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Horizon: One of several lines or planes used as reference for observation and measurement relative to a given location on the surface of the earth. The geographic horizon, also called the apparent ho . . . View Full Definition

Horizontal Beam Width: The beam width of the radar pulse measured in the horizontal plane. The size of which determines the radar resolution. The smaller the horizontal beam width the better the resolution in bear . . . View Full Definition

Investment Horizon: Your investment horizon is the point in time when you hope to achieve a particular investment goal. That horizon, sometimes called your time frame, may be fixed or flexible, depending on the . . . View Full Definition

Horizontal Endosteal Implant: Flat, blade-shaped implants of varying thickness which derive their support from a horizontal length of bone. They can be perforated, smooth, flouted, textured, coated, vented, multiheaded a . . . View Full Definition

Horizontal Pressure Gradient Force: The horizontal component of the product of the specific volume and the rate of decrease in pressure with distance.

C-Horizon: The lowest horizon of a soil profile. It is below the B-horizon and is made up of weathered bedrock.

Horizontal Acquisition: Total return over a given horizon.

Original Horizontality: One of the principles of relative dating. Based upon the good assumption that sedimentary rocks are deposited in horizontal or nearly horizontal layers: then if sedimentary layers are found . . . View Full Definition

Horizon Return: An analysis of returns using total return to assess performance over some investment horizon.

B-Horizon: The intermediate layer in a soil, situated below the A-horizon and consisting of clays and oxides. Also called the zone of accumulation.