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maritime supremacy — That degree of maritime superiority wherein the opposing force is incapable of effective interference … Military dictionary
absolute air superiority — An obsolete term meaning an air control situation better than air supremacy. A condition in which the enemy air power is either nonexistent or unable to interfere in any way with the action of friendly air, land, and maritime forces. Also known… … Aviation dictionary
air superiority — An air situation in which air, land, and maritime forces have full freedom of action without any effective interference from enemy air forces. At the same time, the enemy air force is denied such a freedom. The degree of freedom is slightly lower … Aviation dictionary
Economic history of Britain — This is a history of the economy of the United Kingdom and of the countries that joined to form it in 1707 and 1801.Early historyIn Britain s earliest history agriculture was overwhelmingly dominant. The most important export was cassiterite,… … Wikipedia
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china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
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