Swiss Water Process: A trademarked decaffeination method that removes caffeine from coffee beans using hot water, steam, and activated charcoal rather than chemicals or solvents.

 

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Swiss Water Process: A trademarked decaffeination method that removes caffeine from coffee beans using hot water, steam, and activated charcoal rather than chemicals or solvents.

Decaffeination Processes: Specialty coffees are decaffeinated in the green state, currently by one of four methods. The direct solvent method involves treating the beans with solvent, which selectively unites with th . . . View Full Definition

Swiss Options And Financial Futures Exchange (SOFFEX): Computer linking system between the former stock exchange trading floors in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, Switzerland so that trades can be carried out among traders on all three of the trading floors.

Swissy: The Swiss derivatives market with the first fully electronic trading system in the world, now called Eurex Zurich AG.

Tidewater: Water activated by the tide generating forces and/or water affected by the resulting tide, especially in coastal and estuarine areas. Also, a general term often applied to the land and water . . . View Full Definition

Swiss Electronic Bourse (EBS): Bank borrowing facility to provide finance while the firm replaces U.S. commercial paper with eurocommercial paper.

Soda Water: Salted water or water with other aditives often added to many mix drinks.

Surface Water: Water on the surface of the earth, such as in lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, and springs [compare with groundwater].

Swiss Ball: An inflatable rubber ball usually two to three feet in diameter (60-90cm) used for support during exercises.  They are also referred to as exercise balls or physio balls.

Swiss Cheese Ball: A ball with many holes in it, used to determine the proper fit for a bowler so a custom ball can be drilled .