Acetyl Coa: An intermediate compound formed during the breakdown of glucose by adding a two-carbon fragment to a carrier molecule (Coenzyme A or CoA).

 

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Acetyl Coa: An intermediate compound formed during the breakdown of glucose by adding a two-carbon fragment to a carrier molecule (Coenzyme A or CoA).

Gulf Coast Low Water Datum Line: The line on a chart or map which represents the intersection of the land with the water surface at the elevation of Gulf Coast Low Water Datum.

Gulf Coast Low Water Datum (GCL WD): A tidal datum. Used as chart datum from November 14, 1977, to November 27, 1980, for the coastal waters of the Gulf coast of the United States. GCLWD is defined as mean lower low water when . . . View Full Definition

Intercoat Adhesion: The adhesion between two coats of paint.

Lens Coating: Layer or multiple layers of thin anti-reflective materials applied to the surface of lens elements to reduce light reflection and increase the amount of transmitted light.

Methylacetylene Propadiene: A family of alternative fuel gases that are mixtures of two or more gases (propane, butane, butadiene, methylacetylene and propadiene). Methylacetylene propadiene is used for oxyfuel cutting . . . View Full Definition

Ground Coat: The base coat in an antiquing system that is applied before the graining colors, glazing or other finish coat.

Intermediate Coat: The coating between the primer and finish often called a barrier coat.

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA): The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is designed to ensure that all qualified people have access to credit. It forbids lenders from rejecting credit applicants on the basis of race, gende . . . View Full Definition

Creme De Cocoa: A rich, chocolate-flavored liqueur, made from cacao and vanilla beans, quite sweet and syrupy, available in two colors: white & brown.