Oct 29, 2005 03:07
18 yrs ago
English term

ABS

English Tech/Engineering Transport / Transportation / Shipping
What is ABS in this context?

"The accessories for this aerial delivery system are supplied in an ABS waterproof case for transport and storage."

Thank you.

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"Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene"

"Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene"

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Note added at 6 mins (2005-10-29 03:13:35 GMT)
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http://www.export911.com/ref/plasAbbr.htm
Peer comment(s):

agree Refugio
2 mins
thank you
agree Nick Lingris : You're absolutely right and my Encarta is wrong! (Well, at least it's got butadiene right in its proper entry).
5 mins
yes you need a new edition :)
agree Alfa Trans (X)
10 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you auspicee and Ruth!"
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7 mins

Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Medium Impact
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Medium Impact. ... Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - ABS Medium Impact Better tensile strength and creep resistance than ...
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - ABS Plating
Can be electroplated to give parts with a decorative finish of metal such as Chrome Gold, Silver and Brass. The temperature profile and mould surface ...
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plastics materials Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the Trade Association for the UK Plastics Industry. BPFÕs business units and committees are composed of plastics ...
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Resin System Description for (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) RTP ...
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). Advantages. Dimensional stability; Toughness -- even at low temperatures; Chemical resistance ...
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Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
The authors summarize the-state-of-the-art in ABS polymers with major sections on synthesis, characterization, mechanical properties, and stabilization.
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Note added at 9 mins (2005-10-29 03:17:02 GMT)
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MSN Encarta - Dictionary - ABS (1)
Full form acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene. Encarta® World English Dictionary [North
American Edition] © & (P)2005 Microsoft Corporation. ...
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Peer comment(s):

agree Nick Lingris : I've got to get the new edition of the Encarta!!!
4 mins
Thanks, Nick
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