Botany. 1  a tuft of silky hairs at the end of a seed. 2  the leafy crown of a tree; cluster of leaves at the end of a stem. 3  a terminal cluster of bracts, as in the pineapple.
The flexible pads are called base-isolators, whereas the structures protected by means of these devices are called base-isolated buildings. The main feature of the base isolation technology is that it introduces flexibility in the structure.
Useful Definitions - Tracheostomy. Download this list as a PDF. 15mm Adaptor. A device that attaches to a tracheostomy tube and permits connection to ventilation equipment. Many inner cannulas have 15mm adaptors built in. Adhesive Carrier. Adhesive tape based on a non-allergenic hydrocolloid to be attached to the skin around the tracheostoma.