| bends |
The 'general public' term for what we call DCS. 'The Bends' is actually a mild form of DCS where bubbles form in joints such as elbows, to relive the pain and pressure people tend to continually bend their arms - hence the name ! The Bends'.
Ãâó: members.aol.com/ecwdivers/AtoZ.htm
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| bentonite |
A clay which has great ability to absorb water and which swells accordingly
Ãâó: www.angelfire.com/biz/BuildingPathology/durb.html
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| benign tumor |
A noncancerous growth that does not spread to other parts of the body.
Ãâó: science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/cancer/...
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| benzene |
A clear, colorless liquid with a sweet odor that burns readily. Benzene is obtained from crude petroleum. Small amounts may be found in products such as paints, glues, pesticides, and gasoline.
Ãâó: science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/chemica...
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| bentonite |
A collodial clay (hydrated aluminium silicate that has the property of forming viscous suspensions (gels) with water) that is used as a carrier in pesticide dusts to increase their adhesive properties.
Ãâó: www.pestmanagement.co.uk/lib/glossary/glossary_b.s...
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