running a composites company.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Coupling Agent]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/l/bldef_c1324.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A chemical substance capable of reacting with both the reinforcement and the resin matrix of a composite material.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Epoxy Resin]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/Resins/a/Epoxy-Resin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Epoxy resins are advanced thermosetting resins used in FRP composites. Learn the basics of this resin, the chemistry, and the uses of epoxy.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Examples Of Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/applications/tp/Example-Of-Composites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are numerous examples of composites, many of which can be seen around the house. Learn about what every day products are manufactured with FRP composites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fiberglass Insulation - Composite Materials Date: 06/29/98]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutglass/l/aa980630.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How fiberglass insulation works, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Viscosity, Intrinsic]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/v/bldef-v5954.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A measure of the capability of a polymer in solution to enhance the viscosity of the solution.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aprotic Solvent]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/a/bldef-a389.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An organic solvent that does not exchange protons with a substance dissolved in it.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CFRP Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/a/Understanding-Cfrp-Composites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP composites) are lightweight yet strong materials. Learn what make these space age materials so useful and desirable.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[FRP properties]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/referencematerials/a/Properties-Of-Frp-Composites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[FRP composites have unique mechanical properties which provide benefits. Learn about the properties of fiber reinforced polymers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Flexural Strength]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/f/bldef-f2279.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The strength of a material in bending, expressed as the stress on the outermost fibers of a bent test specimen, at the instant of failure.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Polyester Gel Coats]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/researchresources/a/Polyester-Gel-Coats.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Polyester gel coats are composed of materials which allow for the manufacturing of high quality composite products. Learn what materials are used in gel coats, and why.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Index of Carbon/Graphite Composite Material Properties]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/cs/data/l/blcarbon.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Index of material properties
for carbon and graphite composite materials.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1136.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The rate at which heat is transferred by conduction through a unit cross-sectional area of material when a temperature gradient exists perpendicular to the area.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Material Properties Generic E-Glass Epoxy]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/data/l/blg_egepoxy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Material properties of generic E-glass epoxy
unidirectional prepreg.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Degree of Polymerization]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1507.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The length in monomeric or base units of the average linear polymer chain at time t in a polymerization reaction.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Anti-Foaming Agent]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/a/bldef-a366.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An additive which reduces the surface tension of a solution or emulsion, thus inhibiting or modifying the formation of a foam.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Thermal Diffusivity]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/t/bldef-t5512.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A measure of the rate at which a temperature disturbance at one point in a body travels to another point.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Composite Wing Section - Composite Materials - Date: 11/24/97]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/applications/l/aa112497.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Design of a typical composite
wing, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Golf Club Market Report]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/cs/sportinggoods/a/bpr_ecomp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A recent market report predicts a growth rate of over 25% annually in the Chinese and Indian golf club market. As the demand for high performance products has increased, carbon fiber composites have overtaken steel as the material of choice for golf shafts.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Yield Point]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/y/bldef-y6168.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The first point at which permanent deformation of a stressed specimen begins to take place.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How To Carbon Fiber]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/a/How-To-Carbon-Fiber.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Discover how to carbon fiber, the guide for learning the various aspects of carbon fiber composites and how to work with the lightweight composite material know as carbon fiber.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Basic Design Principals of Structural Sandwich Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/docs/mil-hdbk-23/bl1-2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Section 1.2 of MIL-HDBK-23A,
basic design principles of structural sandwich composites..]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Complex Viscosity of a Fluid]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c6199.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A frequency-dependent viscosity function determined during forced harmonic oscillation of shear stress.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lincoln Composites Builds Largest CNG Fuel Tank]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2001/blatp22.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lincoln Composites has
designed, manufactured, and qualified the largest natural gas vehicle
(NGV) fuel tank in the world. These tanks allow the cost of the CNG
package of the vehicle to be lowered by hundreds of dollars while also
