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poling [′pōl·iŋ] (electricity) Adjustment of polarity; specifically, in wire-line practice, the use of transpositions between transposition sections of open wire or between lengths of cable, to cause the residual cross-talk couplings in individual sections or lengths to oppose one another. (metallurgy) A technique used in the refining of copper that consists of the thrusting of green-wood poles into the molten metal in order to generate the reducing gases that react with the oxides in the metal. (mining engineering) The act or process of temporarily protecting the face of a level, drift, or cut by driving poles or planks along the sides of the yet unbroken ground. 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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| Fame and Honor call No shrewish teares shall fill your eye When the sword-hilt's in our hand, -- Heart-whole we'll part, and no whit sighe For the fayrest of the land; Let piping swaine, and craven wight, Thus weepe and poling crye, Our business is like men to fight. |
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