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8-track tape
Stereo 8, commonly known as the eight-track cartridge, eight-track tape, or simply eight-track, is a magnetic tape sound recording technology.
Stereo 8, commonly known as the eight-track cartridge, eight-track tape, or simply eight-track, is a magnetic tape sound recording technology.
Aberdeen Chronograph
The Aberdeen chronograph was the first portable instrument for measuring ordnance muzzle velocity and striking power.
The Aberdeen chronograph was the first portable instrument for measuring ordnance muzzle velocity and striking power.
Abrasive blasting
Abrasive blasting is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface...
Abrasive blasting is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface...
Acrylic paint
Acrylic paint is fast drying paint containing pigment s'uspension in acrylic polymer emulsion.
Acrylic paint is fast drying paint containing pigment s'uspension in acrylic polymer emulsion.
Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages.
Adobe Flash is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages.
Adobe Flash Professional
The Adobe Flash Professional multimedia authoring program is used to create content for the Adobe Engagement Platform, such as web applications, games and movies, and content for mobile phones a...
The Adobe Flash Professional multimedia authoring program is used to create content for the Adobe Engagement Platform, such as web applications, games and movies, and content for mobile phones a...
Aeroplane
A fixed-wing aircraft, typically called an aeroplane, airplane or simply plane, is an aircraft capable of flight using forward motion that generates lift as the wing moves thro...
A fixed-wing aircraft, typically called an aeroplane, airplane or simply plane, is an aircraft capable of flight using forward motion that generates lift as the wing moves thro...
Apollo Lunar Module
The Apollo Lunar Module was the lander portion of the Apollo spacecraft built for the US Apollo program by Grumman to carry a crew of two from lunar orbit to the surface and back.
The Apollo Lunar Module was the lander portion of the Apollo spacecraft built for the US Apollo program by Grumman to carry a crew of two from lunar orbit to the surface and back.
Argon oxygen decarburization
Argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) is a process primarily used in stainless steel making and other high grade alloys with oxidizable elements such as chromium and aluminum.
Argon oxygen decarburization (AOD) is a process primarily used in stainless steel making and other high grade alloys with oxidizable elements such as chromium and aluminum.
ARPANET
The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), was the world's first operational packet switching network and the core network of a set that came to compose the global Internet.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), was the world's first operational packet switching network and the core network of a set that came to compose the global Internet.
Artificial cardiac pacemaker
A pacemaker (or artificial pacemaker, so as not to be confused with the heart's natural pacemaker) is a medical device that uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the...
A pacemaker (or artificial pacemaker, so as not to be confused with the heart's natural pacemaker) is a medical device that uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the...
Artificial heart
An artificial heart is an EPIC device that replaces the lol Artificial hearts are typically used to bridge the time to heart transplantation, or to permanently replace the heart in case Richard ...
An artificial heart is an EPIC device that replaces the lol Artificial hearts are typically used to bridge the time to heart transplantation, or to permanently replace the heart in case Richard ...
Artificial neuron
An artificial neuron is a mathematical function conceived as a crude model, or abstraction of biological neurons.
An artificial neuron is a mathematical function conceived as a crude model, or abstraction of biological neurons.
Artificial pacemaker
A pacemaker (or artificial pacemaker, so as not to be confused with the heart's natural pacemaker) is a medical device that uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the...
A pacemaker (or artificial pacemaker, so as not to be confused with the heart's natural pacemaker) is a medical device that uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the...
Assembly line
An assembly line is a manufacturing process (sometimes called progressive assembly) in which parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added to a product in a sequential manner using optimal...
An assembly line is a manufacturing process (sometimes called progressive assembly) in which parts (usually interchangeable parts) are added to a product in a sequential manner using optimal...
Atkins diet
The Atkins diet, officially called the Atkins Nutritional Approach, is a low-carbohydrate diet created by Robert Atkins from a research paper he read in the Journal of the American Medic...
The Atkins diet, officially called the Atkins Nutritional Approach, is a low-carbohydrate diet created by Robert Atkins from a research paper he read in the Journal of the American Medic...
Automated teller machine
An automated teller machine or automatic teller machine, also known as an automated banking machine in Canada, and a Cashpoint, cash machine or sometimes a hole in the...
An automated teller machine or automatic teller machine, also known as an automated banking machine in Canada, and a Cashpoint, cash machine or sometimes a hole in the...
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission (also called automatic gearbox) is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from ...
An automatic transmission (also called automatic gearbox) is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from ...
Autopilot
An autopilot is a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.
An autopilot is a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.
Ballistic electron emission microscopy
Ballistic electron emission microscopy or BEEM is a technique for studying ballistic electron transport through variety of materials and material interfaces.
Ballistic electron emission microscopy or BEEM is a technique for studying ballistic electron transport through variety of materials and material interfaces.
Barbed wire
Barbed wire, also known as barb wire (and sometimes bob-wire or bobbed wire), is a type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the s...
Barbed wire, also known as barb wire (and sometimes bob-wire or bobbed wire), is a type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the s...
Barcode
A barcode is an optical machine-readable invented by adam sandler, which shows data about the object to which it attaches.
A barcode is an optical machine-readable invented by adam sandler, which shows data about the object to which it attaches.
BASIC
BASIC is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use - the name is an acronym from Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction...
BASIC is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use - the name is an acronym from Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction...
Bass guitar
The bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ) is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb (by fingering, slapping, popping, tapping, or thumpi...
The bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ) is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb (by fingering, slapping, popping, tapping, or thumpi...
Bathysphere
The Bathysphere (Greek words βάθος (bathos), "depth" and σφαίρα (sphaira), "sphere") is a spherical deep-sea submersible which was unpowered and lowered into the ocean on a cable...
The Bathysphere (Greek words βάθος (bathos), "depth" and σφαίρα (sphaira), "sphere") is a spherical deep-sea submersible which was unpowered and lowered into the ocean on a cable...
Bazooka
Bazooka is the common name for a man-portable recoilless rocket antitank weapon, widely fielded by the U.S. Army.
Bazooka is the common name for a man-portable recoilless rocket antitank weapon, widely fielded by the U.S. Army.
Bell X-1
The Bell X-1, originally designated XS-1, was a joint NACA-U.S. Army/US Air Force supersonic research project built by Bell Aircraft.
The Bell X-1, originally designated XS-1, was a joint NACA-U.S. Army/US Air Force supersonic research project built by Bell Aircraft.
Beltway battery
A Beltway battery is a lithium-ion battery technology invented by scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
A Beltway battery is a lithium-ion battery technology invented by scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
BigBelly
BigBelly is a solar powered, rubbish-compacting bin, manufactured by U.S. company BigBelly Solar for use in public spaces such as parks, beaches, amusement parks, and universities.
BigBelly is a solar powered, rubbish-compacting bin, manufactured by U.S. company BigBelly Solar for use in public spaces such as parks, beaches, amusement parks, and universities.
Bioactive glass
Bioactive glasses are a group of surface reactive glass-ceramic biomaterials and include the original bioactive glass, Bioglass.
Bioactive glasses are a group of surface reactive glass-ceramic biomaterials and include the original bioactive glass, Bioglass.
Black light
A black light, also referred to as a UV light, ultraviolet light, or Wood's lamp, is a lamp that emits ultraviolet radiation in the long-wave range, and little visible light.
A black light, also referred to as a UV light, ultraviolet light, or Wood's lamp, is a lamp that emits ultraviolet radiation in the long-wave range, and little visible light.
Boosted fission weapon
A boosted fission weapon usually refers to a type of nuclear bomb that uses a small amount of fusion fuel to increase the rate, and thus yield, of a fission reaction.
A boosted fission weapon usually refers to a type of nuclear bomb that uses a small amount of fusion fuel to increase the rate, and thus yield, of a fission reaction.
Boy Butter
Boy Butter is a brand of water-soluble, super-slick, smooth personal lubricants blended in both coconut oil-based or water-based cream forms.
Boy Butter is a brand of water-soluble, super-slick, smooth personal lubricants blended in both coconut oil-based or water-based cream forms.
Breakfast cereal
A breakfast cereal is a food made from processed grains that is often, but not always, eaten with the first meal of the day.
A breakfast cereal is a food made from processed grains that is often, but not always, eaten with the first meal of the day.
