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manifold is an abstract mathematical space which, in a close-up view, resembles the spaces described by Euclidean geometry.
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Manifold (fluid mechanics) , a machine element used to split or combine a fluid
Hydraulic manifold , a component used to regulate fluid flow in a hydraulic system, thus controlling the transfer of power between actuators and pumps
Manifold (scuba) , in a scuba set, connects two or more diving cylinders
Vacuum gas manifold , a piece of apparatus used in chemistry to manipulate gases
Exhaust manifold , an engine part which collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe
Inlet manifold or "intake manifold", an engine part which supplies the air or fuel/air mixture to the cylinders
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Manifold , an abstract mathematical space which, in a close-up view, resembles the spaces described by Euclidean geometry.
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