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Parkesine
Parkesine Parkes"ine, n. [So called from Mr. Parkes, the inventor.] A compound, originally made from gun cotton and castor oil, but later from different materials, and used as a substitute for vulcanized India rubber and for ivory; -- called also xylotile.

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- Parkes may refer to: Sir Henry Parkes (1815–1896), Australian politician, one of the earliest and most prominent advocates for Australian federation Parkes...
- Sir Henry Parkes as having flaws but nonetheless being "a large-brained self-educated Titan whose natural field was found in Parliament". Parkes was born...
- Harry Parkes may refer to: Sir Harry Parkes (diplomat) (1828–1885), British diplomat Harry Parkes (footballer, born 1888) (1888–1947), English footballer...
- Shaun Parkes (born 9 February 1973) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Koop in Human Traffic and Izzy Buttons in The Mummy Returns...
- Parkes Observatory is a radio astronomy observatory, located 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the town of Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. It hosts Murriyang...
- The process was patented by Alexander Parkes in 1850. Parkes received two additional patents in 1852. The Parkes process was not adopted in the United...
- Patrick (5 July 2023). "Chloe Ayling kidnapping drama casts Nadia Parkes as British model". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 July 2023. Nadia Parkes at IMDb...
- Dreamscape Immersive. Parkes and his wife and business partner, producer Laurie MacDonald, helped to build DreamWorks, with Parkes the head of its motion...
- Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Parkes' acting career spanned film, radio, television, and the stage. Parkes worked often on CBC radio, beginning...
- Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role...