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cosmetic /cos·met·ic/ (koz-met´ik) 1. pertaining to cosmesis. 2. a beautifying substance or preparation.
cosmetic 1. beautifying; tending to preserve, restore, or confer comeliness. 2. a beautifying substance or preparation. cosmetic operations see cosmetic surgery (below). cosmetic shell an artificial device, molded in the shape of a phthisic globe, and permanently placed over that globe to produce an improved appearance. cosmetic surgery surgery carried out purely to enhance the appearance of the animal. When it is for the purpose of enhancing or disguising its appearance in the show ring, this is considered unethical. The animal is not in a position to judge or to express an opinion and the question of beauty is adjudicated by the owner. Because animal fashions have sometimes tended to the bizarre there has been a marked turn in public opinion against cosmetic operations which are seen by some as unwarranted mutilations. 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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This low VOC product is said to possess very good mechanical slip properties, as well as excellent wetting capabilities that provide for cosmetically flawless parts without streaks, spots or high gloss areas. We conclude that the transseptal suture is a safe and cosmetically superior method of securing middle meatal spacers. After acquiring the remaining third of their 34,000 ss/f floor at 245 Park Avenue, SYA was asked to design their new 10,000 s/f space and- renovate Major parts of their existing space to accommodate departmental expansions and cosmetically tie the entire floor together. |
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