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Subject:Re: Grease ZERK or ZIRC? fin From:John Jeuken <John -dot- Jeuken -at- ASML -dot- NL> Date:Fri, 28 May 1999 07:23:39 +0200
The term 'zerk' or 'zirc' is an abbreviation of zirconium, used in
the metal alloy of which the 'grease nippels' were made.
JJ
> I think Zerk was a man, or at least a person, who invented the
> gadget. Don't we all say "kiloHERTZ" in honor of Hertzholm?
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> Jerry STubbs
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