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envelope(1) A range of frequencies for a particular operation. envelope 1. Biology any enclosing structure, such as a membrane, shell, or skin 2. the bag enclosing the gas in a balloon 3. Maths a curve or surface that is tangent to each one of a group of curves or surfaces 4. Electronics the sealed glass or metal housing of a valve, electric light, etc. 5. Telecomm the outer shape of a modulated wave, formed by the peaks of successive cycles of the carrier wave 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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Istithmar Hotels continues to push the envelope for luxury hotel sales in Manhattan. Producers who push the envelope on yields with Bt hybrids and other excessive residue producing crops have the same issue: what to do with all of the heavy crop residue after harvest. We want to push the envelope and see what else our customers are looking for. |
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