Glossary A
Adhesive in relation to a stamp affixed to envelopes by means of gum on the reverse.However, some stamps are printed directly onto postcards, envelopes or wrappers.
Adapter revolves around many forms, but essentially it is a device that connects to or installs on your computer, adding a specific capability or feature. The most common example is a circuit board, such as a graphics card or a NIC, that installs into a PCI or another kind of expansion slot on a desktop computer's motherboard; it's also known as an expansion board.
AC means alternatiing current A short name for the standard 230 V 50 Hz (In US120-volt, 60-Hz cycle) household electricity.
Deutsch: Abalone / Español: Abulón / Português: Abalone / Français: Abalone / Italiano: Abalone /
Abalone is a mollusk that is a popular ingredient in Chinese dishes, particularly in Cantonese cooking. Abalone is a member of the genus Haliotis, which means sea ear, referring to the flat shell. It is available fresh, dried, or canned. In dried form it must be soaked for several days before using.