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Deutsch: Pennsylvania / Español: Pensilvania / Português: Pensilvânia / Français: Pennsylvanie / Italiano: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania in the industrial and industry context refers to its significant role and historical contribution to the industrial development of the United States. Pennsylvania has been a key player in several major industries, including steel, coal, and manufacturing, due to its rich natural resources and strategic location. The state's industrial heritage is marked by its pivotal role in the American Industrial Revolution, where it became a major center for coal mining, steel production, and railroads. Cities like Pittsburgh and Bethlehem became synonymous with steel production, while Scranton and other areas were known for coal mining.

Popular culture refers to literature, broadcasting, music, dance, theater, sports, and other cultural aspects of social life distinguished by their broad-based presence and popularity across ethnic, social, and regional groups.

Deutsch: Pole / Español: Polaco / Português: Polonês / Français: Polonais / Italiano: Polacco /

Pole refers to fishing method used worldwide to capture surface-swimming tuna such as yellowfin and skipjack.

Phototherapy is being used to treat neonatal or newborn jaundice. This therapy delivers therapeutic light to the baby through a lightweight blanket. A mat within the blanket delivers high-intensity light to lower the infant's bilirubin level.

Deutsch: Durchstoßtaste / Español: Botón de perforación / Português: Botão de perfuração / Français: Bouton de perçage / Italiano: Pulsante di perforazione /

Pierce button, also called a button or die button, is described as a small cylindrical die steel with an opening larger than the punch point size, generally by a percentage of the thickness of the material being pierced.

Deutsch: Privatunternehmen / Español: Transportista privado / Português: Transportador privado / Français: Transporteur privé / Italiano: Vettore privato /

A carrier that provides transportation service to the firm that owns or leases the vehicles and does not charge a fee. Private motor carriers may haul at a fee for wholly owned subsidiaries.

The storage of goods in a warehouse that is owned by the company that has title to the goods.

Deutsch: Philadelphia / Español: Filadelfia / Português: Filadélfia / Français: Philadelphie / Italiano: Filadelfia

Philadelphia has played a pivotal role in the industrial and manufacturing landscape of the United States. Historically, it has been a hub for various industries, showcasing a diverse industrial base that spans from textiles to shipbuilding, and more recently, to advanced manufacturing and technology.