170

Definition: 170

170

Adjective

1. Being ten more than one hundred sixty.

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Synonyms: 170

Crosswords: 170

References

• The World Market for Woven Fabrics of Less Than 85% Polyester Staple Fibers by Weight, Mixed Mainly with Cotton, Not Exceeding 170 G/M2: A 2004 Global Trade Perspective (reference)

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Books

• Trails of the Triangle: 170 Hikes in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Area (reference)

• Tactical Missile Propulsion (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol 170) (reference)

• A Utopian Experiment in Kentucky: Integration and Social Equality at Berea, 1866-1904 (Contributions in American History, No. 170) (reference)

• LA Dolce Vita: Enjoy Life's Sweet Pleasures With 170 Recipes for Biscotti, Torte, Crostate, Gelati, and Other Italian Deserts (reference)

• Raja Yoga (Life and Works of Swami Sivananda Series/Bsi 170) (reference)

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High Tech

• Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 QD Date 35mm Camera (reference)

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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Since 1946, CDC has expanded its Clifton Road campus, as well as increased the number of facilities worldwide. As of 2002, CDC has approximately 8,500 employees in 170 occupations. Credit: CDC.

Cape Adare, the northwest corner of the Ross Sea. 71 40 S Latitude 170 30 E Longitude. Credit: Paths Less Taken - NOAA at the Ends of the Earth.

Angler standing next to 170 pound Yellowfin tuna caught during Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Credit: Fisheries.

"A clever method of landing". In: "The South Pole", by Roald Amundsen, 1872-1928. P. 170, Volume I, Library Call Number M82.1/99 A529s. Credit: Treasures of the Library.

"The FRAM under sail". In: "The South Pole", by Roald Amundsen, 1872-1928. P. 170, Volume I, Library Call Number M82.1/99 A529s. Credit: Treasures of the Library.

Pl. XLVI. 170. Nemichthys scolopaceus, Richardson. From East Georges Bank. 171. Labichthys carinatus, Gill and Ryder. At N. Lat. 41.2, W. Lon. 65.6, in 906 fathoms. 172. Labichthys elongatus, Gill and Ryder. At N. Lat. 39.4, W. Lon. 68.6, in 1628 fathoms. Credit: National Marine Fisheries Historical Image Collection.

Plate 170. The Striped Bass or Rockfish. Roccus lineatus (Bloch), Gill. (Roccus saxatilis, auctorum.). Credit: National Marine Fisheries Historical Image Collection.

Photographed circa 1916, the year he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. USS Kalk (Destroyer # 170) was named in his honor. Credit: NAVY.

Wizo covers the map of Israel : 170 child care centres, 189 women's centres ... : join Wizo and build Israel. Credit: Library of Congress.

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Health

A standard 170 micron filter is recommended for the administration of platelets. (references)

If the blood cholesterol level in such "high-risk" children is above the 75th percentile (approximately 170 mg/dl for ages 2 to 19 years), total and HDL cholesterol should be obtained. (references)

Business

The market for Internet services is estimated to be $50 million with about 170 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating on the market and expected annual growth of about 50 percent. (references)

The French packaging machinery industry is comprised of close to 170 small and medium-sized companies employing a total of 3,600 employes, all of which are in fact highly specialized businesses. (references)

According to "Privatbank" Board Chairman, Alexander Dubilet, the bank issued 300,000 additional cards by the end of 2000. In second place is the First Ukrainian International Bank, with over 171,000 cards issued, and Aval, with over 170,000 cards issued. (references)

Children

Afghanistan

In 1999 the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan reported that it served 170,000 students in 567 schools; most of these were formal schools, although 39 were home schools. (references)

Civil Liberties

India

Some of the inmates were allowed to return to Sri Lanka voluntarily; however, approximately 170 persons remain in the special camps. (references)

Macedonia

There were reports that the NLA charged ethnic Albanians fleeing the town of Slupcane a "departure tax." Approximately 170,000 persons were displaced from their homes as a result of the conflict; approximately 35,000 were ethnic Macedonians, and most of the remainder were ethnic Albanians. (references)

Economic History

Brazil

Population (2000): 170 million. (references)

