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core sample sample of wool collected by passing a sharp hollow instrument through the bale; the sample is examined for color, contaminants and fiber diameter and the bale is sold on the basis of the sample and the weight of the bale. 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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Once the pavement and soil have been removed, officials will be better able to determine through core sampling the extent of damage to the road's base. De Beers has been conducting a feasibility study on the potential for a diamond mine in the area, including an evaluation of core sampling, and expect results by the end of 2001. A technique called core sampling allows the scientist to extract a very thin core of wood through the trunk without damaging the tree. |
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