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Posted by Doug H. on December 20, 2001 at 15:46:47:

In Reply to: HELP! I am going to the Netherlands and need to.. posted by Don DiFiore on December 20, 2001 at 05:25:14:

You will find this useful. It a U.S. to U.K. disctionary. Those who speak English in Europe may be using many U.K. terms, so keep in handy. It was in a neat spread sheet format, but I may get messed up when I paste it here. I think if you paste it into a spreadsheet, that will fix it.

U.S. U.K. Comments
Apnea Apnoea Spelling difference only.
Distilled Water Battery Water
Electric Outlet or Socket Power Point
Extension Cord Extension Lead
Grounded Earthed As regards electricity.
Power Cord Power Lead

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