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A process in which the surfaces of a coin or a planchet are shined through rubbing or polishing. This term has both a positive and a negative context: In a positive sense, Proof planchets are burnished before they are struck. The procedure was done originally by rubbing wet sand across the surfaces to impart a mirror-like finish. In a negative sense, the surfaces on repaired or altered coins may be burnished by mechanical or chemical methods. ...
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| bursa |
A fluid-filled sac that forms a buffer between bones and tendons or ligaments; it is lined with a membrane that releases fluid and permits muscles, tendons, and bones to slide over each other.
Ãâó: www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/42/15...
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| bur |
A rough or prickly covering surrounding the fruits or spikelets of some genera.
Ãâó: www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/taes/tracy/610/glossB.html
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| burnout |
A term used to describe feeling worn out and unable to carry on with a stressful activity.
Ãâó: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/glosConds.htm
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| bursitis |
This is an inflammation of the bursa, a fibrous liquid filled sac that acts as a shock absorber between soft tissues and bones. It mostly affects the knee, shoulder or elbow and is often due to pressure, friction or injury from incorrect or excessive exercise.
Ãâó: www.bodyandmind.co.za/info_glossary.html
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