sleeving

British

/ ˈsliːvɪŋ /

noun

US and Canadian name: spaghetti. electronics tubular flexible insulation into which bare wire can be inserted

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Sleeving allows humanity to travel across the galaxy, allows individuals to cheat death.

From The Verge

The Stack “sleeving” technology is part of the book’s landscape, and it ultimately drives every part of the action.

From The Verge

Last week, Netflix began teasing the show with a couple of in-universe teasers for Psychasec, the company responsible for “sleeving” people.

From The Verge

Sasseigne said the ASN last month allowed EDF to fix any leaks in the tubes by inserting new, smaller tubes in a process called "sleeving".

From Reuters

While sleeving could be an important fallback if Creusot Forge does not restart in time, EDF could also turn to others such as Toshiba-owned Westinghouse or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for its steam generators.

From Reuters

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