Met: The expression of the rate of work (power output) for the human body at rest, or a metabolic equivalent. One MET is approximately equal to a person's metabolism when seated and relaxed.

 

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Met: The expression of the rate of work (power output) for the human body at rest, or a metabolic equivalent. One MET is approximately equal to a person's metabolism when seated and relaxed.

Methylacetylene Propadiene: A family of alternative fuel gases that are mixtures of two or more gases (propane, butane, butadiene, methylacetylene and propadiene). Methylacetylene propadiene is used for oxyfuel cutting . . . View Full Definition

Stop Down Metering: Ttl metering in which the light is measured at the picture-taking aperture.

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Open-Pot Method: Brewing method in which the ground coffee is steeped (not boiled) in an open pot, and separated from the brewed coffee by settling or straining.

Metallic Bond: The principal atomic bond that holds metals together.

Depth Micrometer: A micrometer in which the spindle projects through a flat, accurately machined bar used to measure the depth of holes or recesses.

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Monetary-Nonmonetary Method: Under this translation method, monetary items (e.g. cash, accounts payable and receivable, and long-term debt) are represented at the current rate, while nonmonetary items (e.g., inventory, . . . View Full Definition

Thread Pitch Diameter: The diameter of a screw thread measured from the thread pitch line on one side to the thread pitch line on the opposite side.