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| EARTHENWARE |  | The oldest form of dinnerware. Contains a number of impurities, making it fragile and absorbent. |
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| EGYPTIAN COTTON | | The world's finest cotton, it has the longest, strongest staple, resulting in the softest, most luxurious fabric and feel. |
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| EMBELLISHED TOWEL | | Usually a terry towel with embroidery or lace; used mainly as decoration. |
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| EPILATION | | Considered a hair removal system, as opposed to a shaving system. Removes hair at the root, reducing the need for frequent hair removal or shaving. |
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| FILL POWER | | The measurement of the quality of down. The higher the fill power, the greater the loft and fluff of the down comforter, resulting in light-weight, year-round warmth. |
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| FINE CHINA | | Another name for Porcelain. |
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| FINGERTIP TOWEL | | Used in smaller or guest bathrooms. Usually trimmed with fringe and/or embellished. |
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| FINIALS | | Finials are decorative pieces that are attached to the ends of curtain rods, creating a finished look to the rod. Available in a wide variety of materials. |
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| FITTED MATTRESS PAD | | A mattress pad that covers the top and sides of the mattress, but resembles a fitted sheet with elastic on each of the corners. It will be quilted only on the top of the pad and will provide a good fit. |
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| FLAT BEATER | | A stand mixer attachment used predominately for mixing batters. |
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| FLOATING HEADS | | Shavers equipped with floating heads adjust to follow the contours of the face. Each floating head acts independently, resulting in a smooth, close shave. |
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| FLUORESCENT ILLUMINATION | | In lighted mirrors, fluorescent illumination provides cool, "outdoor" color, and emits less heat than incandescent illumination. |
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| FOIL CUTTING SYSTEM | | In shavers, a system in which hairs are trapped in small holes, and then cut by blades underneath. Gives a less close shave when hairs are too short. |
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| GUARANTEED TO FIT MATTRESS PAD | | A mattress pad that will fit securely over the deepest mattress and stay secure. They are designed with expandable sidewalls, often called "expand-a-grip", and are available in both wrap and fitted styles. |
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| HAND FORGED | | The finest quality construction in cutlery. Forging is one of the oldest methods of construction, using hand craftsmanship, producing the strongest and sharpest blade. |
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| HAND VAC | | A portable, cordless, hand-held vacuum cleaner for small jobs. Great for quick vacuuming of the car. |
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| HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) | | The most efficient type of air-purifying filter. "True HEPA" filters will remove the smallest particles at the greatest efficiency. |
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| HOLDBACKS | | Used to "hold back" drapery panels to the sides of the window and may also be used as scarf holders at the top of the frame. |
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| HUMIDISTAT | | Controls the level of humidity put out by a humidifier. Not always necessary on a "cool mist" humidifier; essential on a "warm mist" humidifier to prevent over-moisturizing a room. |
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| HYBRID | | In air purifiers, more than one air filter working together in a unit to capture different sized particles from the air. |
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| INCANDESCENT ILLUMINATION | | In lighted mirrors, incandescent illumination provides warm, "indoor" color and emits some heat when in use. |
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| INTEGRATED GRINDER | | In coffee makers, a combination grinder and brewer function. This feature will automatically grind fresh whole beans and brew grounds to perfection for the ultimate in taste and convenience. |
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| ION GENERATOR or IONIZER | | An air-purifying filter that generates negatively charged ions, which act as magnets for dust and dirt. The particles are removed from the air, adhering to the filter or to walls or objects in the room. |
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| IONIC TECHNOLOGY | | In hair dryers, negative ions reduce the size of water droplets on your hair, allowing more water to be absorbed and your hair to dry quicker. Also neutralizes positive charges to reduce "frizzies" caused by static electricity. Leaves hair shinier and softer. |
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| JACQUARD | | In fabrics, jacquard is a design created by weaving differently colored threads together. |
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| KILN TEMPERATURE | | Kiln temperature is the temperature at which clay is fired, which helps to define the quality and durability of dinnerware. The higher the temperature, the more durable the end product. Fine China is fired at the highest of kiln temperatures. |
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| LASER CONSTRUCTION | | In cutlery, these are computer designed and shaped knives with a serrated edge. They are most commonly known as "never needs sharpening" knives. |
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| LEAD CONTENT | | In crystal stemware, it is the amount of lead oxide added to the glass content, resulting in unique translucency, clarity, a fine edge and color. The addition of lead also makes the glass easier to cut in the manufacturing process. |
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| LIFT AND CUT SYSTEM | | In Norelco shavers, a two part system in which the first blade lifts and holds the hair, while the second blade cuts it, resulting in a close shave. |
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| MAGNETIC CURTAIN RODS | | A great solution for hanging curtains on steel doors. Powerful magnets are able to hold the weight of most curtains. Best of all there are no screws, no adhesives, and they attach in seconds. |
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| MECHANICAL ANALOG SCALE | | The most basic type. Uses a spring mechanism to measure weight and a rotating dial display. |
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| MECHANICAL DIGITAL SCALE | | Uses a spring mechanism to measure weight; shows the weight on a digital display. Also known as "digital strain gauge scale". |
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| MULTI LOAD CELL | | Found in a mechanical digital scale, it is the most accurate and repeatable over time. The reading is taken from the four corners of the scale for the most accuracy. The LCD display has a longer battery life. |
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| NON-STICK SURFACE | | Non-stick cooking surfaces make for easy clean up and allow for lighter, healthier cooking, as less fats and oils are needed. |
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| OLEFIN | | A man-made fiber characterized by its light weight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Used in products such as furniture covers and draperies. |
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| OSCILLATION | | The rate at which an electric toothbrush head moves back and forth or spins. The higher the speed the more advanced the cleaning capability and stain removal. |
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| PAUSE AND SERVE | | This function allows coffee to be served during the brewing process. You can remove the pot and pour the coffee, and the flow will resume when replaced. Also known as "Stop and Serve" and "Auto Drip Stop". |
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| PILL | | Over time, the surface of a cotton-blend fabric with a lower thread count can develop these tiny, frayed balls of fabric. |
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| PINPOINT WEAVE | | Woven with two stitches over, one stitch under. Softer than a standard weave, because more threads are on the surface of the sheet. It is more durable than a regular weave, but not as soft as sateen. |
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| PIVOTING HEAD | | In shavers, a single head that pivots from side to side, conforming to the contours of the face, resulting in a close shave. |
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| PLANETARY MIXING ACTION | | A feature in stand mixers in which the bowl remains stationary while the attachment rotates completely and thoroughly around the edges of the bowl, eliminating the need for a spatula during mixing. |
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| POLY-CLUSTER | | A synthetic pillow, filled with polyester clusters which are coated with silicone. The most supportive and conforming synthetic pillow, which simulates down. |
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| POP-UP TRIMMER | | On some shavers, a small trimmer attached to the side of the unit, and can pop up for easy use. |
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| PORCELAIN | | A durable, non-absorbent ceramic that is fired at the highest kiln temperatures. |
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| POURING SHIELD | | A stand mixer accessory that prevents batter from splattering when poured. |
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| PRINT TOWEL | | A design is printed directly onto the surface of the towel. |
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| PROJECTION | | Projection refers to the amount of space between the window treatment and the wall or window. |
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| PULP EJECTOR | | A type of juice extractor. Separates pulp and juice via a spinning basket. Juice is extracted from the machine and pulp is ejected into a separate container. |
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| PUMP DRIVEN | | The best quality espresso machines will be pump driven. Water is heated to the right temperature, then forced through the grinds, using an internal pump. Pump driven machines produce a "crema", resulting in a higher quality, better tasting cup of espresso. |
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