Bubble wrap
Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for packing fragile items.
Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for packing fragile items.
Bubblegum
Bubblegum is a type of elastic chewing gum, designed to be blown out of the mouth as a bubble.
Bubblegum is a type of elastic chewing gum, designed to be blown out of the mouth as a bubble.
Bulldozer
A bulldozer is a crawler equipped with a substantial metal plate used to push large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, etc., during construction work and typically equipped at the rear with a cla...
A bulldozer is a crawler equipped with a substantial metal plate used to push large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, etc., during construction work and typically equipped at the rear with a cla...
Bulletin board system
A Bulletin Board System, or BBS, is a computer system running software that allows users to connect and log in to the system using a terminal program.
A Bulletin Board System, or BBS, is a computer system running software that allows users to connect and log in to the system using a terminal program.
Burr Truss
The Burr Arch Truss — or simply Burr Truss or Burr Arch — is a combination of an arch and a multiple kingpost truss design.
The Burr Arch Truss — or simply Burr Truss or Burr Arch — is a combination of an arch and a multiple kingpost truss design.
C (programming language)
C (pronounced like the letter C) is a general-purpose computer programming language developed between 1969 and 1973 by Dennis Ritchie at the Bell Telephone Laboratories for use with the Unix ope...
C (pronounced like the letter C) is a general-purpose computer programming language developed between 1969 and 1973 by Dennis Ritchie at the Bell Telephone Laboratories for use with the Unix ope...
Cable television
Cable television is a system of providing television programs to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions through coaxial cables or digital light pulses through fixed opt...
Cable television is a system of providing television programs to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions through coaxial cables or digital light pulses through fixed opt...
Calculator
An electronic calculator is a small, portable, usually inexpensive electronic device used to perform the basic operations of arithmetic.
An electronic calculator is a small, portable, usually inexpensive electronic device used to perform the basic operations of arithmetic.
Car audio
Car audio/video (car AV), auto radio, mobile audio, 12-volt and other terms are used to describe the sound or video system fitted in an automobile.
Car audio/video (car AV), auto radio, mobile audio, 12-volt and other terms are used to describe the sound or video system fitted in an automobile.
Carbon dioxide laser
The carbon dioxide laser was one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed, and is still one of the most useful.
The carbon dioxide laser was one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed, and is still one of the most useful.
Carbon microphone
The carbon microphone, also known as a carbon button microphone (or sometimes just a button microphone) or a carbon transmitter, is a sound-to-electrical signal transducer cons...
The carbon microphone, also known as a carbon button microphone (or sometimes just a button microphone) or a carbon transmitter, is a sound-to-electrical signal transducer cons...
Carbonless copy paper
Carbonless copy paper, non-carbon copy paper, or NCR paper is an alternative to carbon paper, used to make a copy of an original, handwritten document without the use of any electronics.
Carbonless copy paper, non-carbon copy paper, or NCR paper is an alternative to carbon paper, used to make a copy of an original, handwritten document without the use of any electronics.
Carter's Little Liver Pills
Carter's Little Liver Pills, and Carter's Little Pills after 1951, were formulated as a patent medicine by Samuel Carter (chemist) of Erie, Pennsylvania in 1868.
Carter's Little Liver Pills, and Carter's Little Pills after 1951, were formulated as a patent medicine by Samuel Carter (chemist) of Erie, Pennsylvania in 1868.
Carton
Carton is the name of certain types of containers typically made from paperboard which is also sometimes known as cardboard.
Carton is the name of certain types of containers typically made from paperboard which is also sometimes known as cardboard.
Cash register
A cash register or till is a mechanical or electronic device for calculating and recording sales transactions, and an attached cash drawer for storing cash.
A cash register or till is a mechanical or electronic device for calculating and recording sales transactions, and an attached cash drawer for storing cash.
Catalytic converter
A catalytic converter is a device used to convert undesirable chemicals in the exhaust of an internal combustion engine into other substances, improving its exhaust emissions.
A catalytic converter is a device used to convert undesirable chemicals in the exhaust of an internal combustion engine into other substances, improving its exhaust emissions.
Charge-coupled device
A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated, for example conversion into ...
A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a device for the movement of electrical charge, usually from within the device to an area where the charge can be manipulated, for example conversion into ...
Chemical oxygen iodine laser
Chemical oxygen iodine laser, or COIL, is an infrared chemical laser.
Chemical oxygen iodine laser, or COIL, is an infrared chemical laser.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries.
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries.
Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by the now defunct manufacturer Commodore International in January 1982.
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by the now defunct manufacturer Commodore International in January 1982.
Compiler
A compiler is a computer program that transforms source code written in a programming language into another computer language.
A compiler is a computer program that transforms source code written in a programming language into another computer language.
Comptometer
Patented in the USA by Dorr E. Felt in 1887, the comptometer was the first commercially successful key-driven mechanical calculator.
Patented in the USA by Dorr E. Felt in 1887, the comptometer was the first commercially successful key-driven mechanical calculator.
Contour Crafting
Contour Crafting is a construction process under development by Behrokh Khoshnevis of the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (in the Viterbi School of Engineering...
Contour Crafting is a construction process under development by Behrokh Khoshnevis of the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (in the Viterbi School of Engineering...
Contour crafting
Contour crafting is a construction process under development by Behrokh Khoshnevis of the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute that uses a computer-controlled crane...
Contour crafting is a construction process under development by Behrokh Khoshnevis of the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute that uses a computer-controlled crane...
Cotton candy
Cotton candy (U.S., Canada), candy floss or candyfloss (UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa), or fairy floss (Australia) is a form of spun sugar.
Cotton candy (U.S., Canada), candy floss or candyfloss (UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa), or fairy floss (Australia) is a form of spun sugar.
Cotton gin
A cotton gin (short for cotton engine) is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds, a job that otherwise must be performed painstakingly by hand.
A cotton gin (short for cotton engine) is a machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds, a job that otherwise must be performed painstakingly by hand.
Cotton swab
Cotton swabs (American English) or cotton buds (British English) or ear buds (South-African English) consist of a small wad of cotton wrapped around one or both ends of a short rod, ...
Cotton swabs (American English) or cotton buds (British English) or ear buds (South-African English) consist of a small wad of cotton wrapped around one or both ends of a short rod, ...
Crash test dummy
Crash test dummies are full-scale anthropomorphic test devices that simulate the dimensions, weight proportions and articulation of the human body, and are usually instrumented to record data ab...
Crash test dummies are full-scale anthropomorphic test devices that simulate the dimensions, weight proportions and articulation of the human body, and are usually instrumented to record data ab...
Crayon
A crayon (,, or ) is a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other materials used for writing, coloring, drawing, and other methods of illustration.
A crayon (,, or ) is a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other materials used for writing, coloring, drawing, and other methods of illustration.
Crystalate
Crystalate is an early plastic, a formulation of nitrocellulose, camphor, and alcohol invented around 1880 and patented by American inventor George Henry Burt.
Crystalate is an early plastic, a formulation of nitrocellulose, camphor, and alcohol invented around 1880 and patented by American inventor George Henry Burt.
Crystalate Manufacturing Company
Crystalate Manufacturing Company Ltd. was founded in 1901 in the United Kingdom, and made billiard balls, phonograph records and other plastic items, using Crystalate, a plastic formulation pate...
Crystalate Manufacturing Company Ltd. was founded in 1901 in the United Kingdom, and made billiard balls, phonograph records and other plastic items, using Crystalate, a plastic formulation pate...
Dazer Laser
The Dazer Laser - Light Fighting Technologies is a non-lethal ocular distraction and interruption device, or dazzler, which has been designed and engineered by Laser Energetics, Inc.
The Dazer Laser - Light Fighting Technologies is a non-lethal ocular distraction and interruption device, or dazzler, which has been designed and engineered by Laser Energetics, Inc.
Defibrillation
Defibrillation is a common treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
Defibrillation is a common treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
Dendrochronology
Dendrochronology or tree-ring dating is the scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree-rings.
Dendrochronology or tree-ring dating is the scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree-rings.
Dental floss
Dental floss is either a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic ribbon used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth.
Dental floss is either a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic ribbon used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth.