reducing the vehicle weight by hundreds of pounds.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Software for Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/software/tp/CompositeDesignSoftware.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn about the software used in composites, when designing products or creating a visual prototype on a computer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Polypropylene]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/Plastics/a/What-Is-Polypropylene.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What is polypropylene? The versatile plastic polypropylene is used throughout our daily life, and has become a common piece for packaging and plastic products.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Compressive Strain]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1214.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ratio of compressive deformation per unit length along the longitudinal axis.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Linear Polymer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/l/bldef-l3077.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A polymer in which the molecules form long chains without branches or cross-linked structures.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Closed Mold Mfg]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/equipment/a/Closed-Mold-Manufacturing.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Closed mold manufacturing, for more efficient composite manufacturing. Learn the three common types of closed molding, and their advantages.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cold Flow]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1149.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The distortion, deformation, or dimensional change which takes place in materials under continuous load at temperatures within the working range (cold flow is not due to heat softening).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Honeycomb Manufacturing and Elastic Properties]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa081197.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Because of the way it is
manufactured, honeycomb has one direction which is stronger and stiffer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Uses of Fiberglass]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutglass/a/Uses-Of-Fiberglass.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fiberglass reinforced polymers are the original composite materials. They remain the back-bone of the composites industry. Learn about glass fiber and what products are made with this composite.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Balanced Laminate]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/b/bldef-b518.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A composite laminate in which all laminae at angles other than 0 degrees and 90 degrees occur only in plus or minus pairs (not necessarily adjacent), and are symmetrical about a centerline.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Laminating Resins]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/Resins/a/Laminating-Resins-Used-In-Composites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Laminating resins are the foundation of composite material manufacturing. Learn about the various components that make laminating resins unique.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Composites In Boats]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutglass/a/Composite-Materials-In-Boats.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Some form of composites have been used in boats since man first ventured into the sea. But modern FRP composite materials in boats is still relatively new.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Application of Carbon Fiber]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/a/Applications-Of-Carbon-Fiber.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Carbon fiber has properties that make it desirable in many applications. Learn about what products have adopted this lightweight and durable material.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Proportional Limit]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/p/bldef-p4303.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The greatest stress which a material is capable of sustaining without deviation from proportionality of stress and strain (Hooke's Law) or the point on the stress-strain curve at which stress ceases to be proportional to strain.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[MIL-HDBK-23 A Cover Page]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/docs/mil-hdbk-23/blcover.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cover page for MIL-HDBK-23A, the
Military Handbook on Structural Sandwich Composites.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[core material]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/distcores/a/Composite-Core-Material.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Core materials are used in composites to provide strength and stiffness without adding much additional weight. Learn about the most common composite core materials.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photovoltaic Fabrics Combine Cloth with Solar Cells]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2001/blustuttgart1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A new type of synthetic
fibers can generate electricity when exposed to light. Applications
range from clothing to flexible solar arrays.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Carbon Fiber in Sports]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/a/Carbon-Fiber-In-Sports.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[If one wants to be the best in sports, then chances are they need to use carbon fiber. Be it in the sole of running shoes or used in the shaft of an arrow, carbon fiber dominates the sporting goods world.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Effective Depth of Reinforced Concrete]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/e/bldef-e1869.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As applied to a beam or slab, it is the distance of the centroid of the reinforcement from the compression face of the concrete.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Compression Molding]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1203.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A method of molding in which the molding material, generally preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mold cavity.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Devulcanizing Rubber - Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/inthenews/l/blgoodyear1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Goodyear Patents Devulcanizing Process, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[SACMA Recommended Methods Test Manual for Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa011012a.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Review of the Suppliers of Advanced
Composite Materials Association (SACMA) Recommended Methods test manual.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Turbostratic]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/t/bldef-t5755.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A type of crystalline structure where the basal planes have slipped sideways relative to each other, causing the spacing between planes to be greater than ideal.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dictionary of Composite Materials Technology]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/cs/compositedefns/l/blglossary.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Introduction to the Composite
