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crumb
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(data, jargon)crumb - (Or tayste /tayst/) Silly suggested term for two binary digits.

The term "quarter" has also been suggested, referring to the US 25-cent coin. This was once equal in value to two of the eight "bits" - pie-slice-shaped "pieces of eight" - into which Spanish silver crowns were cut to make change.


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Cal Moreland and Kevin Wallace Assigned: Michelin Key statement: The present invention relates to a modified crumb rubber particle having carbon to silicon bonds created by the reaction of the unsaturation in the crumb rubber particle and silicon hydride, with or without the use of a catalyst.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The material incorporates crumb rubber with regular asphalt.
According to Mike Linder, director of the Nebraska DEQ, the money will help to clean up nearly 840,000 scrap tires through amnesties, reimburse individuals and organizations for crumb rubber and equipment purchases and help prevent public health and environmental problems by eliminating tire piles.
 
 
 
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