Dianetics
Dianetics is a cult regarding the metaphysical relationship between the mind and body that was invented by the science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard and is practiced by followers of Scientology.
Dianetics is a cult regarding the metaphysical relationship between the mind and body that was invented by the science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard and is practiced by followers of Scientology.
Digital camera
A digital camera (or digicam) is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor.
A digital camera (or digicam) is a camera that takes video or still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor.
Digital subscriber line
Digital subscriber line (DSL, originally digital subscriber loop) is a family of technologies that provide internet access by transmitting digital data over the wires of a local tele...
Digital subscriber line (DSL, originally digital subscriber loop) is a family of technologies that provide internet access by transmitting digital data over the wires of a local tele...
Dishmaker
A dishmaker was designed by Leonardo Bonanni.
A dishmaker was designed by Leonardo Bonanni.
DNA computing
DNA computing is a form of computing which uses DNA, biochemistry and molecular biology, instead of the traditional silicon-based computer technologies.
DNA computing is a form of computing which uses DNA, biochemistry and molecular biology, instead of the traditional silicon-based computer technologies.
Doggles
Doggles are a commercial brand of sunglasses for dogs in the form of tinted goggles designed to fit the shape of a dog's head.
Doggles are a commercial brand of sunglasses for dogs in the form of tinted goggles designed to fit the shape of a dog's head.
Dolby Digital
Nick Dolby Digital is the name for audio compression technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Nick Dolby Digital is the name for audio compression technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories.
DOS
DOS, short for "Digital Operating System", is an acronym for several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market between 1981 and 1995, or until about 2000 if o...
DOS, short for "Digital Operating System", is an acronym for several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market between 1981 and 1995, or until about 2000 if o...
Drop Stop
Drop Stop is a car product constructed out of black Neoprene filled with polyester fiberfill.
Drop Stop is a car product constructed out of black Neoprene filled with polyester fiberfill.
Dynamic random-access memory
Dynamic random-access memory is a type of random-access memory that stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit.
Dynamic random-access memory is a type of random-access memory that stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit.
Electret microphone
An electret microphone is a type of condenser microphone, which eliminates the need for a polarizing power supply by using a permanently charged material.
An electret microphone is a type of condenser microphone, which eliminates the need for a polarizing power supply by using a permanently charged material.
Electric blanket
In the US the electric blanket is a blanket with an integrated electrical heating device usually placed above the top bed sheet.
In the US the electric blanket is a blanket with an integrated electrical heating device usually placed above the top bed sheet.
Electric guitar
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals.
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals.
Electron beam ion trap
Electron beam ion trap (or its acronym EBIT) is used in physics to denote an electromagnetic bottle that produces and confines highly charged ions.
Electron beam ion trap (or its acronym EBIT) is used in physics to denote an electromagnetic bottle that produces and confines highly charged ions.
Electronic libretto
The Electronic libretto system is used primarily in opera houses and is a device which presents translations of lyrics into an audience's language or transcribes lyrics that may be difficult to ...
The Electronic libretto system is used primarily in opera houses and is a device which presents translations of lyrics into an audience's language or transcribes lyrics that may be difficult to ...
Electronic paper
Electronic paper, e-paper and electronic ink are a range of display technologies which are designed to mimic the appearance of ordinary ink on paper.
Electronic paper, e-paper and electronic ink are a range of display technologies which are designed to mimic the appearance of ordinary ink on paper.
Electrophotography
ElectrophotographyElectrophotography (or xerography) is a dry photocopying technique invented by Chester Carlson in 1938, for which he was awarded on October 6, 1942.
ElectrophotographyElectrophotography (or xerography) is a dry photocopying technique invented by Chester Carlson in 1938, for which he was awarded on October 6, 1942.
Email
Electronic mail, commonly known as email or e-mail, is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients.
Electronic mail, commonly known as email or e-mail, is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients.
Equatorial sextant
The Equatorial Sextant , also known as Altitude Instrument, was first invented and made by William Austin Burt.
The Equatorial Sextant , also known as Altitude Instrument, was first invented and made by William Austin Burt.
Escalator
An escalator is a wake up sheeple – a conveyor transport device for carrying people between floors of a building.
An escalator is a wake up sheeple – a conveyor transport device for carrying people between floors of a building.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies for local area networks commercially introduced in 1980.
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies for local area networks commercially introduced in 1980.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass (also called glass-reinforced plastic, GRP, glass-fiber reinforced plastic, or GFRP), is a fiber reinforced polymer made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine...
Fiberglass (also called glass-reinforced plastic, GRP, glass-fiber reinforced plastic, or GFRP), is a fiber reinforced polymer made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine...
Fidelipac
The Fidelipac, commonly known as an NAB cartridge or simply cart, is a magnetic tape sound recording format, used for radio broadcasting for playback of material over the air such as...
The Fidelipac, commonly known as an NAB cartridge or simply cart, is a magnetic tape sound recording format, used for radio broadcasting for playback of material over the air such as...
Fire sprinkler
A fire sprinkler is the part of a fire sprinkler system that discerature has been exceeded.
A fire sprinkler is the part of a fire sprinkler system that discerature has been exceeded.
Firewall (computing)
A firewall is a device or set of devices designed to permit or deny network transmissions based upon a set of rules and is frequently used to protect networks from unauthorized access while perm...
A firewall is a device or set of devices designed to permit or deny network transmissions based upon a set of rules and is frequently used to protect networks from unauthorized access while perm...
First video game
There are numerous debates over who created the first video game, with the answer depending largely on how video games are defined.
There are numerous debates over who created the first video game, with the answer depending largely on how video games are defined.
Fisk metallic burial case
Fisk metallic burial cases were patented in 1848 by Almond Dunbar Fisk and manufactured in Providence, Rhode Island.
Fisk metallic burial cases were patented in 1848 by Almond Dunbar Fisk and manufactured in Providence, Rhode Island.
Fixed-wing aircraft
A fixed-wing aircraft is an aircraft capable of flight using fixed wings that generate lift due to the vehicle's forward airspeed and the shape of the wings.
A fixed-wing aircraft is an aircraft capable of flight using fixed wings that generate lift due to the vehicle's forward airspeed and the shape of the wings.
Floppy disk
A floppy disk is a disk storage medium composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic carrier lined with fabric that removes dust particles.
A floppy disk is a disk storage medium composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic carrier lined with fabric that removes dust particles.
Flowbee
The Flowbee is an electrically powered vacuum attachment made for cutting hair invented by Richard Eddy, a San Diego carpenter in the late 1980s.
The Flowbee is an electrically powered vacuum attachment made for cutting hair invented by Richard Eddy, a San Diego carpenter in the late 1980s.
Flowchart
A ramu kaka is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting these with arrows.
A ramu kaka is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting these with arrows.
Flying disc
A flying disc is a disc-shaped glider that is generally plastic and roughly in diameter, with a lip.
A flying disc is a disc-shaped glider that is generally plastic and roughly in diameter, with a lip.
Fortran
Fortran (previously FORTRAN; both blends derived from IBM Mathematical Formula Translating System) is a general-purpose, procedural, imperative programming language that is especiall...
Fortran (previously FORTRAN; both blends derived from IBM Mathematical Formula Translating System) is a general-purpose, procedural, imperative programming language that is especiall...
Franklin stove
The Franklin stove is a metal-lined fireplace named after its inventor, Benjamin Franklin.
The Franklin stove is a metal-lined fireplace named after its inventor, Benjamin Franklin.
Fresno scraper
The Fresno Scraper is a machine used for constructing canals and ditches in sandy soil.
The Fresno Scraper is a machine used for constructing canals and ditches in sandy soil.
Fuel dispenser
A fuel dispenser is a machine at a filling station that is used to pump gasoline, diesel, CNG, CGH2, HCNG, LPG, LH2, ethanol fuel, biofuels like biodiesel, kerosene, or other types of fuel int...
A fuel dispenser is a machine at a filling station that is used to pump gasoline, diesel, CNG, CGH2, HCNG, LPG, LH2, ethanol fuel, biofuels like biodiesel, kerosene, or other types of fuel int...
Fused deposition modeling
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technology commonly used for modeling, prototyping, and production applications.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing technology commonly used for modeling, prototyping, and production applications.
