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torch

A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame. They light the nuptial torch. (milton) Torch thistle.

(Science: botany) See thistle.

Origin: OE. Torche, F. Torche a torch, rag, wisp, pad; probably from a derivative of L. Torquere, tortum, to twist, because twisted like a rope; cf. F. Torcher to rub, wipe, It. Topcia a torch, torciare to wrap, twist, OF. Torse a torse. Cf. Torture.


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Re: Biology Hangman Game

... quite fascinating. It may be intersting to note that the root Thaum is greek meaning miracle. http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=260 I pass the torch to you sir.

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by MichaelXY
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The Fiber Disease

Idea here...... If this is about War/ Defense Tactics/ Offense tactics......... Why didn't we just use a blow torch and shoot some fibres into Osama Bin and put a GPS tracker on his arse. simplicity is the essesnce of beauty........ Hell, it would have saved us some money, yeah ...

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by London
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The Fiber Disease

ooooppppps' http://research.wustl.edu/Export/Summary%20List%20Revised.htm Untitled Document http://www.moleculartorch.com/ Molecular Torch

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by Nadas Moksha
Sat Oct 28, 2006 3:30 am
 
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The Fiber Disease

... the price ..... . . . . DAMN IT !!!! i my have only accelerated a few phasess of of non optical migratory micro phase to macro phage .. took a torch to the first reanimated phages and began to notice symmetry upon the surface from the oxidative stress....that pattern moves!!. from temporal ...

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by Nadas Moksha
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Conservatory

If you torch the local botanical garden i wouldn't put that on the rezume :wink:

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by MrMistery
Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:55 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Conservatory
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