Continuous variable valve timing — offers a unique ability to have independent control of the intake and exhaust valves in an internal combustion engine. For any engine load criteria, the timing of intake and exhaust can be independently programmed [1]. The main variations of… … Wikipedia
quantitative inheritance — Genetics. the process in which the additive action of numerous genes results in a trait, as height, showing continuous variability. Cf. polygenic inheritance. [1925 30] * * * … Universalium
quantitative inheritance — quan′titative inher′itance n. gen the process in which the additive action of a group of genes results in a trait, as height or shape, showing continuous variability • Etymology: 1925–30 … From formal English to slang
quantitative inheritance — noun : particulate inheritance of any quantitative character mediated by groups of multiple factors each allelic pair of which adds or subtracts a specific increment of the collectively controlled character (as height or skin color in man) so… … Useful english dictionary
Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… … Universalium
china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material … Universalium
China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast … Universalium
statistics — /steuh tis tiks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) the science that deals with the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of numerical facts or data, and that, by use of mathematical theories of probability, imposes order and… … Universalium
Monitoring (medicine) — A medical monitor as used in anesthesia. In medicine, monitoring is the evaluation of a disease or condition over time. It can be performed by continuously measuring certain parameters (for example, by continuously measuring vital signs by a… … Wikipedia
Intermittent power source — [ Erie Shores Wind Farm monthly output over a two year period] An intermittent power source is a source of electric power generation that may be uncontrollably variable or more intermittent than conventional power sources, and therefore non… … Wikipedia
