Substances which admit of radiation taking place through them are called Diathermanous. Those which do not allow heat to pass through them without becoming themselves hot are called Athermanous.
The purpose of the tramper is to pack the lint into the press box under the restraining dogs near the top end of the press box.
[Plant] rescues are usually organized by local garden clubs, but before you grab your shovel and head for the door, check with local government agencies to make sure you're in line with regulations.
Poor Mhairi Smellie. Her first name, a Scots Gaelic name, was pronounced vary , which sounded close to very. The name Smellie was common enough in Scotland, but to be called something which sounded like very smelly was a singular misfortune, and indicative, surely, of a lack of parental foresight.
