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Earth science

Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.

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cleat

Sports;

a metal or plastic fitting on the sole of a cycling shoe that engages the pedal.

tubular

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

a lightweight tire that has its tube sewn inside the casing. Also called a sew-up. The tire is glued to the rim.

tax preference item

Financial services; General Finance

Items that must be included when calculating the alternative minimum tax.

truth in lending law

Financial services; General Finance

Legislation governing the granting of credit, that requires lenders to disclose the true cost of loans and the actual interest rates and terms of the loans in a manner that is ...

AI Velorum star

Astronomy; General astronomy

A class of dwarf Cepheids. They are all RR Lyrae stars with periods shorter than 0.25 days.

plasmodesmata

Plants; Flowers

Cytoplasmic connections between neighboring cells in plant tissues.

taxable estate

Financial services; General Finance

That portion of a deceased person's estate that is subject to transfer tax.

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