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Gardens Without Soil
In the original water culture method, introduced on a practical scale by Dr Gerickc, a wire frame was placed over shallow tanks full of liquid nutrients, the roots of the plants
descending through the mesh to feed on the solution below.
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Four - Stroke Engine
As soon as it commences its downward movement, and the intake valve starts to open, a stream of gasoline-air vapor is drawn from the carburetor, through the intake port, and into the cylinder by virtue of the suction created by the
descending piston, the exhaust valve remaining closed.
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Two - Stroke Engine
As the skirt of the piston passes over the opening to the carburetor and thus seals it off, the pressure of the
descending piston acts on the explosive mixture which has been drawn into the crankcase, partially compressing it, and then forcing it up the intake pipe and into the cylinder as the piston head passes the inlet port and thus uncovers it.
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