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...any given material will depend again on a number of conditions, the more prominent among them being the nature of the material, and the manner in which it is presented. Generalizations on this point cannot be made a priori, but a few general suggestions from...

...area is the most important factor in determining its sound insulation. Of secondary importance are the nature of the material and the manner in which it is fastened at the edges. There is a rather popular misconception that fiberboard and sheet lead have...

...With Wood Wool this is easily secured, owing, firstly, to its absorbing capacity, and secondly, to the nature of the material and the manner in which it is applied. The dressing having become dry, it can remain on the wound any length of time. Thus it is...