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Front Pivot: Moving forward while turning on the pivot foot.

Markowitz Efficient Frontier: The graphical depiction of the Markowitz efficient set of portfolios representing the boundary of the set of feasible portfolios that have the maximum return for a given level of risk. Any p . . . View Full Definition

Minimum-Variance Frontier: Graph of the lowest possible portfolio variance that is attainable for a given portfolio expected return.

Muscat Frontignan: (See Muscat Blanc above).

Katafront: A front where the warm air descends the frontal surface, except in the low layers of the atmosphere.

Occluded Front: Also known as an occlusion, it is a complex front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front. It develops when three thermally different air masses conflict. The type of frontal boundar . . . View Full Definition

Gust Front: The leading edge of the cool, gusty surface winds produced by thunderstorm downdrafts. Sometimes confused with an outflow boundary.

Frontenac Gris: Recently developed cultivar by the Horticultural Research Center, Excelsior, Minnesota, USA. Ripens in mid-season with no detectable labrusca flavors. Is reported to be a light-red or grey s . . . View Full Definition

Frontenac: Vigorous, extremely winter-hardy to -30 deg. F (ca -35 C.), heavy producing and disease resistant V. Riperia 89 x Landot 4511 (Noir) french/american hybrid variety released by the U. Minneso . . . View Full Definition

Frontogenesis: The birth or creation of a front. This occurs when two adjacent air masses exhibiting different densities and temperatures are brought together by prevailing winds, creating a front. It coul . . . View Full Definition