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dust [dəst] (geology) Dry solid matter of silt and clay size (less than ยน⁄₁₆ millimeter). (physics) A loose term applied to solid particles predominantly larger than colloidal size and capable of temporary gas suspension. 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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| Jennings received the screenplay and it gathered dust on his desk for two weeks before he finally was persuaded to read it. Vivaldi's compositions gathered dust even as listeners applauded the achievements of his contemporary Bach, and it was only until the 1920s that they were uncovered--and only after World War II that they became truly popular. Though the contract gathered dust for a decade, the scope of the project has not changed substantially. |
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