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Apatite

A hexagonal or monoclinic pseudohexagonal mineral with the general formula A5(XO4)3(F,Cl,OH) , where A = (Ba,Ca,Ce,K,Na,Pb,Sr,Y) and X = (As,C,P,Si,V). Calcium Phosphate

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Anvil

A fixed iron block used as a base for hammer forging steel

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Antimony

An extremely brittle metal with a crystalline, flaky texture. Symbol, Sb

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Anthracite

Coal containing a low percentage of volatile matter and having a high percentage of fixed carbon

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Anomaly

A variation from what is expected or normal, occurring outside of any pattern or prediction

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Anode

Metal cast in a shape suitable for refining by electrolytic process

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Annual report

Annual financial statements issued by a corporation to its shareholders pertaining to the activity of the company for that year

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Annealing

Using determined heating and cooling points and times on a substance, material or alloy to achieve a desired increase in hardness or malleability