Materials Glossary.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glare: History of the Development of a New Aircraft Material]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/books/l/aafpr020623.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[: delft university of technology fiber metal laminate glass composites a380 jumbo jet technology delft]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dissipation Factor-Electrical]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1727.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ratio of the power loss in a dielectric material to the total power transmitted through the dielectric, the imperfection of the dielectric.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Non-Hygroscopic]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/n/bldef-n3625.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Lacking the property of absorbing and retaining an appreciable quantity of moisture from the air.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Entropy Resins]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcompositesplastics/a/Entropy-Bio-Based-Resins.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Entropy Resins is a manufacturer of bio-based epoxy resins that are truly environmentally friendly. Learn more about their products and company with a question and answer session with their founders.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Composite Fabric Weight]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/referencematerials/a/Converting-The-Units-Of-Measurements-For-Composite-Fabrics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Converting composite fabric weights to the same unit of measurement is important when comparing two materials. Learn the conversion of grams per square meter to ounces per square yard.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Curing Agents]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1413.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Substances or mixtures of substances added to a polymer composition to promote or control the curing reaction.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[K-Value]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/k/bldef-k2987.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[(1) A number calculated from dilute solution viscosity measurements of a polymer, used to denote degree of polymerization or molecular size.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Notes for the Composite Materials Properties Database]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/referencematerials/l/blnotes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Notes for the composite materials
properties database.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pseudoplastic Fluid]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/p/bldef-p4320.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One whose apparent viscosity or consistency decreases instantaneously with increase in rate of shear; i.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Diffusion Coefficient]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1650.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A factor of proportionality representing the amount of substance diffusing across a unit area through a unit concentration gradient in unit time.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Halpin-Tsai Equations]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/h/bldef-h2547.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These equations are useful for the prediction of the ply properties of composite materials.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Coextrusion]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1139.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The process of extruding two or more materials through a single die with two or more orifices arranged so that the extrudates merge and weld together into a laminar structure before chilling.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Geopolymer Composites: A Ceramic Alternative to Polymer Matrices]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa030529.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The 105th Annual Meeting and
Exposition of the American Ceramic Society covered a wide range of
topics. As part of the symposium on ceramic matrix composites, a special
session on geopolymer composites was held. First
developed in France several decades ago, geopolymers are being
investigated as an alternative to organic matrices.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aldila Introduces New Graphite Golf Shafts]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/inthenews/l/blaldila1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Aldila is introducing two new
HM-40 graphite golf shafts.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Isotactic Polymer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/i/bldef-i2912.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pertaining to a type of polymeric molecular structure containing a sequence of regularly spaced, asymmetric atoms arranged in like configuration in a polymer chain.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Drilling Graphite - Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa991028.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The best drill bits for drilling graphite, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is Fiberglass]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/fibers/a/Fiberglass-What-Is-Fiberglass.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fiberglass is a strong and lightweight reinforcement used in composites. Learn about the history of fiberglass and how it is manufactured.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Working Stress]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/w/bldef-w6119.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A stress less than a damaging stress or a reduced stress which will provide security against damage or failure in service.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Modulus of Elasticity]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/l/bldef_m3445.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ratio of stress (nominal) to corresponding strain below the proportional limit of a material.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bag Molding]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/b/bldef-b506.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A method of forming and curing reinforced plastic laminates employing a flexible bag or mattress to apply pressure uniformly over one surface of the laminate.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dielectric Loss]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1624.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A loss of energy which eventually produces a rise in temperature of a dielectric placed in an alternating electrical field.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Statistics and the Strength of Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa060997.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Effect of statistical
distributions on composite material strength.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bismaleimide Resins]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/b/bldef-b671.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[These addition-type polyimides or maleimide-based polyimides are used in high performance structural composites requiring higher temperature use and increased toughness.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Elongation at Break]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/e/bldef-e1955.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Elongation recorded at the moment of rupture of the specimen, often expressed as a percentage of the original length.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[St. Venant&#039;s Principle]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4692.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The difference between the stresses caused by statically equivalent load systems is insignificant at distances greater than the largest dimension of the area over which the loads are acting.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Molal Solution]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/m/bldef-m3463.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A solution which contains one mole of the solute per 1000 grams of the solvent.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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         <item>
