Knowledge organization

Knowledge organization

A field of study invloving the indexing and classification of knowledge that is usually performed in libraries, databases and archives etc. It is related to Library and Information Science(LIS).

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synangium

Plants; Flowers

A cluster of sporangia which have become fused in development.

thalloid

Plants; Flowers

Plants which have no roots, stems, or leaves are called thalloid, such as liverworts and hornworts.

downshift

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

to shift to a lower gear, i.e. a larger cog or smaller chainring.

Porcelain Enamel

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

A glassy material which bonds to metal at a very high temperature producing a glossy coating.

speculation

Financial services; General Finance

Purchasing risky investments that present the possibility of large profits, but also pose a higher-than-average possibility of loss. A profitable strategy over the long term if ...

drafting

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

riding closely behind another rider to take advantage of the windbreak (slipstream) and use about 20 percent less energy. Also called sitting in or wheelsucking.