Obsolescence

In economics, a reduction of the life of capital assets, such as machinery, by improvements in technology or economic changes, rather than through natural wear and tear.

obsolescence

Energy; Natural gas

A process that brings about the retirement of plant prior to its physical degeneration by the development of new types of plant which are more economical, efficient, versatile and ...

obsolescence

Software; Supply chain

The degradation in the value and usefulness of a resource based on its age, replacement by newer technology, lack of demand or other factor that may require a partial or total ...

lymph hearts

Biology; General

Contractile enlargements of vessels that pump lymph back into the veins; found in fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

lungs

Biology; General

Sac-like structures of varying complexity where blood and air exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide; connected to the outside by a series of tubes and a small opening. In humans, the ...

lymphocytes

Biology; General

White blood cells that arise in the bone marrow and mediate the immune response; include T cells and B cells.

lysosomes

Biology; General

Membrane-enclosed organelles containing digestive enzymes. The lysosomes fuse with food vacuoles and enzymes contained within the lysosome chemically breakdown and/or digest the ...

luteal phase

Biology; General

The second half of the ovarian cycle when the corpus luteum is formed; occurs after ovulation.

labia majora

Biology; General

The outer folds of skin that cover and protect the genital region in women.

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Dumb Ways to Die

Dumb Ways to Die is a short animated film published on the internet in 2012 by Australian railway company Metro Trains Melbourne to promote railroad ...