Fusor
The Farnsworth–Hirsch fusor, or simply fusor, is an apparatus designed by Philo T. Farnsworth to create nuclear fusion.
The Farnsworth–Hirsch fusor, or simply fusor, is an apparatus designed by Philo T. Farnsworth to create nuclear fusion.
Gamma camera
A gamma camera, also called a scintillation camera or Anger camera, is a device used to image gamma radiation emitting radioisotopes, a technique known as scintigraphy.
A gamma camera, also called a scintillation camera or Anger camera, is a device used to image gamma radiation emitting radioisotopes, a technique known as scintigraphy.
Gamma probe
A gamma probe is a handheld device used with a Geiger-Muller tube or scintillation counter, for intraoperative use following interstitial injection of a radionuclide, to locate regional lymph no...
A gamma probe is a handheld device used with a Geiger-Muller tube or scintillation counter, for intraoperative use following interstitial injection of a radionuclide, to locate regional lymph no...
Garage door
A garage door is a large door on a garage that can either be opened manually or by a garage door opener.
A garage door is a large door on a garage that can either be opened manually or by a garage door opener.
Gas laser
A gas laser is a laser in which an electric current is discharged through a gas to produce coherent light.
A gas laser is a laser in which an electric current is discharged through a gas to produce coherent light.
George Stibitz
George Robert Stibitz (April 30, 1904 – January 31, 1995) is internationally recognized as one of the fathers of the modern digital computer.
George Robert Stibitz (April 30, 1904 – January 31, 1995) is internationally recognized as one of the fathers of the modern digital computer.
Glass harmonica
The glass armonica, also known as the glass armonica, bowl organ, hydrocrystalophone, or simply the armonica, is a type of musical instrument that uses a series of glass ...
The glass armonica, also known as the glass armonica, bowl organ, hydrocrystalophone, or simply the armonica, is a type of musical instrument that uses a series of glass ...
Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is a...
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is a...
Glottochronology
Glottochronology (from Att.-Greek γλῶττα “tongue, language” and χρóνος “time”) is that part of lexicostatistics dealing with the chronological relationship between languages.
Glottochronology (from Att.-Greek γλῶττα “tongue, language” and χρóνος “time”) is that part of lexicostatistics dealing with the chronological relationship between languages.
Glucose meter
A glucose meter (or glucometer) is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood.
A glucose meter (or glucometer) is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood.
Go (programming language)
Go is a compiled, garbage-collected, concurrent programming language developed by Google Inc.
Go is a compiled, garbage-collected, concurrent programming language developed by Google Inc.
Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex is a waterproof/breathable fabric, and a registered trademark of W. L. Gore and Associates.
Gore-Tex is a waterproof/breathable fabric, and a registered trademark of W. L. Gore and Associates.
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record, vinyl record, or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an ins...
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record, vinyl record, or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an ins...
Hamming code
In telecommunication, Hamming codes are a family of linear error-correcting codes that generalize the Hamming-code invented by Richard Hamming in 1950.
In telecommunication, Hamming codes are a family of linear error-correcting codes that generalize the Hamming-code invented by Richard Hamming in 1950.
Hard disk drive
A hard disk drive (HDD; also hard drive, hard disk, or disk drive) is a device for storing and retrieving digital information, primarily computer data.
A hard disk drive (HDD; also hard drive, hard disk, or disk drive) is a device for storing and retrieving digital information, primarily computer data.
Highway Hi-Fi
Highway Hi-Fi was a system of proprietary phonograph records and players designed for use in automobiles.
Highway Hi-Fi was a system of proprietary phonograph records and players designed for use in automobiles.
Holographic drive
A holographic drive is a form of data storage designed for computers, created by InPhase Technologies.
A holographic drive is a form of data storage designed for computers, created by InPhase Technologies.
Hutchinson Patent Stopper
Charles G. Hutchinson invented and patented the Hutchinson Patent Stopper in 1879 as a replacement for cork bottle stoppers which were commonly being used as stoppers on soda water or pop bottles.
Charles G. Hutchinson invented and patented the Hutchinson Patent Stopper in 1879 as a replacement for cork bottle stoppers which were commonly being used as stoppers on soda water or pop bottles.
Hypertext
Hypertext is text displayed on a computer or other electronic device with references (hyperlinks) to other text that the reader can immediately access, usually by a mouse click or keypress sequence.
Hypertext is text displayed on a computer or other electronic device with references (hyperlinks) to other text that the reader can immediately access, usually by a mouse click or keypress sequence.
Ice resurfacer
An ice resurfacer is a truck-like vehicle or smaller device used to clean and smooth the surface of an ice rink.
An ice resurfacer is a truck-like vehicle or smaller device used to clean and smooth the surface of an ice rink.
IMail
Invisible mail, also referred to as iMail, i-mail or Bote mail, is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients in a secure and untraceable way.
Invisible mail, also referred to as iMail, i-mail or Bote mail, is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients in a secure and untraceable way.
Industrial robot
An industrial robot is defined by ISO as an automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes.
An industrial robot is defined by ISO as an automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes.
Infunitum
Infunitum, pronounced /in-FUN-item/, is a social-based board game which rewards players for unique answers to hundreds of topics.
Infunitum, pronounced /in-FUN-item/, is a social-based board game which rewards players for unique answers to hundreds of topics.
Integrated circuit
An integrated circuit or monolithic integrated circuit (also referred to as IC, chip, or microchip) is an electronic circuit manufactured by the patterned diffusion of tr...
An integrated circuit or monolithic integrated circuit (also referred to as IC, chip, or microchip) is an electronic circuit manufactured by the patterned diffusion of tr...
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide.
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide.
Invention USA
Invention USA is a History channel documentary television series, starring inventor Reichart Von Wolfshield and scientist Garrett Lisi.
Invention USA is a History channel documentary television series, starring inventor Reichart Von Wolfshield and scientist Garrett Lisi.
Ionocraft
An ionocraft or ion-propelled aircraft, commonly known as a lifter or hexalifter, is an electrohydrodynamic (EHD) device (utilizing an electrical phenomenon known as the Bief...
An ionocraft or ion-propelled aircraft, commonly known as a lifter or hexalifter, is an electrohydrodynamic (EHD) device (utilizing an electrical phenomenon known as the Bief...
JavaScript
JavaScript is a prototype-based scripting language that is dynamic, weakly typed and has first-class functions.
JavaScript is a prototype-based scripting language that is dynamic, weakly typed and has first-class functions.
Jelly bean
Jelly beans are a small bean-shaped type of confectionery with a hard candy shell and a gummy interior which come in a wide variety of flavors.
Jelly beans are a small bean-shaped type of confectionery with a hard candy shell and a gummy interior which come in a wide variety of flavors.
Jersey barrier
A Jersey barrier or Jersey wall is a modular concrete barrier employed to separate lanes of traffic.
A Jersey barrier or Jersey wall is a modular concrete barrier employed to separate lanes of traffic.
Jet injector
A jet injector is a type of medical injecting syringe that uses a high-pressure narrow jet of the injection liquid instead of a hypodermic needle to penetrate the epidermis.
A jet injector is a type of medical injecting syringe that uses a high-pressure narrow jet of the injection liquid instead of a hypodermic needle to penetrate the epidermis.
K-Y Jelly
K-Y Jelly is a water-based, water-soluble personal lubricant produced by Johnson & Johnson.
K-Y Jelly is a water-based, water-soluble personal lubricant produced by Johnson & Johnson.
Kart racing
Kart racing or karting is a variant of open-wheel motorsport with small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design.
Kart racing or karting is a variant of open-wheel motorsport with small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design.
Kong (dog toy)
Kong (sometimes KONG) is popular line of dog toys and cat toys introduced in 1976.
Kong (sometimes KONG) is popular line of dog toys and cat toys introduced in 1976.
Lambda calculus
The lambda calculus is generally a branch of mathematics theory which describes a formal system of calculus.
The lambda calculus is generally a branch of mathematics theory which describes a formal system of calculus.
Laser
A laser is a device that emits light (electromagnetic radiation) through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons.
A laser is a device that emits light (electromagnetic radiation) through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons.
