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thin section [′thin ′sek·shən] (geology) A piece of rock or mineral specifically prepared to study its optical properties; the sample is ground to 0.03-millimeter thickness, then polished and placed between two microscope slides. Also known as section. 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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New FS systems provide polyethylene fibers and thin-section materials with reportedly exceptional resistance to gas fade, excellent initial color, and a combination of long-term thermal and uv stability, in a phenolic-free stabilizer package. Thin-section axial computed tomography of the temporal bones detected evidence of a demineralized cochlear capsule, such as is seen in patients with inner ear otosclerosis. He was instrumental in the development of a production process for thin-section ductile iron and the introduction of fracture toughness and dynamic tear testing to the malleable and ductile iron industries. |
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