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Termite Shield: A shield, usually of galvanized metal, placed in or on a foundation wall or around pipes to prevent the passage of termites.

Termite Inspection: A visable check of a property for the presence of termites. Usually performed by a licensed exterminator. Buyers often make a termite inspection a condition of a sales contract, and require . . . View Full Definition

Tax Shield: Legal methods taxpayers can use to reduce tax liabilities. An example is the use of depreciation of assets.

Termites: Wood eating insects that superficially resemble ants in size and general appearance, and live in colonies.

Video Shielding: A way of containing a speaker's magnetic energy inside its enclosure. This is usually achieved by placing another speaker magnet back-to-back with the existing one so that the two magnetic f . . . View Full Definition

Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP): The most common and inexpensive network cabling, available for multiple category standards such as 3, 5, 5e and 6. Utilizes twisted copper wires to try and avoid interference on the line.

Subterranean Termites: A type of termite that nests underground.

Shielding: Electrons in orbitals with high penetration can shield the nucleus from less penetrating electrons. Because they are closer to the nucleus on average, they repel those farther away and lesse . . . View Full Definition

Interest Tax Shield: The reduction in income taxes that results from the tax-deductibility of interest payments.

Endshield: The part of the motor housing which supports the bearing and acts as a protective guard to the electrical and rotating parts inside the motor. This part is frequently called the 'end bracket . . . View Full Definition