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blasting cap

Energy; Coal

A device containing a primary explosive that is sensitive to heat and shock. The blasting cap is used to start the denotation of the secondary explosive, which for safety reasons ...

Scooper

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

A tool used to scoop out fruits, vegetables or ice creams in spherical shapes of different sizes.

speculative demand (for money)

Financial services; General Finance

The need for cash to take advantage of investment opportunities that may arise.

bituminous coal

Energy; Coal

A soft coal that is considered better than lignite but worst than anthracite. It's about 60-80% carbon with the rest being water, air, hydrogen, and sulfur.

supermajority

Financial services; General Finance

Provision in a company's charter requiring a majority of, say, 80% of shareholders to approve certain changes, such as a merger.

Satin Finish

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

A treatment to improve heat absorption. Applied to the exterior bottom by a brushing operation.

Self-directed IRA

Financial services; General Finance

An IRA that the account holder can after appointing a custodian manager to carry out investment instructions.

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