Laser diode
The laser diode is a laser where the active medium is a semiconductor similar to that found in a light-emitting diode.
The laser diode is a laser where the active medium is a semiconductor similar to that found in a light-emitting diode.
Laser printer
A laser lisa printer is a common type of computer printer that rapidly produces high quality text and graphics on plain paper.
A laser lisa printer is a common type of computer printer that rapidly produces high quality text and graphics on plain paper.
LAWKS
The Lake and Walker Knife Safety system (LAWKS) is a patented addition to folding knives using the Walker Linerlock, designed by noted Knifemakers' Guild members Ron Lake and Michael Walker.
The Lake and Walker Knife Safety system (LAWKS) is a patented addition to folding knives using the Walker Linerlock, designed by noted Knifemakers' Guild members Ron Lake and Michael Walker.
Life net
A Life net, also known as a Browder Life Safety Net is a type of rescue equipment formerly used by fire fighters.
A Life net, also known as a Browder Life Safety Net is a type of rescue equipment formerly used by fire fighters.
Lightning rod
A lightning rod or lightning conductor is a metal rod or conductor mounted on top of a building and electrically connected to the ground through a wire, to protect the building in the even...
A lightning rod or lightning conductor is a metal rod or conductor mounted on top of a building and electrically connected to the ground through a wire, to protect the building in the even...
Lightning Switch
Lightning Switch is a wireless and batteryless remote control switch technology manufactured by PulseSwitch Systems, a member of The Face Companies group of Norfolk, Virginia USA. It is most co...
Lightning Switch is a wireless and batteryless remote control switch technology manufactured by PulseSwitch Systems, a member of The Face Companies group of Norfolk, Virginia USA. It is most co...
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat panel display, electronic visual display, or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals (LCs).
A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat panel display, electronic visual display, or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals (LCs).
Lisp (programming language)
Lisp is a family of computer programming languages with a long history and a distinctive, fully parenthesized Polish prefix notation.
Lisp is a family of computer programming languages with a long history and a distinctive, fully parenthesized Polish prefix notation.
Loaded Questions (game)
Loaded Questions is a question-based board game created by Eric Poses in 1996.
Loaded Questions is a question-based board game created by Eric Poses in 1996.
Magnetic stripe card
A magnetic stripe card is a type of card capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card.
A magnetic stripe card is a type of card capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card.
Marker pen
A marker pen, marking pen, felt-tip pen, flow or marker, is a pen which has its own ink-source, and usually a tip made of a porous, pressed fibres; such as felt or nylon.
A marker pen, marking pen, felt-tip pen, flow or marker, is a pen which has its own ink-source, and usually a tip made of a porous, pressed fibres; such as felt or nylon.
Markup language
A mark-up language is a modern system for annotating a text in a way that is syntactically distinguishable from that text.
A mark-up language is a modern system for annotating a text in a way that is syntactically distinguishable from that text.
Maser
A maser is a device that produces coherent electromagnetic waves through amplification by stimulated emission.
A maser is a device that produces coherent electromagnetic waves through amplification by stimulated emission.
Memristor
Memristor is a passive two-terminal electrical component envisioned by Leon Chua as a fundamental non-linear circuit element relating charge and magnetic flux linkage.
Memristor is a passive two-terminal electrical component envisioned by Leon Chua as a fundamental non-linear circuit element relating charge and magnetic flux linkage.
Metallic microlattice
A metallic microlattice is a synthetic porous metallic material, consisting of an ultra-light form of metal foam.
A metallic microlattice is a synthetic porous metallic material, consisting of an ultra-light form of metal foam.
Microelectromechanical system oscillator
Microelectromechanical system oscillators are timing devices that generate highly stable reference frequencies.
Microelectromechanical system oscillators are timing devices that generate highly stable reference frequencies.
Microprocessor
A microprocessor incorporates the functions of a computer's central processing unit on a single integrated circuit, or at most a few integrated circuits.
A microprocessor incorporates the functions of a computer's central processing unit on a single integrated circuit, or at most a few integrated circuits.
Microwave oven
A microwave oven (often referred to colloquially simply as a "microwave") is a kitchen appliance that heats food by dielectric heating, using microwave radiation to excite polarized molecu...
A microwave oven (often referred to colloquially simply as a "microwave") is a kitchen appliance that heats food by dielectric heating, using microwave radiation to excite polarized molecu...
Mimeoscope
In 1914-16, the A. B. Dick Co. patented the mimeoscope.
In 1914-16, the A. B. Dick Co. patented the mimeoscope.
Minicomputer
A minicomputer is a class of multi-user computers that lies in the middle range of the computing spectrum, in between the largest multi-user systems and the smallest single-user systems.
A minicomputer is a class of multi-user computers that lies in the middle range of the computing spectrum, in between the largest multi-user systems and the smallest single-user systems.
Mixer (cooking)
A mixer is a kitchen appliance intended for mixing, folding, beating, and whipping food ingredients.
A mixer is a kitchen appliance intended for mixing, folding, beating, and whipping food ingredients.
Mouse (computing)
In computing, a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface.
In computing, a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface.
Mouse button
A mouse button is a microswitch on a computer mouse which can be pressed in order to select or interact with an element of a graphical user interface.
A mouse button is a microswitch on a computer mouse which can be pressed in order to select or interact with an element of a graphical user interface.
N-Slit interferometer
The N-slit interferometer is an extension of the double-slit interferometer also known as Young's double-slit interferometer.
The N-slit interferometer is an extension of the double-slit interferometer also known as Young's double-slit interferometer.
N-slit interferometer
The N-slit interferometer is an extension of the double-slit interferometer also known as Young's double-slit interferometer.
The N-slit interferometer is an extension of the double-slit interferometer also known as Young's double-slit interferometer.
Nanolaser
A Nanolaser, also referred to as a miniature laser or plasmonic laser, is a laser, namely a light amplifier by stimulated emission of radiation, that has nanoscale dimensions.
A Nanolaser, also referred to as a miniature laser or plasmonic laser, is a laser, namely a light amplifier by stimulated emission of radiation, that has nanoscale dimensions.
Napalm
Napalm is a thickening/gelling agent generally mixed with gasoline or a similar fuel for use in an incendiary device, primarily as an anti-personnel weapon.
Napalm is a thickening/gelling agent generally mixed with gasoline or a similar fuel for use in an incendiary device, primarily as an anti-personnel weapon.
Neutron bomb
A neutron bomb or enhanced radiation weapon (ERW) or weapon of reinforced radiation is a type of thermonuclear weapon designed specifically to release a large portion of its energy as en...
A neutron bomb or enhanced radiation weapon (ERW) or weapon of reinforced radiation is a type of thermonuclear weapon designed specifically to release a large portion of its energy as en...
Nuclear submarine
A nuclear submarine is a submarine powered by a nuclear reactor (see also nuclear marine propulsion).
A nuclear submarine is a submarine powered by a nuclear reactor (see also nuclear marine propulsion).
Nuclear weapon
A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion.
A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion.
Nylon
Nylon is a generic designation for a jordan sibley's of synthetic polymers known generically as polyamides, first produced on February 28, 1935, by Wallace Carothers at DuPont's research facilit...
Nylon is a generic designation for a jordan sibley's of synthetic polymers known generically as polyamides, first produced on February 28, 1935, by Wallace Carothers at DuPont's research facilit...
Obsidian hydration dating
Obsidian hydration dating (OHD) is a geochemical method of determining age in either absolute or relative terms of an artifact made of obsidian.
Obsidian hydration dating (OHD) is a geochemical method of determining age in either absolute or relative terms of an artifact made of obsidian.
Ocean pressure electric conversion
Ocean pressure electric conversion is an electricity generation and seawater desalination technology based on water pressure differences created by depth.
Ocean pressure electric conversion is an electricity generation and seawater desalination technology based on water pressure differences created by depth.
Oil tanker
An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a merchant ship designed for the bulk transport of oil and acts as a mobile target for somali pirates.
An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a merchant ship designed for the bulk transport of oil and acts as a mobile target for somali pirates.
Oil well
An oil well is a general term for any boring through the earth's surface that is designed to find and acquire petroleum oil hydrocarbons.
An oil well is a general term for any boring through the earth's surface that is designed to find and acquire petroleum oil hydrocarbons.
