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Vent Hole: An extra hole drilled to relieve suction in the thumb hole; not a gripping hole.

Bumped and Vented: See discussion of Bumped above. Many higher power speakers have a vent hole in the center Pole Piece of the magnet. When viewed from the back, there is usually a screen over the hole to prev . . . View Full Definition

Rust Preventative Paint: The first coat of paint applied directly to iron or steel structures to slow down or prevent rust.

Secondary Prevention: Activities targeted to prevent breakdowns and dysfunctions among families who have been identified as at risk for abuse and neglect.

Seventh Chord: Four-note combination consisting of a triad with another third added on top: spans a seventh between its lowest and highest tones.

Retail Inventory Method: A procedure for estimating the dollar amount of ending inventory: the ending inventory at retail prices is converted to a cost basis by using a ratio of the cost and the retail prices of goo . . . View Full Definition

Property Inventory: A list of personal property with corresponding values and initial costs often used to substantiate insurance claim and tax losses.

Preventive Treatment: Any action taken by the patient, assisted by the dentist, hygienist, and the office staff that serves to prevent dental or other disease. Sealants, cleanings and space maintainers are exampl . . . View Full Definition

Primary Prevention: Activities geared to a sample of the general population to prevent child abuse and neglect from occurring. Also referred to as 'universal prevention.'

Preventive Dentistry: Education and treatment devoted to and concerned with preventing the development of dental disease.