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The apex of the flower stalk, from which the organs of the flower grow, or into which they are inserted. See Illust. of Flower, and Ovary.
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The dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common support to a head of flowers.
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A special branch which bears the fructification in many cryptogamous plants.
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The part of a plant stem containing germinal buds
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A device that provides plug in access to electrical power.
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electrical plug (just one); most wall installs have two receptacles
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an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
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Outlet that supplies power for plug-in electrical items
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A vessel including fasteners or closures or the layer of packaging that comes into direct contact with the dangerous goods
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a special form through connector which mates a connector to a transmitter or receiver device
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Usually the fixed or stationary half of a two-piece multiple contact connector. Also the connector half usually mounted on a panel and containing socket contacts.
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The receptacle is a device to which the stud is locked to hold the panel closed.
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