permanent set


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permanent set

n
(General Engineering) engineering the change in shape of a material that results when the load to which it is subjected causes the elastic limit to be exceeded and is then removed
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Playfair wanted the show to be compressed into one permanent set.
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Robbie will soon try out prosthetic legs at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital, and a permanent set of legs, when he stops growing, could cost more than pounds 20,000.
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The studio is left with another permanent set to offer.
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A more quantitative measure of this is obtained by measuring the permanent set in a 200% cyclic elongation hysterisis cycle, measured after a test conducted at 25.4 cm/min.
Polyolefin elastomers with isotactic propylene crystallinity
A permanent set of legs, when Robbie stops growing, could cost more than pounds 20,000.
Friends raise cash for brave youngster
Remote access technologies are ideal for businesses with a permanent set of mobile or home workers, or for those who work in collaboration with business partners on projects.
Technology drives flexible working
"What we've got now is a much bigger permanent set for both both Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok.
CULTURE: Cameron goes back to 'Nam; As Miss Saigon returns to Birmingham, producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh is busy breaking several of his own records, writes Terry Grimley'
The heat rise and permanent set properties were measured as butyl compounds often have a high heat rise and poor set properties.
Bromobutyl in tire treads
In TV land, however, becoming part of a show's permanent set is still the key way to be seen.
Ready for its Closeup
Smaller than the Courtyard, the Theatre Royal admirably takes King Lear's magnificent and permanent set: a sweeping palatial staircase whose clever design works as both interior and exterior.
We can hear his heart crack
She arrived at the programme makers' permanent set at the Harewood House estate near Leeds to witness the village post office going up in flames.
Queen's visit goes down with a bang; ROYALTY: Post office blown up during Golden Jubilee visit to Emmerdale set
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