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Recent Examples of corrugation
The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.
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Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.
—Chun-Yung Sung, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2012
In ammonoids a more complex septum might improve the animal’s survival odds by strengthening the shell (just as corrugations strengthen cardboard).
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps.
—Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
Many are made not with potter’s wheels but a more ancient technique: coiling ropes of clay into a circle, laying one coil on top of another, then using handheld tools to smooth out the corrugations.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
By alternating the cardboard's corrugation, Gehry was able to create stacks of it strong enough to support a human.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2023
But if the order originates with a poultry producer, the boxes are going to be larger, significantly stronger in composition and corrugation and lined with a coating to prevent leakage.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
The multiton rolls landed on the floor, where they were moved to be cut to size and sent to the loading area to be ferried to separate facilities for corrugation — the folding-and-layering action that makes cardboard cardboard.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
Cmg Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.
—Chun-Yung Sung, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2012
In ammonoids a more complex septum might improve the animal’s survival odds by strengthening the shell (just as corrugations strengthen cardboard).
—Lori Oliwenstein, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
And—as expected—the solid rear axle does its usual dance on corrugations as well as its obligatory wag on big one-wheel bumps.
—Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
Many are made not with potter’s wheels but a more ancient technique: coiling ropes of clay into a circle, laying one coil on top of another, then using handheld tools to smooth out the corrugations.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
By alternating the cardboard's corrugation, Gehry was able to create stacks of it strong enough to support a human.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2023
But if the order originates with a poultry producer, the boxes are going to be larger, significantly stronger in composition and corrugation and lined with a coating to prevent leakage.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
The multiton rolls landed on the floor, where they were moved to be cut to size and sent to the loading area to be ferried to separate facilities for corrugation — the folding-and-layering action that makes cardboard cardboard.
—Matthew Shaer, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrugation
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If that's not enough to meet your hauling needs, a configurable mid-partition can extend its capabilities to accommodate 8x4 ply sheets or full-size surfboards.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
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The interior is finished in timber and ply, and looks attractive and light-filled.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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For the most part, the primary loop is to find enemy officials, dodge or parry their attacks, and slowly chip away at their stance meter (essentially a gauge of their defensive stamina) to leave them vulnerable to a strong attack.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Expect comforting dishes like large pasta loops with heritage pork shoulder ragu and wines ranging from acidic Etna Bianco to complex Nebbiolo.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
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The gold satin gives it a classy appearance that’s still nice without being as loud as sequins or pleats.Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dresses with high necklines, full skirts, fluid pleats, and satin fabrics are bringing a ladylike elegance that’s anything but stuffy.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 28 Aug. 2024
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The discovery of these layers of deep time reinforced racial hierarchies in the United States.Caroline Winterer / Made by History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some settlement appears to have started right around the time when the construction of new buildings nearby began, and when vibration might have caused layers of sand to compress further – just like shaking ground coffee in a tin will make room for more.Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hang it out there and the wicket will come must be the battle cry for all seam attacks now against the great man.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Place the fig in a blanket, seam side down, on a prepared baking sheet.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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These compounds, which look like rings at the molecular level, interact with proteins in your saliva to produce a dry, astringent sensation that makes your mouth pucker.Rosemary Trout, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Oodles of butter and lemon give the dressing a just-off-the-dock freshness and pucker.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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But as a teenager, Richard’s brow is creased into a deep furrow.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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The 27-year-old has ploughed a long furrow in the lower leagues, dropping down a division to join third tier Ipswich Town in 2021.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Image For Wynne, the buttons are not only entirely superfluous to the communication humans and dogs already have but also potentially a distraction from their natural barks and howls, their tail wags and tucks.Camille Bromley Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nice finished band in front, excellent for a dress top with a French tuck if needed.Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Corrugation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrugation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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