            <title><![CDATA[Craig Collier]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/software/a/Question-And-Answer-With-Craig-Collier.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Craig Collier is a composites industry veteran. Learn about his latest development in software used in composite design and analysis, Hypersize.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Are Plastics]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/Plastics/a/What-Are-Plastics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Plastics are everywhere, but what are plastics? Learn the basics of this polymer material that has taken over our life.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Carbon Fiber Tubes]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/a/Carbon-Fiber-Tubes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Carbon fiber tubes are extremely strong and stiff, yet very lightweight. Discover how they are manufactured and their applications.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recycled Cellulose/Glass Composite Replaces Marine Plywood]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2002/blelf1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[All-A-Board composite, made
from recycled plastic cellulose and glass fiber, is gaining acceptance
in the marine industry as a plywood replacement.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Thermal Properties]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/referencematerials/a/Thermal-Properties-Of-Composites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[At a certain temperature, FRP composites will soften and lose their structure. This point is called the Glass Transition Temperature, or Tg.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Material Properties T300/5208 Carbon Epoxy]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/data/blc-t300-5208.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Material properties of T300/5208 carbon epoxy&#10;unidirectional prepreg.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Toray Revises FY2002 Sales and Earnings Forecast Downwards]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2001/bltoray2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Toray has revised its fiscal
year 2002 earnings and sales downwards. Sales are expected to be flat
to slightly lower, while income will decrease significantly.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Scotch Tape Test]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4726.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A method for evaluating the adhesion of a coating to a substrate.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hardener]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/h/bldef-h2554.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A substance or mixture added to a plastic composition to take part in and promote or control the curing action, Also a substance added to control the degree of hardness of the cured film.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Compression Set]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1206.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The amount of deformation (expressed as a percentage of original dimensions) which a material retains after compressive stress is released.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[An Introduction to Laminated Composite Theory]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/griffin/bloutline_collapsed.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Composites Short Course This presentation covers the basics of classical laminated plate theory as applied]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rockwell Hardness]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/r/bldef-r4617.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The hardness of a material expressed as a number derived from the net increase in depth of impression as the load on an indentor is increased from a fixed minor amount to a major load and then returned to the minor load.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Essential Composite Materials Reference Books]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/referencematerials/l/aa040797.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The three books every composites
engineer needs.: library reference books asm intl new composites asm international undergraduate textbook]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Heat-Treated Wood Provides Alternative to Hardwood]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2001/bltekes1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Heat treating soft lumber
provides rot resistance and dimensional stability, allowing it to be
used in place of traditional hardwoods.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Blowing Agent]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/b/bldef-b712.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Any substance which alone or in combination with other substances is capable of producing a cellular structure in a plastic.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[PHR]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/p/bldef-p3938.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Abbreviation for parts per hundred parts of resin.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fiber Selection - Composite Materials Date: 03/23/98]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa980323.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to go about selecting fibers for new
composite structures, from your Mining Company Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Suspension Polymerization]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s5338.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A polymerization process in which the monomer, or mixture of monomers, is dispersed by mechanical agitation in a liquid phase, usually water, in which the monomer droplets are polymerized while they are dispersed by continuous agitation.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Catalyst]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c970.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Substance whose presence increases the rate of a chemical reaction.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dictionary of Composite Materials Technology - Preface]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/referencematerials/l/blpreface.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Preface to the Dictionary of
