Etymology: Gk ouron. the fluid secreted by the kidneys, transported by the ureters, stored in the bladder, and voided through the urethra. Normal urine is clear, straw-colored, and slightly acid; has the odor of urea; and has a specific gravity between 1.003 and 1.035.
My understanding of true Damascus steel is that it's likely two different crystaline structures, one more ductile (so it can compress to absorb more energy without failing) and the other more brittle (which can hold a sharper edge).y understanding of true Damascus steel is that it's likely two different crystaline structures, one more ductile (so it can compress to absorb more energy without failing) and the other more brittle (which can hold a sharper edge).
The primary coordinate point for Damascus is located at latitude 45.4264 and longitude -122.443 in Clackamas County. The formal boundaries for the City of Damascus (see map below) encompass a land area of 16.03 sq. miles and a water area of 0.1 sq. miles. Clackamas County is in the Pacific time zone (GMT -8).