metal casing

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meaningsofmetalandcasing

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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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casing
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/us
/ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/
a covering that ...
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(Definition ofmetalandcasingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This material comprised inert packaging,metalcasing, conventional explosives (nitros/nitrates) and propellants (double-base/composite/cellulosic) but it would involve disproportionate cost to identify the particular substances involved.
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I understand that ammunition, of course, is quite costly when it is a matter of taking the actual explosive out of themetalcasing, and sometimes very dangerous.
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But instead of using ametalcasingto produce shrapnel, they are made from two spheres of hard rubber.
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The only other differences were new preset rhythm patterns and themetalcasing.
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This increases the tension in the chain, which bites into the softmetalcasingof the oil filter which helps prevent slippage.
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The outer shell is usually plastic, although higher end retrievers can havemetalcasingand reinforced inner material.
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The part of the engine that was inside the bus was shielded by a thinmetalcasing.
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The insulator had a thickmetalcasingaround blown glass; the assembly was held together with molten sulfur.
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Polarity is usually stamped on themetalcasing.
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The summit of the temple housed a colossal "linga", now disappeared, probably made ofmetalcasingas high as almost 5 metres.
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The possibility of vandalism prevented this, so the design was changed to ametalcasing.
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When the helmet is removed, the back of his head exposes part of themetalcasingand some minor mechanical elements.
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Specially manufactured flash drives are available that have a tough rubber ormetalcasingdesigned to be waterproof and virtually unbreakable.
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In addition, below a certain temperature, the working fluid will not undergo phase change, and the thermal conductivity is reduced to that of the solidmetalcasing.
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In 1987, these buildings were gutted and the original aluminum-framed windows replaced with dark-brown metal casings.
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Over the years, they were produced in various styles with both wooden and metal casings.
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