Composite Materials Technology.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[787 Dreamliner]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/applications/a/What-Is-The-787-Dreamliner.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The new 787 Dreamliner will be the most advanced commercial airplane ever, and it is composite materials that make it possible. Learn why.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Carbinol]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c932.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Monovalent primary alcohol radical.: ethyl alcohol aliphatic methanol nbsp]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Nucleating Agents]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/n/bldef-n3664.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Chemical substances which when incorporated in plastics form nuclei for the growth of crystals in the polymer melt.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Graft Polymer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/g/bldef-g2485.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A polymer comprising molecules in which the main backbone chain of atoms has attached to it at various points side chains containing different atoms or groups from those in the main chain.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tenacity]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/t/bldef-t5433.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[As used in yarn manufacture and textile engineering, tenacity denotes the strength of a yarn or a filament of given size.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Brookfield Viscometer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/b/bldef-b808.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Brookfield Synchro-Lectric Viscometer is an instrument used for measuring the viscosity of plastisols and other liquids of a thixotropic nature.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Use of Natural Fibers in Composites to Grow Rapidly]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2000/blkline1.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Kline & Company predicts
demand for natural fiber composites will increase significantly.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Logarithmic Decrement]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/l/bldef-l3111.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A measure of the mechanical damping.: torsion pendulum nbsp definition natural logarithm free vibration logarithmic decrement]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Amine Value]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/a/bldef-a321.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide equivalent to the amine basicity in 1 g of sample.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Material Properties AS4/3501-6 Carbon Epoxy]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/data/blc-as4-3501-6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Material properties of AS4/3501-6 carbon epoxy&#10;unidirectional prepreg.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dough Molding Compound]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1771.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A colloquial term used to describe a reinforced plastic mixture of dough-like consistency in an uncured or partially cured state.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Velocity Gradient]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/v/bldef-v5920.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With respect to material being sheared, velocity gradient is the change dv in relative velocity v between parallel planes with respect to the change dr in perpendicular distance r throughout the depth of the material.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Monomeric Unit]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/m/bldef-m3521.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Unit of polymer molecule containing the same kinds and numbers of atoms as one of the monomers.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quartz Fibers]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/q/bldef-q4372.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fibers produced from high purity (99.95%) SiO2.: silica fiber silica glass linear thermal expansion quartz fiber silica sand]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Carbon Fiber Cloth]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/aboutcarbon/a/What-Is-Carbon-Fiber-Cloth.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn about carbon fiber cloth. Discover the terms used in carbon fiber manufacturing such as, 3k plain weave carbon, and 282 carbon fiber.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Short Shot]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4870.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In injection molding, it is the failure to fill the mold completely which results in voids, unfused particles showing through a surface covering, or possibly thin-skinned blisters.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Intro to FRP]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/applications/a/Introduction-To-Frp-Composites.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fiber Reinforced Polymer(FRP Composites) is an extremely useful material used in a wide range of industries and applications. Learn which industries are using FRP composites]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Environmental Health and Safety Issues With Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/ag/aa001119.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An overview of the environmental,
health and safety (ES&H) issues associated with composites and
plastics.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cellulose Fibers, Natural]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c988.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Natural fibers of cellulose have been used as a reinforcement material, e.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free-Radical Polymerization]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/f/bldef-f2350.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A type of polymerization, in which the propagating species is a long chain free radical, usually initiated by the attack of free radicals derived by thermal or photo-chemical decomposition of unstable materials called initiators.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Young&#039;s Modulus]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/l/bldef_y6172.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The ratio of tensile stress to tensile strain below the proportional limit.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Molecular Weight Distribution]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/l/bldef_m3497.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The relative amounts of polymers of different molecular weights that comprise a given specimen of a polymer.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Composite Turbine Fan Blades Superior to Titanium Blades]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/PR/2001/blucsd3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[UCSD engineers working with
NASA and the USAF are developing composite turbine fan blades for jet
engines. Initial tests show the composite blades are superior to the
titanium blades they would replace.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recycling Plastics]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/Plastics/a/Recycling-Plastics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Recycling plastics is not a easy as it sounds. Learn the basics of the plastic recycling process.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Viscous Flow]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/v/bldef-v5969.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A type of fluid movement in which all particles of the fluid, flow in a straight line parallel to the axis of a containing pipe or channel with little or no mixing or turbidity.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Careers in Composites - Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa991111.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Career options in the composites industry, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Axial Load]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/a/bldef-a474.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A pure tension or compression load acting along the long axis of a straight structural member.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prepregs]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/eqptprepreggers/a/What-Are-Prepregs.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Prepregs are pre-impregnated fiber reinforcements or cloths that are used to manufacture composites. Learn the basics of prepregs here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Condensation Polymerization]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1231.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A process in which water or some other simple substance separates from two or more of the polymer molecules upon their combination.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[PET Plastics]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/Plastics/a/What-Are-Pet-Plastics.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[What are PET plastics? Learn about the plastic used in water and soda bottles, and how PET plastic is recycled.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Materials Database - Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/databases/l/blmatweb.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Search the MatWeb Database for
