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Flexible machining center is described as automated machining equipment that can be rapidly reprogrammed to accommodate small-lot production of a variety of product or component configurations.
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center (The US-amarican term for "centre" (UK-English))

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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): flexibles

Flexible manufacturing? the development of products for industrial automation, including robots, numerically controlled machine tools, and automated guided vehicles, that permit greater flexibility in the manufacturing process and reduce human intervention.
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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): flexibles, Manufactoring, Manufaktur

Flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) is described as synthetic foam used in all upholstered furniture. The higher the density of the FPF, the more durable the cushion.
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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): flexibles, Foams

Flexicoking. Is described as a thermal cracking process which converts heavy hydrocarbons such as crude oil, tar sands bitumen, and distillation residues into light hydrocarbons. Feedstocks can be any pumpable hydrocarbons including those containing high concentrations of sulfur and metals.
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Flint pertains to a glass color or lack of color. Flint is a perfectly clear transparent glass, like window glass, used for all types of containers.

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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): flints

Floater is identified as a three-wheeled or four-wheeled farm implement that spreads chemicals in the fields.

Floor Lamps refers to a type of lamp which included torchieres, free standing floor lamps. Floor map is a standing lamp which sometimes referred to as stick, which is used for general lighting. This fixture can have both decorative and utilitarian functions in any space.

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"Floor lamps" is in the UNSPSC Code "39111509"
  Floor lamps

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Flue-cured tobacco is lemon, orange, or mahogany in color, with a high sugar content and a medium-to-high nicotine content. Flue curing requires a closed building equipped with a system of ventilation and a source of heat. When heat and humidity are controlled, leaf color changes, moisture is quickly removed, and the leaf and stems dry.
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