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Amino acids refer to the building blocks of protein and the end products of protein digestion. Amino acids are the source of protein in TPN solutions.

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"Amino acids" is in the UNSPSC Code "12352209"
  Amino acids or its derivatives

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Acid (Acid refers to a substance that dissolves in ...)
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Acid (An Acid is a solution that has a pH value lower than 7)

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Amphibian is identified as a seaplane or floatplane with retractable wheels for use on land, as well. The latter spelling was used in the '20s and '30s but has since fallen out of favor.

Amusement device: Term often shortened to device which includes: rides; transportable structures entered by the public, eg haunted houses, arcades, tents and booths;
shooting galleries where hazardous projectiles are fired;
play equipment.
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Ammonia, NH₃ in its pure state and under usual environmental conditions, ammonia exists as a colourless, pungent-smelling gas. It is alkaline, caustic and an irritant. Under high pressure, ammonia can be stored as a liquid. It is highly soluble in water. It reacts with acids to form ammonium salts.

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"Ammonia" is in the HS Code "2814.20"
  - - Ammonia in aqueous solution

"Ammonia" is in the UNSPSC Code "12142103"
  Ammonia

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Lexicon from 'Air-zinc' until 'Ammonia, NH3'
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Anchor bolt plan is described as a plan view showing the size, location, and projection of all anchor bolts.
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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Anchors, anchors, bolters, Bolts, Planes

Anamorphic cinematography refers to the Greek term "morphic" as in form or shape while "Ana," in this case, implies "new." An anamorphic lens "shapes anew" a particular image. Both the camera and projector must use the anamorphic lens because when the image is photographed the horizontal axis "alone" of the image is condensed so that the scene can pass through the lens and make its image on the comparatively narrow width of the film.
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Burying-type anchor is a type of anchor that holds by digging their flukes into the bottom. Among them are the lightweight - flute anchor, and the heavier stockless plow anchors - coastal quick release (CQR), Bruce anchor, and mushroom anchor.

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"Anchor" is in the UNSPSC Code "31161701"
  Anchor nuts

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Danforth anchor is a term used to refer to the brand of lightweight anchor which has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor. It does not have a stock.

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"Anchor" is in the UNSPSC Code "25111907"
  Anchor lines

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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Anchors, anchors