material properties, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Secant Modulus]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4756.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The slope of the line connecting the origin and a given point on the stress-strain curve, or the ratio of nominal stress to corresponding strain at any specified point on the stress-strain curve expressed in force per unit area.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Water Vapor Permeability]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/w/bldef-w6025.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The rate of water vapor transmission per unit area per unit of vapor pressure differential under test conditions.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Viscometer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/l/bldef_v5950.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An instrument used for measuring the viscosity and flow properties of fluids.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Griffith Equation]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/g/bldef-g2509.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A relationship that can be used for analyzing the balance of energy applied and released in bond breakage as a crack propagates.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Natural Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/n/bldef-n3566.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Wood is a natural composite material containing an orientated hard phase, for strength and stiffness, and a softer one for toughness.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Linear Expansion]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/l/bldef_l3076.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The increase of a planar dimension, measured by the linear elongation of a sample in the form of a beam which is exposed to two given temperatures.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Double Bond]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1762.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[(1) A molecular structure in which a pair of valence bonds join a pair of carbon or other atoms.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Homopolymer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/h/bldef-h2658.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A polymer resulting from the polymerization of a single monomer; a polymer consisting substantially of a single type of repeating unit.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Torsional Moment]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/t/bldef-t5633.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The algebraic sum of the couples or the moments of the external forces about the axis of twist or both in a body being twisted.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Resin Transfer Molding]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/r/bldef-r4540.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A closed-mold pressure injection system which allows for faster gel and cure times as compared to contact molded parts.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Draw Ratio]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1789.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[(1) A measure of the degree of stretching during the orientation of a fiber or filament, expressed as the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the undrawn material to that of the drawn material.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quaternary Carbon Atom]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/q/bldef-q4374.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A carbon atom bonded to four other carbon atoms with single bonds.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Equiaxed Grain]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/e/bldef-e2008.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In an aggregate, it pertains to dimensions approximately equal in all directions.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Solvent Casting]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s5025.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A process for forming thermoplastic articles by dipping a male mold into a solution or dispersion of the resin and drawing off the solvent to leave a layer of plastic film adhering to the mold.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Apparent Density]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/a/bldef-a382.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The weight per unit volume of a material including voids inherent in the material as tested.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Pultrusion]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/eqptpultrusion/a/The-Pultrusion-Process.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The pultrusion process is a method of manufacturing low cost fiber reinforced composites. Learn about pultrusion and the benefits.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Modulus of Resilience]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/m/bldef-m3447.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The energy that can be absorbed per unit volume without creating a permanent distortion.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Coefficient of Linear Expansion]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1133.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The change in length per unit length resulting from a one degree rise in temperature, expressed in degrees.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cross-linking Agent]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1379.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A substance that promotes or regulates intermolecular covalent bonding between polymer chains, linking them together to create a more rigid structure.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Health and Safety: Fibers - Composite Materials Date: 10/06/98]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa981006.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Health and safety issues when
dealing with composites, from your Mining Company Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Izod Impact Test]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/i/bldef-i2921.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[An early destructive test designed to determine the resistance of a plastic to the impact of a suddenly applied force.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aramid Fiber]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/g/aramid_fibers.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Aramid fibers are a lightweight high strength reinforcement used in fiber reinforced composite applications. Learn more about aramid fibers here.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Matlab Code to Generate Composite ABBD Matrices]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/griffin/blslide0012.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Now we have everything we need to relate applied moments and forces to strains and curvatures %Generate]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guest Article and Press Release Submission]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/blguest.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[How to submit guest articles
