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The branch of science concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationships between them.

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safety zone

Sports; Archery

There is a safety zone around an archery shooting area. Spectators must remain approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the sideline of the field and approx. 32 feet (10 meters) behind ...

spark-ignition (SI) engine

Automotive; Vehicle equipment

An internal combustion engine in which the fuel mixture is ignited electrically. A spark-ignition engine runs on an Otto cycle — most gasoline engines run on a modified Otto ...

tag

Sports; Baseball

A tag is when a fielder touches a base with his body while holding the ball securely and firmly in his hand or glove; or touching a runner with the ball with his hand or glove ...

airport surveillance radar (ASR)

Aviation; Airport

A radar system which allows air traffic controllers (ATC) to identify the direction and distance of aircrafts that may be arriving or departing from an airport.

margin security

Financial services; General Finance

A security that may be bought or sold in a margin account as defined in Regulation T.

cantabile

Entertainment; Music

1. 'Singable' piece designed to sound like the human voice. 2. First half of a double aria.

voting certificate

Financial services; General Finance

Certificates issued by a voting trust to stockholders in exchange for their common stock, which represent all the rights of common stock except voting rights.

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