18:18 Jan 9, 2013 |
English language (monolingual) [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / pellet | |||||||
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| Selected response from: jccantrell United States Local time: 22:42 | ||||||
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3 +3 | They can be used with no modifications done to the generator |
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4 -1 | Temporary / ad hoc |
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Temporary / ad hoc Explanation: Something to use temporarily spontaneously when needed. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 21 mins (2013-01-09 18:39:03 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Drop in "adjective 3. provided for short-term patronage: a drop-in shelter for the homeless. 4. requiring only insertion to be ready for use: a drop-in film cartridge." http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/drop-in "drop-in (drpn) n. 1. One who casually drops in, as to visit or obtain an appointment. 2. An informal social event. *** adj. Provided for short-term use: a drop-in center for runaways.*** http://www.thefreedictionary.com/drop-in -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 22 mins (2013-01-09 18:40:50 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- This term seems to come from the idea of a "drop in" place/shelter/medical service centre etc, where you can visit (or "drop in") without having made a previous arrangement, and often without being officially registered as a member/patient/user etc. Therefore the idea connotes spontaneity and ad hoc arrangements. |
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They can be used with no modifications done to the generator Explanation: As I understand this term, it is essentially an alternative fuel that does not require changes to the power generation unit that burns the fuel. See the link. Reference: http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/environmentalimpact/a/D... |
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