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faceplate [′fās‚plāt] (electronics) The transparent or semitransparent glass front of a cathode-ray tube, through which the image is viewed or projected; the inner surface of the face is coated with fluorescent chemicals that emit light when hit by an electron beam. Also known as face. (engineering) A disk fixed perpendicularly to the spindle of a lathe and used for attachment of the workpiece. A protective plate used to cover holes in machines or other devices. In scuba or skin diving, a glass or plastic window positioned over the face to provide an air space between the diver's eyes and the water. 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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| Bowers modified the magazine faceplate with a 5[degrees] taper to funnel the label to an exact position. It comes with 30 prepaid minutes and three interchangeable faceplates, screen savers and ring-tones that all are based on My Scene characters, designs and music. Includes two standard adjustable faceplate angles to fit a range of mounting heights and configurations |
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