Detriment: Said of a planet that occupies the sign opposite its sign of natural rulership (dignity). A planet in detriment is thought to be at disadvantage.

 

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Detriment: Said of a planet that occupies the sign opposite its sign of natural rulership (dignity). A planet in detriment is thought to be at disadvantage.

Detrimental Coffee Taste Sensations: Common to natural coffees that are harsh due to bitter replacing sweet in the taste modulation. The result of sugars being ingested by the shrub as the cherries remain on the branches while . . . View Full Definition

Black Beans: Dead coffee beans that have dropped from the trees before harvesting. Used as the basic unit for counting imperfections in grading coffee on the New York Coffee Exchange. Has a detrimental e . . . View Full Definition

Federal Noxious Weed Act: P.L. 93-629 (January 3, 1975) was adopted to prevent foreign weeds from entering and becoming established to the detriment of U.S. crops and livestock. Under this act, the Animal and Plant H . . . View Full Definition

Caustic: A detrimental coffee taste sensation characterized by burning, sour sensation on the posterior sides of the tongue. Caused by alkaloids increasing the sourness of the acids in combination wi . . . View Full Definition

Pest: An animal or plant that is directly or indirectly detrimental to human interests, causing harm or reducing the quality and value of a harvestable crop or other resource. Weeds, termites, rat . . . View Full Definition

Child-Labor Law: Provisions under FLSA are designed to protect the educational opportunities of youth and prohibit their employment in jobs that are detrimental to their health and safety. FLSA restricts the . . . View Full Definition

Quid Pro Quo Harassment: Quid pro harassment involves expressed or implied demands for sexual favors in exchange for some benefit (a promotion, pay increase, etc.) or to avoid some detriment (termination, demotion, . . . View Full Definition

Protective Atmosphere: A gas or vacuum envelope surrounding the workpieces, used to prevent or reduce the formation of oxides and other detrimental surface substances and to facilitate their removal.

Pollution: Any substances in water, soil, or air that degrades the natural quality of the environment, offends the senses of sight, taste or smell, or causes a health hazard. The usefulness of the natu . . . View Full Definition