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  • 11Manifold — For other uses, see Manifold (disambiguation). The sphere (surface of a ball) is a two dimensional manifold since it can be represented by a collection of two dimensional maps. In mathematics (specifically in differential geometry and topology),… …

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  • 12manifold — [1] A pipe or number of pipes connecting a series of holes or outlets to a common opening. [2] A device which controls refrigerant flow for system test purposes by means of hand valves which can open or close various passageways connected… …

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  • 13manifold — {{11}}manifold (adj.) O.E. monigfald (Anglian), manigfeald (W.Saxon), various, varied in appearance, complicated; numerous, abundant, from manig (see MANY (Cf. many)) + feald (see FOLD (Cf. fold)). A common Germanic compound (Cf. O.Fris.… …

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  • 14manifold — A chamber having a number of outlets for distributing fluids or gases. Examples: fuel manifold, exhaust manifold, hydraulic manifold, inlet manifold, engine manifold, etc. See exhaust manifold and oxygen manifold …

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  • 15manifold — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English manigfeald, from manig many + feald fold Date: before 12th century 1. a. marked by diversity or variety b. many 2. comprehending or uniting various features ; multifarious 3 …

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  • 16Manifold — Das Wort Manifold bezeichnet im Englischen den mathematischen Begriff Mannigfaltigkeit einen Fluss in England, siehe River Manifold einen australischen Dichter, siehe John Manifold ein Geoinformationssystem, siehe Manifold System Manifold… …

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  • 17manifold — manifoldly, adv. manifoldness, n. /man euh fohld /, adj. 1. of many kinds; numerous and varied: manifold duties. 2. having numerous different parts, elements, features, forms, etc.: a manifold program for social reform. 3. using, functioning with …

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  • 18manifold — 1. noun /ˈmænɪˌfold,ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ a) A copy made by the manifold writing process. My conjecture being right he will find the third stomach, or manifolds, the seat of difficulty. b) A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs or… …

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  • 19manifold — man•i•fold [[t]ˈmæn əˌfoʊld[/t]] adj. 1) of many kinds; numerous and varied: manifold duties[/ex] 2) having numerous different parts, features, or forms: a manifold social program[/ex] 3) using or operating similar or identical devices at the… …

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  • 20Manifold — El término Manifold puede referir a: Manifold (software), un paquete de software para Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Manifold (matemática), en español Variedad, un espacio matemático abstracto que se parece a los espacios descritos por la… …

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