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1. An area within the maximum range of a weapon, radar, or observer, which cannot be covered by fire or observation from a particular position because of intervening obstacles, the nature of the ground, or the characteristics of the trajectory, or the limitations of the pointing capabilities of the weapon. 2. An area or zone which is within range of a radio transmitter, but in which a signal is not received. 3. The volume of space above and around a gun or guided missile system into which it cannot fire because of mechanical or electronic limitations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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About 1000 psi of backpressure (plastic pressure, not hydraulic pressure) is critical to completely fill the screw channel and minimize the chance of material being left behind in a dead space on the screw. Look at how much dead space you have in your warehouse. Almost all blobs create a zone of dead space round them. |
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