We all know how dirty money can be but the new bills are resistant to water, oil, sweat, dust and more.
They also argued over-use of the company's weedkiller Roundup, the chemical treatment the alfalfa is modified to be resistant to, could cause pollution of ground water and lead to resistant "super-weeds".
Curiously, the previous-generation product wasn't rain-proof, but that's been resolved now -- a new water- and dust-resistant housing is designed to let water flow through the eyepieces without accumulation.
In late February, a physician appeared on the Washington, DC Fox affiliate to inform consumers of a Yale University study claiming exposure to PFCs (important and ubiquitous stain and water-resistant compounds) leads to osteoarthritis in women.
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The transmitter, which sits in the car's trunk, is also water resistant (to IPX4 standard).
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It's water resistant up to a depth of one meter and can hold its breath for 30 minutes, while a 4-inch WVGA display will beam out Android 4.1.
Other companies trying to solve tech's liquid-incompatibility problem repeat the same mantra: Water-resistant features are there to help in case of accidents, not to make a phone safe for scuba diving.
The camera looks reasonably rugged, with a plastic protected lens -- it's also water-resistant up to 10 meters.
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Accordingly, Dr Lin and his colleagues tried to build up covalent bonds between the layers of a water-repellent, or hydrophobic, material called cellulose acetate butyrate, which is used to make water-resistant fabrics.
The micro-USB port, also found along the left edge, is uncovered, but Motorola had the foresight to bathe both the surface and internal circuitry in a water-resistant coating, which should stand up to the wet weather conditions many Europeans will face heading into winter.
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As you'd come to expect on a Direct Connect device, it's also certified mil-spec 810G and IP67 and is water-resistant (it can be in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes).
The Xperia acro S has a scratch-resistant display to offer protection against dust and water immersion.
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China's Huawei submerged its Ascend D2 phone for the benefit of attendees at the Mobile World Congress, and Kyocera added a water-resistant Hydro smartphone to its line last summer.
The VIVOplay is water resistant and flexible enough to be worn as a wristwatch or fit into custom accessories to meet individual tastes and to keep it from getting lost.
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After enhancing its reactivity, cardanol is chemically bonded with cellulose, which produces a durable thermo-plastic that is strong, heat resistant, water resistant and non-crystalline (short molding time), due to the bonded cardanol's unique molecular structure consisting of flexible and rigid parts.
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The Seiko 5, as near as I can tell, got its start in the 1970s, and the name refers to its 5 attributes: water resistant, shock resistant, self-winding, day display, date display.
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The Xperia advance's sleek and stylish design means durable and water-resistant smartphones no longer have to look bulky and rugged.
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The 12.1-inch active matrix LCD (liquid-crystal display) screen is mounted in "an anti-torsion, water-resistant magnesium frame, " according to the statement.
As Sony's most durable, water-resistant smartphone, the Xperia advance is built to handle life's unexpected moments.
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Researchers at Monsanto and elsewhere are working quietly on the next potential breakthrough in agriculture: drought-resistant crops, which are meant to help farmers cope in an increasingly water-scarce world.
It comes with a lanyard that lets you wear it around your neck and an armband that lets you attach it to your bicep, as well as a water-resistant case.
Xperia advance has a scratch-resistant display with wet finger tracking to offer functionality and protection against dust and water immersion.
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Materials vary according to each design, but must be durable, lightweight, and water resistant.
So he did have something to do: he collected these pieces of paper, and put on a tan water-resistant zippered jacket and a Red Sox cap.
Inside the water-resistant housing, you'll find a Bluetooth module that "uses WiFi chips" to boost the range, along with GPS for providing realtime location information and a battery that can reportedly keep the device powered for at least two months.
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