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compartment [kəm′pärt·mənt] (cell and molecular biology) Any of the membrane-bound organelles within cells. (mining engineering) A section of a mine shaft separated by framed timbers and planking. 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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| Fortunately this compartment did not hold the boilers, or the fires would have been immediately extinguished. and then tried to prevent Rouletabille from entering the same compartment with the examining magistrate. Taking it between my finger and thumb, and drawing it upward, I discovered that there was a false bottom to the case, forming a secret compartment for letters and papers. |
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