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Pump Mix: Special concrete that will be used in a concrete pump. Generally, the mix has smaller rock aggregate than regular mix.

Mixoplankton: Planktonic organisms that can be classified at several trophic levels. For example, some ciliates can be photosynthetic but also can ingest other plankton and are heterotrophic.

Pump And Dump: In a pump and dump scheme, a scam artist manipulates the stock market by buying shares of a low-cost stock and then artificially inflating the price by spreading rumors, typically using the . . . View Full Definition

Pump Fake: When the quarterback fakes a pass and keeps the ball in his hand in an attempt to fool the defensive team.

Mixing Depth: The water depth to which wind energy evenly mixes the water column

Mixer: At its simplest level, an audio processing device used to add (combine or sum) multiple inputs into one or two outputs, complete with level controls on all inputs. From here signal processin . . . View Full Definition

Mixed Metaphor: two awkwardly-yoked metaphors, such as 'kicking the spurs of zeal on the road to Abraham's bosom.'

Mixed Precipitation: Any of the following combinations of freezing and frozen precipitation: snow and sleet, snow and freezing rain, or sleet alone. Rain may also be present.

Mixed-Use Developments (MUDS): MUDs combine office space, stores, theaters and apartment units in a single community. MUDs usually contain and offer laundry facilities, restaurants, food stores, valet shops, beauty parlor . . . View Full Definition

Pump Machine: An espresso machine that uses a pump to force brewing water at high pressure through the compacted bed of ground coffee.