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dead end [′ded ‚end] (acoustics) The end of a sound studio that has the greater sound-absorbing characteristics. (electricity) The portion of a tapped coil through which no current is flowing at a particular switch position. (science and technology) The end of a conduit, passage, power line, or similar system having no exit or continuation. 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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Bowman, a continuation campus, sits on a winding, hilly road that had little traffic because it dead-ended -- until recently. At least five lines of chemical inquiry dead-ended before the researchers focused on ethyl oleate as a potential pheromone component, Robinson says. another trade-show and publishing outfit, but the talks dead-ended. |
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