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lighter: see barge barge, large boat, generally flat-bottomed, used for transporting goods. Most barges on inland waterways are towed, but some river barges are self-propelled. There are also sailing barges. ..... Click the link for more information. . lighter1 a small portable device for providing a naked flame or red-hot filament to light cigarettes, etc. lighter2 a flat-bottomed barge used for transporting cargo, esp in loading or unloading a ship lighter [′līd·ər] (naval architecture) A barge used to load and unload ships not lying at piers, or to move cargo around a harbor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The exceptional barrier properties of EVAL resins enable a tank manufacturer to produce lighter fuel tanks than steel, while at the same time maintaining very low evaporative emissions, ensuring compliance with strict fuel vapor emission regulations. Unlike alternative technologies such as sodium borohydride and hydrogen, Neah's DMFCs do not suffer from the challenges of hydrogen storage and handling, resulting in a smaller and lighter fuel cell system. These results indicated a preference for prevention and protection technologies over other battlefield tools, such as lighter fuel cells and improved night-vision sights. |
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