The chemical composition of cucumber: in the fruit of the cucumber 95-98% water, a very small amount of protein, fats and carbohydrates. In the remaining 3% is carotene, vitamin PP, vitamin C and B vitamins and trace elements. In the cucumber contains a large amount of potassium.
furring strip. n. (Building) a strip of wood or metal fixed to a wall, floor, or ceiling to provide a surface for the fixing of plasterboard, floorboards, etc. Sometimes shortened to: furring.
1. the act of lining, trimming, or clothing with fur. 2. the fur used. 3. the formation of a coating of matter on something, as on the tongue. 4. a. the attaching of strips of wood or the like (furâ²ring strips`) to a wall or other surface, as to provide an even support for lath.