exotic material

collocation in English

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exotic
adjective
uk
/ɪɡˈzɒt.ɪk/us
/ɪɡˈzɑː.t̬ɪk/
unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a ...
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material
noun
uk
/məˈtɪə.ri.əl/us
/məˈtɪr.i.əl/
a physical substance that things can be ...
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(Definition ofexoticandmaterialfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Similarly, in other areas of the melange the matrix can be cor related with one or another of the four lithological associations without anyexoticmaterialin these areas.
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Elite contexts are characterized by finely made items of exotic materials.
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Exotic materials such as carbon-carbon composite do not conduct heat but endure it, but they tend to be brittle.
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However, the car used a number of exotic materials, which made the cost excessive if it were ever to go into full-scale production.
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More exotic materials such as dover chert and steatite are seen in this phase which indicated a greater degree of complexity in trade and communication.
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The upper classes allowed deeper modifications from the production vehicles, including the use of exotic materials and non-production parts.
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This is not the case for composite materials, particularly as they use different and more exotic materials.
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They are usually made from calfskin or suede, although they have also been made from more exotic materials such as crocodile.
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A limited number of consumers prefer natural materials such as wood or exotic materials such as tortoise shell.
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They introduced the first illuminated fountains, the first fountains made with glass and other exotic materials, and the first fountains programmed to perform with music.
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Covers can be made from more exotic materials for unusual applications such as silicone for heat or gum rubber when traction is essential.
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The specimens were eagerly received, and returning ships brought increasing orders for exotic materials.
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The difficulty of prefabrication rises with the more exotic materials.
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Newer pads can be made of exotic materials like ceramics, aramid fibres, and other plastics.
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Others are made from exotic materials such as leather or chain mail for consumers of adult fantasy apparel.
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Most of the items traded were exotic materials and were received by people living in the major trading and manufacturing areas.
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The relatively low electron temperature makes probe construction straightforward and does not require the use of exotic materials.
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Exotic materials (titanium, magnesium, ceramics and composite) are forbidden except when present in the base model.
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More exotic materials can be used, e.g. carboranes.
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