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"Why not silicon?"

RobVG — 11/29/2004 2:11:19 AM (archived)

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Is Water Really Necessary for Life? - LJK - 11/28/2004 6:01:29 PM
- re: Is Water Really Necessary for Life?How wet does it need to be? - Andrew - 11/29/2004 7:25:58 PM
- "Why not silicon?" - RobVG - 11/29/2004 2:11:19 AM
- I think the water requirement is overemphasized - but - R.L. - 11/28/2004 8:37:49 PM
  - re: solvents - Fox - 11/28/2004 10:22:40 PM
    - You sure that's the solution Firefox? - et - 11/28/2004 11:51:56 PM

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