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NIPPLE EFFECT
Nipple effect occurs when the queen ring of a coif is too small to hold the first row of rings. The bunching up of these rings gives the top of the wearer's head the appearence of a nipple.
NORMALIZING
A common heat treatment that can be applied to metals. Similar to annealing, but does not appreciably soften the metal. Typically done to relieve internal stresses caused by cold working.
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