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Posted by Sid on December 10, 2006 at 20:56:18 from (12.156.158.24):
In Reply to: Re: Thermostat Opinions posted by old on December 10, 2006 at 19:19:28:
I disagree. If you are right why do we have to register cars and truck with the department of motor vechicles? I believe you are wrong on this one and here is why. Here is websters definition of motor 1 : one that imparts motion; specifically : PRIME MOVER 2 : any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: as a : a small compact engine b : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE; especially : a gasoline engine c : a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy 3 : MOTOR VEHICLE; especially : AUTOMOBILE Main Entry: 1en·gine Pronunciation: 'en-j&n Function: noun Etymology: Middle English engin, from Anglo-French, from Latin ingenium natural disposition, talent, from in- + gignere to beget -- more at KIN 1 obsolete a : INGENUITY b : evil contrivance : WILE 2 a : something used to effect a purpose : AGENT, INSTRUMENT b : something that produces a particular and usually desirable result 3 a : a mechanical tool: as (1) : an instrument or machine of war (2) obsolete : a torture implement b : MACHINERY c : any of various mechanical appliances -- often used in combination 4 : a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion; also : a mechanism or object that serves as an energy source 5 : a railroad locomotive 6 : computer software that performs a fundamental function especially of a larger program
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