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in a rock, the material which was deposited between the constituent grains. Not to be confused with cement, which is precipitated between grains after deposition. Matrix is particulate matter, of the same age as the larger particles embedded within it.
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in a fiber reinforced composite, the matrix is the material in which the fiber is embedded, the material that the fiber reinforces. It comes from a Latin word which means "mother", interestingly enough.
Ãâó: www.pslc.ws/macrog/kidsmac/glossary.htm
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A rectangular array of numbers.
Ãâó: www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/math/1996/gloss.html
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Usually 'The Matrix.' Rarely used owing to its pretentious tone. In general terms the Internet, using terminology drawn from William Gibson's speculative fiction novels. See also The Net.
Ãâó: teladesign.com/ma-thesis/glossary.html
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The material that archaeological artifacts are surrounded by before being excavated.
Ãâó: www.cr.nps.gov/seac/terms.htm
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