Slick stuff. (Letters).The article on waterproof coats was interesting ("Waterproof Coats: Materials repel water with simplicity, style," SN: 3/1/03, p. 132), but the process used by the Turkish scientists This is a list of notable Turkish scientists.
Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. be considered before a new industrial process is created? KENNETH CROOK, SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , CALIF. I believe this same phenomenon occurs on the leaves of the common perennial lady's mantle lady's mantle, n Latin names: Alchemilla mollis, Alchemilla vulgaris; parts used: flowers, roots, leaves; uses: topically controls bleeding, astringent, menstrual cramps, symptoms of menopause, diarrhea; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, (Alchemilla mollis Alchemilla mollis, n See lady's mantle. ), to a very pleasing visual effect. NANCY P. DURR, COLD SPRING, N.Y. I have a question regarding the properties of this superhydrophobic film. Could it be applied to aircraft wings and other surfaces to prevent icing? MICHAEL KULHANEK, WASHINGTON, D.C. According to the researchers, superhydrophobic coatings could potentially prevent icing on aircraft wings. However, the coatings would need improvement before they could be used for this purpose.--J. GORMAN |
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