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Q Ratio Or Tobins Q Ratio: Market value of a firm's assets divided by replacement value of the firm's assets. Named after James Tobin of Yale University.

Physical Deterioration: A reduction in a propertys value resulting from a decline in physical condition, can be caused by action of the elements or by ordinary wear and tear.

Photosynthetic Quotient: In photosynthesis, the moles of oxygen produced, divided by the moles of carbon dioxide assimilated

Photorespiration: Enhanced respiration of plants in the light relative to dark respiration

Photo-Transistor: Light sensitive electronic component which functions as a switch. Used for slave firing of electronic flash heads.

Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS): A national system of current, water level, and other oceanographical and meteorological sensors telemetering data in real-time to central locations for storage, processing, and dissemination . . . View Full Definition

Physical Work: Activities which are somewhat difficult yet nonspecific to sport. They do fatigue the body at times and may generate some forms of physical fitness benefits.

Piano Quartet: Standard chamber ensemble of piano with violin, viola and cello.

Phytoremediation: The systematic use of plants to treat environmental contamination. It is being investigated as a potential low-cost technology to help meet environmental regulations. For example, it has bee . . . View Full Definition

Physician-Hospital Organization (PHO): A joint venture between a hospital and many or all of its admitting physicians whose primary purpose is contract negotiations with MCOs and marketing.