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British vs American Vocabulary

Here are some of the main differences in vocabulary between British and American English. This page is intended as a guide only. Bear in mind that there can be differences in the choice of specific terms depending on dialect and region within both the USA and the UK. British English ↕ American English ↕ anti-clockwise counter-clockwise articulated lorry trailer truck autumn autumn, fall barrister attorney bill (restaurant) bill, check biscuit cookie block of flats apartment building bonnet (car) hood bonnet (clothing) hat boot trunk car park parking lot caravan trailer chemist's shop drugstore, pharmacy chest of drawers dresser, chest of drawers, bureau chips fries, French fries cinema, the movies, the clothes peg clothespin coffin coffin, casket crisps potato chips crossroads intersection; crossroads (rural) cupboard cupboard (in kitchen); closet (for clothes etc) diversion detour drawing-pin thumbtack drink-driving drunk driving driving licence driver's license dual carriageway divided highway dummy (for baby) pacifier dustbin garbage can, trash can dustman garbage collector engine engine, motor estate agent real estate agent estate car station wagon film film, movie flat apartment, flat, studio flat tyre flat tire flyover overpass gear-lever gearshift gearbox (car) transmission Girl Guide Girl Scout ground floor ground/first floor handbag handbag, purse, shoulder bag high street main street holiday vacation hood (car) convertible top jam jam, preserves jug jug, pitcher juggernaut 18-wheeler lift elevator lorry truck, semi, tractor mad crazy, insane main road highway maize corn maths math motorbike motorcycle motorway freeway, expressway motorway highway, freeway, expressway, interstate highway, interstate nappy diaper naughts and crosses tic-tack-toe pants, underpants underpants, drawers pavement sidewalk pet hate pet peeve petrol gas, gasoline Plough, the Big Dipper, the pocket money allowance post mail postbox mailbox postcode zip code postman mailman, mail carrier, letter carrier pub bar public toilet rest room, public bathroom railway railroad return (ticket) round-trip reverse charge collect call ring road beltway, freeway/highway loop road surface pavement, blacktop roundabout traffic circle, roundabout rubber eraser rubbish garbage, trash rubbish-bin garbage can, trashcan saloon (car) sedan shop shop, store silencer (car) muffler single (ticket) one-way solicitor lawyer, attorney spanner wrench sweets candy taxi taxi, taxi cab tea towel dish towel telly (informal), TV television, TV third-party insurance liability insurance timetable schedule tin can toll motorway toll road, turnpike torch flashlight trousers pants, trousers tube (train) subway underground (train) subway vest undershirt waistcoat vest wallet wallet, billfold wellington boots rubber boots, rain boots whisky whisky/whiskey windscreen windshield zip zipper

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How to Remove Rust With a Lemon Juice Paste Make a Paste. Mix two parts borax or baking soda and one part lemon juice in a small bowl to form a paste. ... Apply the Paste. Use a sponge to thickly apply the paste to the rust, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. ... Scrub the Rusty Area. ... Rinse and Dry.

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Rust can form on some metal surfaces when iron, oxygen, and moisture collide. It's best to remove the rust as soon as you see a small spot because it will continue to corrode the metal the longer it stays on the surface. While there are dozens of commercial rust removers, the acids found in pantry products, such as vinegar, lemon juice, and potatoes, can break the bonds of small amounts of rust from some metals. Add the abrasive action of borax, baking soda, or salt, and you may never need to buy a commercial remover.

Here are three ways to remove rust from metal.

Tip Caring for your tools and equipment properly can prevent surface rust. Be sure to clean and oil garden tools before storing, hand-wash and dry kitchen knives instead of putting them in the dishwasher, and store metal items where they'll be protected from excessive moisture.

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Every type of metal reacts differently when cleaned. Before you begin any type of rust removal, consult the manufacturer's manual if you have one. If the item is valuable or an antique, consult an expert or test your homemade rust remover on an inconspicuous area first. When you are cleaning rusty items, protect countertops and wooden surfaces with a plastic drop cloth or tarp to prevent staining or damage. Keep all rust-removal ingredients away from children and pets. Although these ingredients are less harsh than most commercial rust removers, they still can pose risks if not handled properly.

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