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(Encyclopedia)Brethren in Christ: see River Brethren. ...bronze, in art
(Encyclopedia)bronze, in art: see bronze sculpture. ...phase, in physics
(Encyclopedia)phase, in physics: see wave.Capitol, in Rome
(Encyclopedia)Capitol, in Rome: see Capitoline Hill. ...resonance, in chemistry
(Encyclopedia)resonance, in chemistry: see chemical bond. ...key, in mechanics
(Encyclopedia)key, in mechanics: see lock and key. ...restoration, in art
(Encyclopedia)restoration, in art: see art conservation and restoration. ...horn, in music
(Encyclopedia)horn, in symphonic and chamber music: see French horn. ...moccasin, in footwear
(Encyclopedia)moccasin, skin shoe worn by indigenous people of North America, excepting the sandal wearers of the Southwest area. There were two general types of moccasins, the hard-soled, which was used in the Eas...cork, in botany
(Encyclopedia)cork, protective, waterproof outer covering of the stems and roots of woody plants. Cork is a specialized secondary tissue produced by the cork cambium of the plant (see meristem, bark). The regularly...Browse by Subject
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