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imbrex

1. A tile, semicircular in shape, which fits over the joints in a tile roof.
2. One of the scales in ornamental imbrication.
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For instance, evaporation can be controlled via the use of individual plastic cover tiles or liquid cover slips.
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The slides are protected from evaporation and drying with various techniques, including covering slides with other slides, cover tiles, or liquid coverslips.
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