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bleeding [′blēd·iŋ] (chemical engineering) The undesirable movement of certain components of a plastic material to the surface of a finished article. Also known as migration. (engineering) Natural separation of a liquid from a liquid-solid or semisolid mixture; for example, separation of oil from a stored lubricating grease, or water from freshly poured concrete. Also known as bleedout. (materials) The outward penetration of a coloring agent from a substrate through the surface coat of paint. The movement of grout through a pavement from below a road surfacing material to the outer surface. (textiles) Referring to a fabric in which the dye is not fast and therefore comes out when the fabric is wet. 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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| If you cut into the wart surface, you will see small black dots or bleeding points. All potential subjects underwent a screening visit at which medical and dental histories were recorded, periodontal condition and numbers of bleeding points were assessed, and the subject was informed about the nature of the study. Historical references to the use of auricular treatments date from 450 BCE, when Hippocrates, who studied medicine in Egypt, wrote about the Egyptian method of treating impotence by bleeding points on the posterior (mastoid) surface of the ear. |
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