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Death Rate: The ratio between deaths and individuals in a specified population at a particular time.

Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD): Loosely, the highest dose of a chemical that when administered to a group of test animals does not increase the death rate during a long-term study. The purpose of administering MTD is to de . . . View Full Definition

Phyto-Chemical Concentrates: Chemical constituents of plants part of its defense system, others than proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals used in human nutrition, enhance overall health, act as detoxifyi . . . View Full Definition

Piece Rate: A per-piece rate system that pays employees based on the number of pieces produced.

Photosynthetic Rate: The rate of conversion of dissolved carbon dioxide and bicarbonate ion to photosynthetic product

Phosphoglycerate (PGA): A three-carbon molecule formed when carbon dioxide is added to ribulose biphosphate (RuBP) during the dark reaction of photosynthesis (Calvin, or Calvin-Benson Cycle). PGA is converted to PG . . . View Full Definition

Plowback Rate: Related: Retention rate

Polyunsaturated Fat: A fat in which there are two or more links in the chain of carbon atoms that can be opened to accept hydrogen atoms.

Pre-Tax Rate Of Return: Gain on a security before taxes.

Potassium Citrate: Chemical used in blue and green toners.