Carrying Capacity: The maximum population size that can be regularly sustained by an environment; the point where the population size levels off in the logistic growth model.

 

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Carrying Capacity: The maximum population size that can be regularly sustained by an environment; the point where the population size levels off in the logistic growth model.

Aerobic Capacity: Another term for maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 Max)

Debt Capacity: A default on debt and obligations by a major financial institution that disrupts the stability of the economic system.

Incapacity Benefit: A state benefit payable after the expiry of state sickness benefit if a person is still unfit to work. This replaces the former invalidity benefit and as such carries a reduced level of bene . . . View Full Definition

Milling Capacity: The maximum amount of material that a mill can produce in a unit of time.

Optimum Capacity: The amount of manufacturing output that creates the lowest cost per unit.

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Molar Heat Capacity: The heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by 1°C is called the molar heat capacity of the substance. Molar heat capacity is an intensive property with SI system u . . . View Full Definition

Carrying Value: Costs that increase with increases in the level of investment in current assets.

Heat Capacity: The heat required to raise the temperature of an object by 1°C is called the heat capacity of the object. Heat capacity is an extensive property with units of J K-1.