Ex nihilo is a Latin phrase meaning out of nothing,â which often appears in conjunction with the concept of creation, as in creatio ex nihilo, meaning creation out of nothing.â Not only do scientists think the Universe was created out of nothing, or that nothing existed before the singularity, but even Creationists, those who believe God created ...
There are two main categories of diaphragm valves: one type seals over a weir (saddle) and the other (sometimes called a full bore or straight-way valve) seals over a seat.
diaphragm. 1. the musculomembranous partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities. On its sides it is attached to the six lower ribs, at its front to the sternum, and at its back to the spine. The esophagus, aorta, vena cava, and numerous nerves pass through the diaphragm.