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constant-depression — See air valve carburetor … Dictionary of automotive terms
depression — [1] An indentation or dent in the surface of a sheet of metal whether through deliberate design or accident. [2] A restriction of airflow which causes low pressure and a partial vacuum. Also see constant depression constant depression engine… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Depression position finder — A DPF (left) and an azimuth scope (right) in use. A depression position finder (DPF) is an observation instrument that was used in the fire control system of the U.S. Coast Artillery to locate targets in range and/or azimuth as part of the… … Wikipedia
Freezing-point depression — This article deals with melting and freezing point depression due to mixture of another compound. For depression due to small particle size, see melting point depression. Freezing point depression describes the phenomenon in which the freezing… … Wikipedia
Causes of the Great Depression — The causes of the Great Depression are still a matter of active debate among economists. The specific economic events that took place during the Great Depression have been studied thoroughly: a deflation in asset and commodity prices, dramatic… … Wikipedia
Melting-point depression — This article deals with melting/freezing point depression due to very small particle size. For depression due to the mixture of another compound, see freezing point depression. Melting point depression is a term referring to the phenomenon of… … Wikipedia
Melting point depression — is a term referring to the phenomenon of reduction of the melting point of a material with reduction of its size. This phenomenon is very prominent in nanoscale materials which melt at temperatures hundreds of degrees lower than bulk… … Wikipedia
Great Depression — This article is about the severe worldwide economic downturn in the 1930s. For other uses, see The Great Depression (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Qattara Depression — For other uses, see Qattara (disambiguation). Qattara Depression Location Egypt in the Matruh Governorate Coordinates … Wikipedia
Great Depression — the economic crisis and period of low business activity in the U.S. and other countries, roughly beginning with the stock market crash in October, 1929, and continuing through most of the 1930s. * * * or Depression of 1929 Longest and most severe … Universalium