Argentina

Argentina has 170 AM stations and 2000 FM radio stations. (references)

Brazil

With an estimated 170 million inhabitants, Brazil has the largest population in Latin America and ranks sixth in the world. (references)

Human Rights

Kazakhstan

Another 170 gravely ill prisoners died shortly after being released. (references)

Cote d'Ivoire

At year's end, 170 juveniles ages 13 to 17, including 11 girls, were in detention. (references)

Lithuania

The prisoner figure included 1,811 detainees, of whom 126 were women, and 170 were juveniles. (references)

Political Economy

Qatar

The population of the country is approximately 650,000, of whom 170,000 are believed to be citizens. (references)

INDONESIA

The major exceptions to this are the 170 percent duty rates applied to all imported distilled spirits and the tariffs on motor vehicles and motor vehicle kits. (references)

CHINA

Outside observers estimate non-performing debt to be 30-50 percent of outstanding loans --even after the transfer in 1999 of the equivalent of nearly $US 170 billion in non-performing loans to four state-owned asset management companies (AMCs). (references)

Political Rights

Belarus

The 1996 Constitution limits the legislature to meeting twice a year for a total of no more than 170 days. (references)

Kazakhstan

Candidates were required to submit petitions with 170,000 signatures, to pass a Kazakh-language test, and to make a nonrefundable payment of approximately $30,000 (2.4 million Tenge). (references)

Trade

Nicaragua

The import duties on a few items are so high (e.g., chicken parts with a 170 percent tariff) that sales here may not be feasible. (references)

Travel

Panama

There are 170 radio stations and five television stations in Panama. (references)

Poland

The work visa fee is USD 10 for the application and USD 170 for the visa, payable in U.S. dollars. (references)

Lebanon

Western Union has over 170 branches (many open 24 hours and on weekends) to facilitate wire transfers. (references)

Worker Rights

Guatemala

An active "solidarismo" movement claims to have approximately 170,000 members in about 400 companies. (references)

East Timor

An estimated 170 children were taken from the camps in West Timor in 1999 and 2000 to orphanages in Java. (references)

Switzerland

Annual overtime is limited by law to 170 hours for those working 45 hours per week and to 140 hours for those working 50 hours per week. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Expression using "170": 2IT-BAD monoclonal antibody 170. Additional references.

Greek 

μονάδες εδάφους (albic plinthosols 244, calcaric cambisols 149, calcaric fluvisols 102, calcic chernozems 180, calcic solonchaks 170, calcic solonetz 164, chromic cambisols 150, dystric cambisols 147, dystric fluvisols 103, dystric leptosols 123, dystric plinthosols 242, eutric cambisols 146, eutric fluvisols 101, eutric leptosols 122, eutric plinthosols 241, ferralic cambisols 152, ferric acrisols 222, ferric alisols 227, gelic andosols 141, gelic cambisols 154, gelic leptosols 129, gelic solonchaks 174, geric ferralsols 239, gleyic acrisols 225, gleyic alisols 231, gleyic andosols 140, gleyic cambisols 153, gleyic chernozems 183, gleyic solonchaks 173, gleyic solonetz 167, glossic chernozems 182, gypsic solonchaks 171, gypsic solonetz 165, haplic acrisols 221, haplic alisols 226, haplic andosols 136, haplic chernozems 179, haplic ferralsols 235, haplic nitisols 232, haplic solonchaks 168, haplic solonetz 162, humic acrisols 223, humic alisols 228, humic cambisols 148, humic ferralsols 238, humic nitisols 234, humic plinthosols 243, lithic leptosols 127, luvic chernozems 181, mollic andosols 137, mollic fluvisols 104, mollic leptosols 125, mollic solonchaks 169, mollic solonetz 163, plinthic acrisols 224, plinthic alisols 229, plinthic ferralsols 240, rendzic leptosols 124, rhodic ferralsols 237, rhodic nitisols 233, salic fluvisols 107, sodic solonchaks 172, stagnic alisols 230, stagnic solonetz 166, thionic fluvisols 106, umbric andosols 138, umbric fluvisols 105, umbric leptosols 126, vertic cambisols 151, vitric andosols 139, xanthic ferralsols 236). (various references)