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| Ferrous sulfate
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Also referred to as copperas, this green, crystalline compound of iron and sulfur is used in dyeing, the making of ink, or as paint pigment. |
| Ferrule
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(1) Reinforcing metal sleeve fitted over the end of tubing as part of a connector. (2) Short metal sleeve, which adds structural support, when secured around the spike used to fasten pieces of the gutter to a building by bracing the outer edge of the gutter a certain distance from the inner gutter wall. (3) A short tube or brushing for tightening a joint. (4) Strengthening band, of metal, which is attached at the juncture of the tool head and handle. When the tool is used, the band provides reinforcement through the stress concentrated at the juncture. |
| Fertilize
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The act of or the actual substance added to soil to provide additional nutrients for plants. May also be used to describe the pollination process flowers undergo with the help of bees and other insects. |
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| Festoon
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A carved or painted ornament in the form of a garland of fruit and flowers tied with ribbons and suspended at both ends in a loop; also called a swag. |
| Fettle
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(1) To line or cover the hearth of a furnace with a loose, ground stone-like material. (2) Removal of sand from a sand casting. (3) Removal of the marks of a casting mold from a casting. |
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High heat-resistant materials, which are used to fettle (to line or cover) certain types of refining furnaces. |
| Fha loans
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Mortgage loans, which are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The FHA operates loan plans for purchasers of rural property as well as providing low-rate mortgages to buyers who make down payments as low as 3 per cent. |
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A loan with certain restrictions that is guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). |
| Fiber
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A slender, threadlike fiber of material. |
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