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		ComputerGuru on May 20, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: No Deleterious Effects of Increased Atmospheric Ca... From M-W: deleterious: harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way <deleterious effects> <deleterious to health> Just in case I wasn't the only one ;-)

ericb on May 20, 2008 [–]

If deleterious means harmful in an unexpected way, wouldn't it be meaningless to sign a petition saying no unexpected problems are expected.

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