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Engineering
The discipline, art, skill and profession of applying scientific knowledge and principles to the design and manufacturing of machines, structures, devices, systems, materials and processes.
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blasting cap
Energy; Coal
A device containing a primary explosive that is sensitive to heat and shock. The blasting cap is used to start the denotation of the secondary explosive, which for safety reasons ...
Scooper
Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools
A tool used to scoop out fruits, vegetables or ice creams in spherical shapes of different sizes.
speculative demand (for money)
Financial services; General Finance
The need for cash to take advantage of investment opportunities that may arise.
bituminous coal
Energy; Coal
A soft coal that is considered better than lignite but worst than anthracite. It's about 60-80% carbon with the rest being water, air, hydrogen, and sulfur.
supermajority
Financial services; General Finance
Provision in a company's charter requiring a majority of, say, 80% of shareholders to approve certain changes, such as a merger.
Satin Finish
Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools
A treatment to improve heat absorption. Applied to the exterior bottom by a brushing operation.
Self-directed IRA
Financial services; General Finance
An IRA that the account holder can after appointing a custodian manager to carry out investment instructions.
