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Biotechnology

Also known as 'Biotech' , it is the use of micro-organisms and biological substances to perform specific industrial or manufacturing procedures.

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pusher

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

a rider who pedals in a large gear at a relatively slow cadence, relying on the gear size for speed. This is called pushing.

stealth virus

Software; Anti virus

These viruses attempt to hide themselves to avoid detection by virus scanners.

tax refund

Financial services; General Finance

Money back from the government when too much tax has been paid or withheld from a salary.

surveillance department of exchanges

Financial services; General Finance

A department that monitors trading activity on an exchange in order to identify any unusual activity that may indicate illegal practices.

albedo

Astronomy; Mars

A measure of the ability of a body to reflect light.

antiproton

Astronomy; General astronomy

The antiparticle of a proton, identical in mass and spin but of opposite (negative) charge.

eukaryote

Biology; Genetics

An organism whose cells have cytoskeletons for support and their DNA contained in a nucleus, separated from the other contents of the cell.

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