Fingerrillen
English translation: (pattern of) lines and grooves//grooves and ridges on the fintertip
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| 12:39 Jun 12, 2009 |
| German to English translations [Non-PRO] Science - Science (general) / Human Body | |||||||
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|  Selected response from: Susanne Schiewe Germany Local time: 11:35 | ||||||
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| 3 +4 | (pattern of) lines and grooves//grooves and ridges on the fintertip |
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| 3 +1 | fingerprint |
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peer agreement (net): +1fingerprint Explanation: I know that the question asks "Why do fingertips have grooves?" is in the discussion entry, but for the translation of Fingerrillen, I would suggest "fingerprints", since grooves on the finger would sound a bit awkward. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 12 mins (2009-06-12 12:51:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Should have been "fingerprints", plural. |
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17 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +4
peer agreement (net): +4(pattern of) lines and grooves//grooves and ridges on the fintertip Explanation: Impressions or reproductions of the distinctive pattern of lines and grooves on the skin of human fingertips. http://www.answers.com/topic/fingerprint This also works for the tiny amounts of sweat left behind in the characteristic pattern of grooves and ridges of fingerprints left on the objects that were touched,” explains David A. Russell. http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/life_sciences... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 19 Min. (2009-06-12 12:59:01 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- typo: fingertip |
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