or press releases to the About.com composite materials site]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vinyl Ester Resin]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/v/bldef-v5939.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This SMC material designed for automotive uses exhibits heat resistance and toughness.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Factors of Safety - Composite Materials Date: 12/22/97]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa122997.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Information about the role
of composites in the F-117A crash, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Redundant Structure]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/r/bldef-r4470.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A structure with extra internal load paths or external supports in excess of the minimum required for stability.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fundamental Stiffness Formulas for Sandwich Components]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/docs/mil-hdbk-23/bl1-3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Section 1.3 of MIL-HDBK-23A,
fundemantal stiffness formuals for structural sandwich composites.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Netting Analysis]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/n/bldef-n3587.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The analysis of filament-wound structures which assumes (1) that the stresses induced in the structure are carried entirely by the filaments, and the strength of the resin is neglected; and (2) that the filaments possess no bending or shearing stiffness, and carry only the axial tensile loads.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Methoxyl Group]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/m/bldef-m3329.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The monovalent group, -OCH3, characteristic of methyl alcohol and its esters or ethers.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ball and Ring Test]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/b/bldef-b523.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A method of determining the softening point of thermoplastics.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cloud Point]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/c/bldef-c1117.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[(1) Point at which a definite lack of clarity, cloudiness, appears when a liquid is subject to adulteration or when it is mixed with another substance.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fracture Strength]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/f/bldef-f2339.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The normal stress at the beginning of fracture.: fracture strength cross sectional area tension test specimen stress]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Composite Truck Beds - Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/applications/l/blowens2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Growth Expected in Composite Pickup Truck Beds, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Review of Manufacturing of Polymer Composites]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/weekly/aa980804.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Review of Manufacturing of Polymer
Composites by B.T. Astrom.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shipset]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4851.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The full complement of a part assembly required to equip and complete one specified aerospace vehicle for full operation.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Syndiotactic Polymer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s5355.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A polymer whose monomer units are oriented alternately dextro and levo or a polymer structure in which monomer units attached to the polymer backbone alternate in a-b-a-b fashion on one side of the backbone and, if present on the other side, are arranged in a b-a-b-a fashion.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sandwich Construction]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s4702.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A structural panel concept consisting, in its simplest form, of two relatively thin, dense, high strength and parallel sheets of structural material with their faces bonded to and separated by a relatively thick, lightweight core such as honeycomb or foamed plastic.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Homestead Bridge Photo Gallery - Composite Materials]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/blhsphotos.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pictures of the Homestead
Bridge in Los Alamos, New Mexico, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Block Polymer]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/b/bldef-b705.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A polymer whose molecules consist of blocks connected linearly.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Laminate, Cross-Ply]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/l/bldef-l3002.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Consists of an arbitrary number of layers of the same material and thickness but with alternating orientations of 0 degrees and 90 degrees.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Newtonian Flow]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/n/bldef-n3594.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A flow characterized by a viscosity that is independent of shear rate; the rate of shear is directly proportional to the shearing force.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Splitting Tensile Strength]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s5112.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A method of determining the tensile strength of concrete using a cylinder which splits across the vertical diameter.]]></description>
            <category>b2b</category>
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            <title><![CDATA[Diallyl Phthalate]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/d/bldef-d1575.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In the monomeric form, a colorless liquid ester widely used as a cross-linking monomer for unsaturated polyester resins, and as a polymerizable plasticizer for many resins.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spectrographic Analysis]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/library/glossary/s/bldef-s5071.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The determination of chemical elements by measurement of the wavelength and spectral line intensity produced by any one of several methods of excitation such as arc, flame, infrared and X-ray.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Matrix]]></title>
            <link>http://composite.about.com/od/glossaries/g/Matrix.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The matrix is the constituent in a composite that holds the reinforcement in place. Learn more about this component of composite materials.]]></description>
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