Cleavage test

The event of a price movement that approaches a support level or a resistance level established earlier by the market. A test is passed if prices do not go below the support or ...

test

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In a puissance competition, a test is the measurement of a horse's ability to jump a limited number of large obstacles.

air space

Building materials; Lumber

The area between insulation facing and interior of exterior wall coverings. For best results, manufacturers recommend filling this space with insulation and allowing at least 3/4" ...

annual ring

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The rings that are generated each year as a tree grows. The age of the tree can be determined by counting the growth rings. The size of the rings can also indicate what type of ...

compression web

Building materials; Lumber

A member of a truss which connects the bottom and top chords and provides downward support.

conifer

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Conifer species are trees or shrubs of the evergreen variety that bear cones. An example would be the pine.

coniferous forests

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Forests comprised of mostly cone bearing trees such as pine forests.

convection

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Currents created by heating air, which then rises and pulls cooler air behind it.

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Industry/Domain: Candy & confectionary Category: Licorice

Black licorice

Black licorice is a candy flavoured with the roots of the liquorices plant. The main ingredients are liquorices extract, sugar, and a binder. In small ...