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Diatomaceous Earth: Fossilized deposits of diatoms; used for abrasives, polishes and as a filtering agent.

Earthy: An odor taint in the coffee beans that produces a dirt-like taste sensation. Results when fats in the coffee beans absorb organic materials from the ground in the drying process during harve . . . View Full Definition

Focus (Earthquake): The point at which the rupture occurs: synonymous with hypocenter.

Earthquake Strap: A metal strap used to secure gas hot water heaters to the framing or foundation of a house. Intended to reduce the chances of having the water heater fall over in an earthquake and causing a . . . View Full Definition

Earthquake Safety Disclosure: By California law, real estate agents or owners are required to prepare a Residential Earthquake Hazards Report disclosing the earthquake safety preparedness of all houses sold in the state.

Hearth: The fireproof area directly in front of a fireplace. The inner or outer floor of a fireplace, usually made of brick, tile, or stone.

Low Earth Orbit: A term used to describe the orbital altitude range (500 to 2000 km above the surface of the Earth) of certain communications satellites.

Scorched-Earth Policy: Often used in risk arbitrage. Any technique a company that has become the target of a takeover attempt uses to make itself unattractive to the acquirer. For example, it may agree to sell off . . . View Full Definition

Rare Earth Element: A metallic element that belongs to Group 3B or to the lanthanide series.

Rare Earth: An oxide of a rare earth element.