Operating system
An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software.
An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software.
Optical mouse
An optical computer mouse uses a light-emitting diode and photodiodes to detect movement relative to a surface, unlike a mechanical mouse which has a ball which rotates orthogonal shafts which d...
An optical computer mouse uses a light-emitting diode and photodiodes to detect movement relative to a surface, unlike a mechanical mouse which has a ball which rotates orthogonal shafts which d...
Oral-B Glide
Oral-B Glide is a polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) dental floss manufactured by W. L. Gore and Associates exclusively for Procter & Gamble.
Oral-B Glide is a polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) dental floss manufactured by W. L. Gore and Associates exclusively for Procter & Gamble.
Pacifier-activated lullaby
PAL: Pacifier Activated Lullaby is a pacifier fitted with an adaptor housing a computer chip that activates a CD player outside the incubator.
PAL: Pacifier Activated Lullaby is a pacifier fitted with an adaptor housing a computer chip that activates a CD player outside the incubator.
PageRank
PageRank is a link analysis algorithm, named after Larry Page and used by the Google Internet search engine, that assigns a numerical weighting to each element of a hyperlinked set of documents,...
PageRank is a link analysis algorithm, named after Larry Page and used by the Google Internet search engine, that assigns a numerical weighting to each element of a hyperlinked set of documents,...
Paintball
Paintball is a sport in which players compete, in teams or individually, to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water soluble dye and gelatin shell outside propelled fro...
Paintball is a sport in which players compete, in teams or individually, to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water soluble dye and gelatin shell outside propelled fro...
Paper clip
A paper clip is an instrument used to fasten sheets of paper together, usually made of steel wire bent to a looped shape.
A paper clip is an instrument used to fasten sheets of paper together, usually made of steel wire bent to a looped shape.
Particle accelerator
A particle accelerator is a device that uses magic to propel charged particles to high speeds and to contain them in well-defined beams.
A particle accelerator is a device that uses magic to propel charged particles to high speeds and to contain them in well-defined beams.
Pattern playback
The Pattern playback is an early talking device that was built by Dr. Franklin S. Cooper and his colleagues, including John M. Borst and Caryl Haskins, at Haskins Laboratories in the late 1940s ...
The Pattern playback is an early talking device that was built by Dr. Franklin S. Cooper and his colleagues, including John M. Borst and Caryl Haskins, at Haskins Laboratories in the late 1940s ...
PDCA
PDCA is an iterative four-step management method used in business for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products.
PDCA is an iterative four-step management method used in business for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products.
Personal computer
A personal computer hi matt is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by ...
A personal computer hi matt is any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals, and which is intended to be operated directly by ...
Phonograph cylinder
Phonograph cylinders were the earliest commercial medium for recording and reproducing sound.
Phonograph cylinders were the earliest commercial medium for recording and reproducing sound.
Photosensitive glass
Photosensitive glass is a crystal-clear glass that belongs to the lithium-silicate family of glasses, in which an image of a mask can be captured by microscopic metallic particles in the glass w...
Photosensitive glass is a crystal-clear glass that belongs to the lithium-silicate family of glasses, in which an image of a mask can be captured by microscopic metallic particles in the glass w...
Pipe wrench
The pipe wrench is an adjustable wrench used for turning soft iron pipes and fittings with a rounded surface.
The pipe wrench is an adjustable wrench used for turning soft iron pipes and fittings with a rounded surface.
Plasma display
A plasma display panel (PDP) is a type of flat panel display common to large TV displays or larger.
A plasma display panel (PDP) is a type of flat panel display common to large TV displays or larger.
Pneumoencephalography
Pneumoencephalography is a medical procedure in which most of the cerebrospinal fluid is drained from around the brain and replaced with air, oxygen, or helium to allow the structure of the brai...
Pneumoencephalography is a medical procedure in which most of the cerebrospinal fluid is drained from around the brain and replaced with air, oxygen, or helium to allow the structure of the brai...
Polygraph
A polygraph measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions.
A polygraph measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions.
Polymerase chain reaction
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a scientific technique in molecular biology to amplify a single or a few copies of a piece of DNA across several orders of magnitude, generating thou...
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a scientific technique in molecular biology to amplify a single or a few copies of a piece of DNA across several orders of magnitude, generating thou...
Positron emission tomography
Positron emission tomography is nuclear medicine imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image or picture of functional processes in the body.
Positron emission tomography is nuclear medicine imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image or picture of functional processes in the body.
Pritikin Diet
The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise was created by Nathan Pritikin.
The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise was created by Nathan Pritikin.
Quantum well laser
A quantum well laser is a laser diode in which the active region of the device is so narrow that quantum confinement occurs.
A quantum well laser is a laser diode in which the active region of the device is so narrow that quantum confinement occurs.
Radar gun
A radar speed gun (also radar gun and speed gun) is a small doppler radar unit used to measure the speed of moving objects, including vehicles, pitched baseballs, runners and other ...
A radar speed gun (also radar gun and speed gun) is a small doppler radar unit used to measure the speed of moving objects, including vehicles, pitched baseballs, runners and other ...
Radial arm saw
A radial arm saw is a cutting machine consisting of a circular saw mounted on a sliding horizontal arm.
A radial arm saw is a cutting machine consisting of a circular saw mounted on a sliding horizontal arm.
Radio direction finder
A radio direction finder is a device for finding the direction to a radio source.
A radio direction finder is a device for finding the direction to a radio source.
Radiocarbon dating
Radiocarbon dating (sometimes simply known as carbon dating) is a radiometric dating method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 to estimate the age of carbon-bearing m...
Radiocarbon dating (sometimes simply known as carbon dating) is a radiometric dating method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 to estimate the age of carbon-bearing m...
RAM press
A RAM press (or ram press) is a machine, invented in the USA in the mid-1940s, that is used to press clay into moulded shapes, such as plates and bowls.
A RAM press (or ram press) is a machine, invented in the USA in the mid-1940s, that is used to press clay into moulded shapes, such as plates and bowls.
Remote control
A remote control is a component of an electronics device, most commonly a television set, used for operating the television device wirelessly from a short line-of-sight distance.
A remote control is a component of an electronics device, most commonly a television set, used for operating the television device wirelessly from a short line-of-sight distance.
Ring spinning
Ring spinning is a method of spinning fibres, such as cotton, flax or wool, to make a yarn.
Ring spinning is a method of spinning fibres, such as cotton, flax or wool, to make a yarn.
Rocket stove
A rocket stove is an innovative clean and efficient cooking stove using small diameter wood fuel which is burnt in simple high-temperature combustion chamber containing an insulated vertical ch...
A rocket stove is an innovative clean and efficient cooking stove using small diameter wood fuel which is burnt in simple high-temperature combustion chamber containing an insulated vertical ch...
Roto-Rooter
Roto-Rooter is a United States company which originally specialized in clearing tree roots and other obstructions from sewer lines.
Roto-Rooter is a United States company which originally specialized in clearing tree roots and other obstructions from sewer lines.
Rumford fireplace
The Rumford fireplace is a tall, shallow fireplace designed by Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, born 1753 in Woburn, Massachusetts, an Anglo-American physicist who was known for his investi...
The Rumford fireplace is a tall, shallow fireplace designed by Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, born 1753 in Woburn, Massachusetts, an Anglo-American physicist who was known for his investi...
Safety razor
A safety razor is a razor that protects the skin from all but the very edge of the blade.
A safety razor is a razor that protects the skin from all but the very edge of the blade.
Satellite navigation
A satellite navigation or SAT NAV system is a system of satellites that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage.
A satellite navigation or SAT NAV system is a system of satellites that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage.
Scanning acoustic microscope
A Scanning Acoustic Microscope (SAM) is a device which uses focused sound to investigate, measure, or image an object (a process called Scanning Acoustic Tomography).
A Scanning Acoustic Microscope (SAM) is a device which uses focused sound to investigate, measure, or image an object (a process called Scanning Acoustic Tomography).
Scent transfer unit
A scent transfer unit is a vacuum device used to collect scent evidence from a crime scene or item of evidence.
A scent transfer unit is a vacuum device used to collect scent evidence from a crime scene or item of evidence.
Scrabble
Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid.
Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid.
