baseplate
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5.2
- noun
- /ˈbeɪsˌpleɪt/
- Specialized
- Custom chambers, manifolds, feedthrough collars, and baseplates can be manufactured from customer specifications, sketches, or drawings.
Examples
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To ensure proper support, the baseplate must be securely attached to the framework.
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Could be a sticking throttle shaft in the baseplate or too weak a return spring.
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Due to their old school mounting hole configuration, Aeras requires a minimum of " of riser for the baseplate not to interfere with the recessed.
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The lower detector array consists of 14 cylindrical crystals of sodium iodide mounted on a baseplate with a diameter of 1.5 meters (5 feet).
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The flat baseplate provides stability for the entire setup of the machine.
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This device's baseplate is designed to withstand heavy stress and provide a solid foundation.
Synonyms
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3.4
A flat thin piece of material like metal or bone
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The bottom part that supports something, for example an organ or object
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6.2
A plate placed under another plate or bowl to protect the table and make it look nicer
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7.1
A flat plate fixed at the bottom of an iron or wall frame that touches a surface
A lower layer under a main part that supports it
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Baseplate comes from the simple parts base ('bottom' or 'foundation') and plate ('flat piece'). Imagine a flat foundation under a machine holding it steady, so a baseplate is the flat plate that gives support and stability.