Dam — This article is about structures for water impoundment. For other uses, see Dam (disambiguation). Hoover Dam, a concrete arch gravity dam in Black Canyon of the Colorado River. Lake Mead in the background is impounded by the dam … Wikipedia
Dam , Carl Peter Henrik — (1895–1976) Danish biochemist Dam was born in Copenhagen and educated at the polytechnic and the university there, obtaining his doctorate in 1934. He taught at the university from 1923 until 1941, when – although stranded in America because of… … Scientists
Dam — /dam, dahm/, n. (Carl Peter) Henrik /kahrl pee ter hen rik/; Dan. /kahrddl pay teuhrdd hen rddik/, 1895 1976, Danish biochemist: Nobel prize for medicine 1943. * * * I Barrier built across a stream, river, or estuary to conserve water for such… … Universalium
Dam 999 — Theatrical release poster Directed by Sohan Roy Produced by BizTV Network … Wikipedia
Dam Square — Dam Square, or simply the Dam (Dutch: de Dam) is a town square in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. Its notable buildings and frequent events make it one of the most well known and important locations in the city. Contents 1 Location and … Wikipedia
Dam Street — Traditional 紅顏 Simplified 红颜 … Wikipedia
Dam (methylase) — DAM methylase (DNA adenine methylase) is an enzyme that adds a methyl group to the adenine of the sequence 5 GATC 3 in newly synthesized DNA.[1][2] Immediately after DNA synthesis, the daughter strand remains unmethylated for a short time.[3] … Wikipedia
Dam safety system — Dam safety systems are systems monitoring the state of dams used for hydropower or other purposes. This includes the use of differential GPS and SAR remote sensing to monitor the risks imposed by landslides and subsidence. For large dams… … Wikipedia
Dam Native — (formerly Native Base) Origin New Zealand Genres hip hop Years active 1992–present Past members Danny Haimona … Wikipedia
Dam — Dam, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dammed} (d[a^]md); p. pr. & vb. n. {Damming}.] 1. To obstruct or restrain the flow of, by a dam; to confine by constructing a dam, as a stream of water; generally used with in or up. [1913 Webster] I ll have the current… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English