Términos

Negativo que se obtiene mediante un dibujo hecho sobre una base preparada que recubre una placa de vidrio (un proceso sustractivo) o pintando directamente sobre esta (un proceso aditivo).

Devices used to cut patterns into leather or other materials, originally parts for the uppers of boots and shoes, but now typically for any material intended for garments. These now are in the form of hand or hydraulic presses fixed with dies.

Countries that are economically, politically, or militarily dependent on a more powerful country or empire. The term is one of several terms with overlapping meanings used to describe the subordination of one state to a more powerful state in international affairs. Examples of client states are Cappadocia as affiliated with the Roman Republic and Poland as affiliated with the Soviet Union.

Personas que comprometen el consejo profesional o servicios a otros.

El total de variaciones atmosféricas a largo plazo en una ubicación geográfica específica. Relativo a las condiciones atmosféricas a corto plazo, use "tiempo".

Clima caracterizado por poca precipitación y temperaturas extremas calientes y frías, con grandes cambios en la temperatura diaria excepto en áreas costeras.

Clima caracterizado por poca precipitación en todas las estaciones y temperaturas regularmente frías, con veranos fríos y breves.

Clima caracterizado por temperaturas variables y moderadas, intermedio entre los tipos polares y tropicales.

Clima caracterizado por altas temperaturas y alta precipitación, a lo largo del año o alternándose con estaciones secas.

The branch of science that studies climates and their phenomena.

Nails made of relatively soft metal or so cut that the pointed end may be bent over easily for clinching.

The process of securing a nail, bolt, or other rod-like piece that has been driven through a substance by beating back the point or end of the nail or bolt with a hammer or other tool so that the end is turned over and driven back into the substance through which it has passed. Also, the process in which the end of a bolt is beaten down and flattened upon a metal ring or washer put around it for the purpose.

Buildings that house healthcare facilities for outpatient care, often where patients receive treatment at reduced fees. The term also refers to facilities or hospital departments devoted to a particular group of diseases, such as a psychiatric clinic, neurology clinic, or surgery clinic, whether or not fees are reduced.

Facilities offering both women and men information about methods for avoiding pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, tests for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and often dispensing birth control devices, such as condoms and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Abortion services are sometimes provided. Some family planning centers also offer pregnancy care. Services are typically free or low cost, focusing on teens and low-income patients.

Buildings that house clinics specializing in the examination and treatment of issues having to do with teeth and gums.

Hospitals specializing in the treatment of the eye and the structures around the eye.

Hospitals specializing in treatment of hearing problems and deafness.

Buildings that house clinics specializing in outpatient treatment, including counseling and the dispensing of medication, for relatively mild or controllable mental illness that does not require overnight admittance.