Look up: black-band

1. black band
   the range of variation of commutating field strength, over which the commutation is practically sparkless for a specified range of loads with a fixed brush setting
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2. Black Band
   (landsknechts) The `Black Band` was a formation of 16th century mercenaries, largely pikemen, probably serving as Landsknechts. They fought in the French army for ten years, seeing service in several notable engagements, including the Battle of Marignano and the Battle of Pavia. Origin : Some...
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3. Black Dyke Band
   The `Black Dyke Band`, formerly the `Black Dyke Mills Band`, is one of the oldest and best-known brass bands in the world. The band has won many prizes and competitions over the years. In 2009, the band won the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain for a record 22nd time. History: It wa...
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4. Blackband
   Black'band` noun (Min.) An earthy carbonate of iron containing considerable carbonaceous matter; -- valuable as an iron ore.
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5. blackband
   <chemical> An earthy carbonate of iron containing considerable carbonaceous matter; valuable as an iron ore. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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6. Blackband
   • (n.) An earthy carbonate of iron containing considerable carbonaceous matter; -- valuable as an iron ore.
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7. Blackband
   Blackband or black-band is an earthy carbonate of iron containing considerable carbonaceous matter and valuable as an iron ore. Blackband occurs in beds in the coal-measures, and contains 10 or 15 or even 30 per cent of coaly matter. Most of the Scotch iron was obtained from it.
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