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Candle Meter Second: Unit of illumination related to exposure time, more often referred to as one lux-second.

Second-To-Die Insurance: Insurance policy that, on the death of the spouse dying last, pays a death benefit to the heirs that is designed to cover estate taxes.

Secondary: Refers to the defensive 'backfield', specifically the safeties and cornerbacks. Primarily responsible for pass coverage/defense.

Secondary (Lateral) Meristems: Plant meristems that produce secondary growth from a cambium.

Secondary Cache: Also referred to as 'Level 2 cache' or 'L2'. In general, L2 cache memory resides on a separate external chip from the microprocessor chip. However, The Pentium Pro processor has an L2 cache . . . View Full Definition

Second-Preferred Stock: Preferred stock issue that has less priority in claiming dividends and assets in liquidation than another issue of preferred stock.

Secondary Cell Wall: In woody plants, a second wall inside the primary cell wall; contains alternating layers of cellulose and lignin.

Second Viennese School: Name given to composer Arnold Schoenberg and his pupils Alban Berg and Anton Webern: represents the first efforts in twelve-tone composition.

Second-Generation Teacher: Refers to any teacher of Pilates who has learned the Method directly under one of Joseph Pilates' original students, known as 'first-generation teachers.' For example, Jillian Hessel is a se . . . View Full Definition

Second-Order: The frequency attenuation that occurs at a rate of 12 db per octave.