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Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. It is generally acquired following contact with anthrax-infected animals or anthrax-contaminated animal products.

Ale has something to do with a type of beer, made from fermented barley malt and hops. It has a stronger and slightly bitterer taste than most beers. A dark malted beer, soft but noticeable fruitiness, minimal hop bitterness.

Addressing machine refers to an apparatus used for affixing the addresses on a large number of missives, such as newspapers, upon which the same series of names must be inscribed as the day of issue recurs.

Accordion fold is a binding term describing a method of folding paper which when unfolded it looks like the folds of an accordion. Moreover, it is a term for two or more parallel folds that result in the sheet opening like a fan. Accordion folds are used on products such as brochures and maps. It is also known as concertina fold.

Deutsch: Absorption / Español: Absorción / Português: Absorção / Français: Absorption / Italiano: Assorbimento /

Absorption is a phenomenon that occurs when matter crosses from one phase to another passing through the border surface and in the other phase more or less monotonously distributes itself in a concentration higher than the one within the first phase.

Abnormal hemoglobin assay is described as a device consisting of the reagents, apparatus, instrumentation, and controls necessary to isolate and identify abnormal genetically determined hemoglobin types.

ASTM is the acronym of American Society of Testing and Materials

An Auxiliary Light has something to do with any device serving as a source of illumination. In automobile industry, various auxiliary, supporting or supplementary lights are used as an illuminating device, to wit: