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die (di) a form used in the construction of something, as a positive reproduction of the form of a prepared tooth in a suitable hard substance.
die, n the positive reproduction of the form of a prepared tooth in any suitable hard substance, usually in metal or specially prepared (improved) artificial stone. die, lubricant, n a material applied to a die to serve as a separating medium so that the wax pattern will not adhere to the die but may be withdrawn from it without sticking. die, stone, n a positive likeness in artificial (dental) stone; used in the fabrication of a dental restoration. die, waxing, n a mold into which wax is forced for the production of standardized wax patterns. 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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What they thought would be big hits, most died on the vine. From time to time, individuals tried to overcome this divide, but the efforts simply died on the vine. Plants had to develop plump, nutrient-rich embryo sacs even before their offspring were conceived -- investments of time and energy that didn't pay off if the eggs never got fertilized by a sperm cell or if the young embryos died on the vine. |
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