Passive

(1) A metal corroding under the control of a surface reaction product. (2) The state of the metal surface characterized by low corrosion rates in a potential region that is ...

passivator

Materials science; Corrosion engineering

A type of inhibitor that appreciably changes the potential of u metal to a more noble (positive) value.

avatar

Video games; MMO

The generic name given to the persona played as in a video game.

healer

Video games; MMO

A character whose primary function is to keep all the other members of their team alive by restoring their hit points when they are damaged.

damage per second (DPS)

Video games; MMO

A measure of the damage output a character has over an extended period of time.

cooldown

Video games; MMO

The time it takes for a particular skill to recharge. Powerful skills will have long cooldowns to prevent the player from using them excessively.

gold sink

Video games; MMO

A venture that players will want to engage in that takes money out of the in game economy. As many online games will feature potentially infinite sources of money through ...

player versus environment (PvE)

Video games; MMO

Gameplay that pits the player against the game itself rather than other players.

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Due diligence

The thorough investigation of a potential acquisition candidate, real estate investment, etc Often used to refer to the investigation of a company for ...