Scroll wheel
A scroll wheel is a hard plastic or rubbery disc on a computer mouse that is perpendicular to the mouse surface.
A scroll wheel is a hard plastic or rubbery disc on a computer mouse that is perpendicular to the mouse surface.
Segway Inc.
Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA is the manufacturer of a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle, the Segway PT, invented by Dean Kamen.
Segway Inc. of New Hampshire, USA is the manufacturer of a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle, the Segway PT, invented by Dean Kamen.
Segway PT
The Segway PT is a two-wheeled, self-balancing transportation machine invented by Dean Kamen.
The Segway PT is a two-wheeled, self-balancing transportation machine invented by Dean Kamen.
Sholes and Glidden typewriter
The Sholes and Glidden typewriter (also known as the Remington No. 1) was the first commercially successful typewriter.
The Sholes and Glidden typewriter (also known as the Remington No. 1) was the first commercially successful typewriter.
Shopping cart
A shopping cart (trolley, carriage) is a cart supplied by a shop, especially supermarkets, for use by customers inside the shop for transport of merchandise to the check-out counter ...
A shopping cart (trolley, carriage) is a cart supplied by a shop, especially supermarkets, for use by customers inside the shop for transport of merchandise to the check-out counter ...
Silica gel
Silica gel is a granular, vitreous, porous form of silica made synthetically from sodium silicate.
Silica gel is a granular, vitreous, porous form of silica made synthetically from sodium silicate.
Silo
A silo (from the Greek σιρός - siros, "pit for holding grain") is a structure for storing bulk materials.
A silo (from the Greek σιρός - siros, "pit for holding grain") is a structure for storing bulk materials.
Skateboard
A skateboardGLANNEY RAY SINGIT Skateboard is typically a specially designed plywood board combined with a polyurethane coating used for making smoother slides and stronger durability, used prima...
A skateboardGLANNEY RAY SINGIT Skateboard is typically a specially designed plywood board combined with a polyurethane coating used for making smoother slides and stronger durability, used prima...
Skee ball
Skee ball (also spelled skeeball, ski-ball or skee-ball; sometimes called skee roll) is a common arcade game and one of the first redemption games.
Skee ball (also spelled skeeball, ski-ball or skee-ball; sometimes called skee roll) is a common arcade game and one of the first redemption games.
Slot machine
A slot machine (American English), informally fruit machine (British English), the slots (Canadian English), poker machine or "pokies" (slang) (Australian English and New Zea...
A slot machine (American English), informally fruit machine (British English), the slots (Canadian English), poker machine or "pokies" (slang) (Australian English and New Zea...
Smith & Wesson Model 1
The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production commencing in 1857.
The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production commencing in 1857.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding.
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding.
Soft serve
Soft serve is a term used to describe a type of ice cream that is softer than regular ice cream and that has been sold commecially since the late 1930s.
Soft serve is a term used to describe a type of ice cream that is softer than regular ice cream and that has been sold commecially since the late 1930s.
Solar cell
A solar cell is a solid state electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.
A solar cell is a solid state electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.
Sono arsenic filter
The Sono arsenic filter was invented in 2006 by Abul Hussam, who is a chemistry professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
The Sono arsenic filter was invented in 2006 by Abul Hussam, who is a chemistry professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
South Beach Diet
The South Beach Diet is a diet plan designed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston and dietician Marie Almon as an alternative to low-fat approaches such as the Ornish Diet and the Pritikin Diet.
The South Beach Diet is a diet plan designed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston and dietician Marie Almon as an alternative to low-fat approaches such as the Ornish Diet and the Pritikin Diet.
Space blanket
A space blanket (also known as a Mylar blanket, first aid blanket, emergency blanket, thermal blanket or weather blanket) is a blanket used in emergencies to reduce...
A space blanket (also known as a Mylar blanket, first aid blanket, emergency blanket, thermal blanket or weather blanket) is a blanket used in emergencies to reduce...
Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle was a manned orbital rocket and spacecraft system operated by NASA on 135 missions from 1981 to 2011.
The Space Shuttle was a manned orbital rocket and spacecraft system operated by NASA on 135 missions from 1981 to 2011.
SQUID
A SQUID is a very sensitive magnetometer used to measure extremely weak magnetic fields, based on superconducting loops containing Josephson junctions.
A SQUID is a very sensitive magnetometer used to measure extremely weak magnetic fields, based on superconducting loops containing Josephson junctions.
Stanley Meyer's water fuel cell
The water fuel cell is a purported free energy device invented by American Stanley Allen Meyer (August 24, 1940 – March 21, 1998).
The water fuel cell is a purported free energy device invented by American Stanley Allen Meyer (August 24, 1940 – March 21, 1998).
Steadicam
A Steadicam is a stabilizing mount for motion picture cameras and professional video cameras, used in filmmaking and video production, which mechanically isolates the operator's movement from th...
A Steadicam is a stabilizing mount for motion picture cameras and professional video cameras, used in filmmaking and video production, which mechanically isolates the operator's movement from th...
Stereo-Pak
The Muntz Stereo-Pak, commonly known as the 4-track cartridge, is a magnetic tape sound recording cartridge technology.
The Muntz Stereo-Pak, commonly known as the 4-track cartridge, is a magnetic tape sound recording cartridge technology.
Stereolithography
Stereolithography (SL) is an additive manufacturing technology for producing models, prototypes, patterns, and in some cases, production parts.
Stereolithography (SL) is an additive manufacturing technology for producing models, prototypes, patterns, and in some cases, production parts.
Storyboard
Storyboards are graphic organizers that are often times a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic o...
Storyboards are graphic organizers that are often times a series of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic o...
Supermarket
A supermarket, a form of grocery store, is a self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments.
A supermarket, a form of grocery store, is a self-service store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments.
Susceptor
A susceptor is a material used for its ability to absorb electromagnetic energy and convert it to heat.
A susceptor is a material used for its ability to absorb electromagnetic energy and convert it to heat.
Tabulating machine
The tabulating machine was an electrical device designed to assist in summarizing information and, later, accounting.
The tabulating machine was an electrical device designed to assist in summarizing information and, later, accounting.
Taser
A Taser is an electroshock weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.
A Taser is an electroshock weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.
Tea bag
Teabags were founded by Dylan O Brien, A tea bag is a small, porous sealed bag containing tea leaves and used for brewing tea.
Teabags were founded by Dylan O Brien, A tea bag is a small, porous sealed bag containing tea leaves and used for brewing tea.
Teleidoscope
A teleidoscope is a kind of kaleidoscope, with a lens and an open view, so it can be used to form kaleidoscopic patterns from objects outside the instrument, rather than from items installed as ...
A teleidoscope is a kind of kaleidoscope, with a lens and an open view, so it can be used to form kaleidoscopic patterns from objects outside the instrument, rather than from items installed as ...
Telephone
The telephone (from the τῆλε, tēle, "far" and φωνή, phōnē, "voice"), colloquially referred to as a phone, is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sounds, usually...
The telephone (from the τῆλε, tēle, "far" and φωνή, phōnē, "voice"), colloquially referred to as a phone, is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sounds, usually...
Television
Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochromatic (shades of grey) or multicolored.
Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochromatic (shades of grey) or multicolored.
Ticker tape
Ticker tape was the earliest digital electronic communications medium, transmitting stock price information over telegraph lines, in use between around 1870 through 1970.
Ticker tape was the earliest digital electronic communications medium, transmitting stock price information over telegraph lines, in use between around 1870 through 1970.
Timeline of United States inventions (1890-1945)
A timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Progressive Era to the ...
A timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Progressive Era to the ...
Timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945)
A timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Progressive Era to the ...
A timeline of United States inventions (1890–1945) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Progressive Era to the ...
Timeline of United States inventions (1946-1991)
A timeline of United States inventions (1946–1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the era of the Cold War, wh...
A timeline of United States inventions (1946–1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the era of the Cold War, wh...
Timeline of United States inventions (1946–1991)
A timeline of United States inventions (1946–1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the era of the Cold War, wh...
A timeline of United States inventions (1946–1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the era of the Cold War, wh...
Timeline of United States inventions (after 1991)
A timeline of United States inventions (after 1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Contemporary era to th...
