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sheath

1. Biology an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant

2. the protective covering on an electric cable

sheath [shēth]

(electricity)

A protective outside covering on a cable.

(electronics)

A space charge formed by ions near an electrode in a gas tube.

(electromagnetism)

The metal wall of a waveguide.

(science and technology)

A protective case or cover.

sheath

In reinforced concrete, an enclosure which encases posttensioned tendons to prevent their being bonded during the placement of concrete.

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sheath (redirected from medullary sheath, myelin sheath)

sheath
(redirected from medullary sheath, myelin sheath)