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vertical

[vur-ti-kuhl] / ˈvɜr tɪ kəl /


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A waterproof coating allows the cathode to keep functioning, and the vertical layout helps it dry gradually after water recedes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

"This is expected to slow the vertical mixing that carries nutrients like phosphate up from depth."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“Leggett & Platt’s strong engineering capabilities, diversified end users and cash-generating financial profile meaningfully enhance our global platform. This combination is consistent with our vertical integration strategy,” said Somnigroup Chief Executive Scott Thompson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Around us there are several vertical cylinders like so many different-sized water heaters.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The horizontal axis represents the real part of the complex number, while the vertical axis represents the imaginary part.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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