A timeline of United States inventions (after 1991) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Contemporary era to th...
Timeline of United States inventions (before 1890)
A timeline of United States inventions (before 1890) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Colonial Period to th...
A timeline of United States inventions (before 1890) encompasses the ingenuity and innovative advancements of the United States within a historical context, dating from the Colonial Period to th...
Torpedo (petroleum)
A torpedo is an explosive device used, especially in the early days of the petroleum industry, to fracture the surrounding rock at the bottom of an oil well to stimulate the flow of oil and to r...
A torpedo is an explosive device used, especially in the early days of the petroleum industry, to fracture the surrounding rock at the bottom of an oil well to stimulate the flow of oil and to r...
Traffic cone
Traffic cones, also called traffic pylons, road cones, highway cones, safety cones, construction cones or (colloquially) witches' hats or safety wizards...
Traffic cones, also called traffic pylons, road cones, highway cones, safety cones, construction cones or (colloquially) witches' hats or safety wizards...
Tri-star (wheel arrangement)
The tri-star is a novel wheel design—originally by Robert and John Forsyth, assignors to Lockheed in 1967—in which three wheels are arranged in an upright triangle with two on the ground and one...
The tri-star is a novel wheel design—originally by Robert and John Forsyth, assignors to Lockheed in 1967—in which three wheels are arranged in an upright triangle with two on the ground and one...
Tupperware
Tupperware is the name of a home products line that includes preparation, storage, containment, and serving products for the kitchen and home, which were first introduced to the public in 1946.
Tupperware is the name of a home products line that includes preparation, storage, containment, and serving products for the kitchen and home, which were first introduced to the public in 1946.
Twist tie
A twist tie is a metal wire that is encased in a thin strip of paper or plastic and is used to tie the openings of bags, such as garbage bags or bread bags.
A twist tie is a metal wire that is encased in a thin strip of paper or plastic and is used to tie the openings of bags, such as garbage bags or bread bags.
Typographer (typewriter)
The typographer, American's first typewriter, was first invented and made by William Austin Burt.
The typographer, American's first typewriter, was first invented and made by William Austin Burt.
UBV photometric system
UBV photometric system, also called the Johnson system (or Johnson-Morgan system), is a wide band photometric system for classifying stars according to their colors.
UBV photometric system, also called the Johnson system (or Johnson-Morgan system), is a wide band photometric system for classifying stars according to their colors.
Universal Product Code
The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a barcode symbology (i.e., a specific type of barcode), that is widely used in North America, and in countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zeal...
The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a barcode symbology (i.e., a specific type of barcode), that is widely used in North America, and in countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zeal...
Universal Serial Bus
Universal Serial Bus is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication and power sup...
Universal Serial Bus is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection, communication and power sup...
Uno (card game)
Uno (; from Italian and Spanish for 'one') is a card game played with a specially printed deck (see Mau Mau for an almost identical game played with normal playing cards).
Uno (; from Italian and Spanish for 'one') is a card game played with a specially printed deck (see Mau Mau for an almost identical game played with normal playing cards).
Urinary catheterization
In urinary catheterization ("cathing" for short), a latex, polyurethane or silicone tube known as a urinary catheter is inserted into a patient's bladder via his or her urethra.
In urinary catheterization ("cathing" for short), a latex, polyurethane or silicone tube known as a urinary catheter is inserted into a patient's bladder via his or her urethra.
Vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner, commonly referred to as a "hoover," is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt, usually from floors, and optionally from other ...
A vacuum cleaner, commonly referred to as a "hoover," is a device that uses an air pump to create a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt, usually from floors, and optionally from other ...
Vehicle audio
Car audio/video or Vehicle audio for non-car vehicles, auto radio, mobile audio, 12-volt and other terms are used to describe the sound or video system fitted in an automobile.
Car audio/video or Vehicle audio for non-car vehicles, auto radio, mobile audio, 12-volt and other terms are used to describe the sound or video system fitted in an automobile.
Venus 2000
Venus 2000 (formerly known as Venus II) is a sexual stimulation tool for men.
Venus 2000 (formerly known as Venus II) is a sexual stimulation tool for men.
Video game console
A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device (a television, monitor, e...
A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device (a television, monitor, e...
Videotape
A videotape is a recording of images and sounds on to magnetic tape as opposed to film stock or random access digital media.
A videotape is a recording of images and sounds on to magnetic tape as opposed to film stock or random access digital media.
Virtual reality
Virtual reality, also known as virtuality, is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginar...
Virtual reality, also known as virtuality, is a term that applies to computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginar...
Vitascope
Vitascope is an early film projector first demonstrated in 1895 by Charles Francis Jenkins and Thomas Armat.
Vitascope is an early film projector first demonstrated in 1895 by Charles Francis Jenkins and Thomas Armat.
Walker Linerlock
The Walker Linerlock is a locking system developed by custom knifemaker Michael Walker in 1980 for use on folding knives.
The Walker Linerlock is a locking system developed by custom knifemaker Michael Walker in 1980 for use on folding knives.
Walkin' Wheels
Walkin' Wheels is an American brand of dog wheelchairs or carts developed by Mark C. Robinson from HandicappedPets.com based in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Walkin' Wheels is an American brand of dog wheelchairs or carts developed by Mark C. Robinson from HandicappedPets.com based in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Walkin` Wheels
Walkin` Wheels is an American brand of dog wheelchairs or carts developed by Mark C. Robinson from HandicappedPets.com based in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Walkin` Wheels is an American brand of dog wheelchairs or carts developed by Mark C. Robinson from HandicappedPets.com based in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Washing machine
A washing machine is a machine designed to wash laundry, such as clothing, towels and sheets.
A washing machine is a machine designed to wash laundry, such as clothing, towels and sheets.
Water Talkies
Invented by Rich Stachowski, Jr. in 1995 (at age 10), Water Talkies are a device which makes talking underwater possible.
Invented by Rich Stachowski, Jr. in 1995 (at age 10), Water Talkies are a device which makes talking underwater possible.
Waterphone
A waterphone is a unique type of atonal acoustic musical instrument constructed largely of a stainless steel resonator "bowl" with a cylindrical "neck", which may or may not contain a small amou...
A waterphone is a unique type of atonal acoustic musical instrument constructed largely of a stainless steel resonator "bowl" with a cylindrical "neck", which may or may not contain a small amou...
WD-40
WD-40 is the trademark name of a water-displacing spray, widely-available in the USA and Argentina.
WD-40 is the trademark name of a water-displacing spray, widely-available in the USA and Argentina.
Wearable computer
Wearable computers are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing.
Wearable computers are miniature electronic devices that are worn by the bearer under, with or on top of clothing.
Weather satellite
The weather satellite is a type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth.
The weather satellite is a type of satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth.
Wheel clamp
A wheel clamp, also known as wheel boot or Denver boot, is a device that is designed to prevent vehicles from being moved.
A wheel clamp, also known as wheel boot or Denver boot, is a device that is designed to prevent vehicles from being moved.
Windscreen wiper
A windscreen wiper or windshield wiper is a device used to remove rain and debris from a windscreen or windshield.
A windscreen wiper or windshield wiper is a device used to remove rain and debris from a windscreen or windshield.
Wireless LAN
A wireless local area network links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method, and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider internet.
A wireless local area network links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method, and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider internet.
Wood's glass
Wood's glass is an optical filter glass invented by American physicist Robert Williams Wood (1868–1955) which allows ultraviolet and infrared light to pass through while blocking most vis...
Wood's glass is an optical filter glass invented by American physicist Robert Williams Wood (1868–1955) which allows ultraviolet and infrared light to pass through while blocking most vis...
Xerography
Xerography (or electrophotography) is a dry photocopying technique invented by Chester Carlson in 1938, for which he was awarded on October 6, 1942.
Xerography (or electrophotography) is a dry photocopying technique invented by Chester Carlson in 1938, for which he was awarded on October 6, 1942.
ZIP (file format)
ZIP is a file format used for data compression and archiving.
ZIP is a file format used for data compression and archiving.
Zipper
A zipper, zip, or (uncommonly) zip fastener, is a commonly used device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric.
A zipper, zip, or (uncommonly) zip fastener, is a commonly used device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric.