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Heat Engine: A device that transfers heat from a place of high temperature to a place of lower temperature and does mechanical work in the process.

Open-Air Theater: An amphitheater, especially the unroofed public playhouses in the suburbs of London. Shakespeare's Globe and the Rose are two examples.

Myelin Sheath: Layers of specialized glial cells, called Schwann cells, that coat the axons of many neurons.

Overheating: An economy that is growing very quickly, with the risk of high inflation.

Molar Heat Capacity: The heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by 1°C is called the molar heat capacity of the substance. Molar heat capacity is an intensive property with SI system u . . . View Full Definition

Pay Per Click Search Engine (PPCSE): Search engine where results are ranked according to the bid amount and advertisers are charged only when a searcher clicks on the search listing.

Radiant Heating: A method of heating, usually consisting of a forced hot water system with pipes placed in the floor, wall, or ceiling. Also electrically heated panels.

Radial Engine: A reciprocating aircraft engine in which all of the cylinders are arranged radially, or spoke-like, around a small crankcase. Also referred to as round engines.

Process Reengineering: The process of improving business practices or methods by creating and implementing new processes or making changes to existing processes.

Meta Search Engine: A search engine which gathers the results of other search engines to provide an wider range of results