Andesitic Rock
Andesitic rock is a fine-grained type of rock formed when lava cools rapidly in air.
Private Finance Initiative or PFI
The private finance initiative (PFI) is a United Kingdom government procurement policy. Its aim was to create “public–private partnerships” (PPP) to deliver public sector infrastructure and/or services according to a specification […]
Biosimilar
Biosimilar is a name for a biological medicine (one where the active substance – the key ingredient – is an organic compound) which is highly similar to another already approved […]
cytokinesis
cytokinesis is part of the process of cell division relating to the division of the cytoplasm – the part of the cell excluding the nucleus
mitosis
mitosis is part of the process of cell division – relating to the division of the cell’s nucleus
Non Fossil Fuel Obligations
Non Fossil Fuel Obligations were the precursor to ROCs. Renewable energy supplies attracted a technology specific premium to the market price. The subsidies were funded by the Non-Fossil Fuel Levy.
CUSIP
CUSIP is an acronym that refers to Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures. The CUSIP Code (or number) is made up of nine characters (alphanumeric) and are used to identify securities.
crowdfunding
Crowdfunding involves a number of people coming together to fund a project or a business. The process of fundraising is usually coordinated on a website and promoted through social media.
Elution
Elution is a process used to extract one material from another by washing it with a solvent.
Strike – in mining
The terms ‘Strike’ and ‘Dip’ are used with geology and mining to define a plane for rock slope analysis. In simple terms, strike means across the slope whereas dip means down […]
