Mining

Mining

Of or pertaining to the process or business of extracting materials, such as ore or minerals, from the earth's crust.

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tear sheet

Financial services; General Finance

A page from an S&P stock that provides information on thousands of stocks, often sent to prospective purchasers.

30 Doradus Nebula (NGC 2070, Great Looped Nebula, Tarantula Nebula)

Astronomy; General astronomy

A giant H II region, at least 300 pc across - one of the largest known. It is larger and more luminous than any known in the Galaxy. It is the brightest object in the Large ...

nucleoid

Biology; Genetics

Region in prokaryotes where the DNA is concentrated. Unlike a nucleus, it is not bound by a membrane.

ultra low head

Energy; Hydroelectric

Head that measures 10 feet or less

CRT

Entertainment; TV

Cathode Ray Tube. Display screens used in TV sets and computer monitors that use a Cathode Ray Tube, which is also called a "picture tube." Cathode Ray Tubes were found in all ...

spectacular

Advertising; Billboard advertising

A bulletin that is usually larger than 14’ x 48’ and is positioned at a prime location in a market. A spectacular often utilizes special embellishments.