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Surge Marks: Streaks on the image from each of the sprockets holes of 35mm film caused by excessive agitation.

Second Stage Surgery: In relation to die subperiosteal implant, this refers to die reopening of the tissue, placement of the framework which was constructed, after the first stage surgery. For endosteal submerged . . . View Full Definition

Static Marks: Jagged fog marks on negatives as a result of a very dry film being rewound or unwound too rapidly.

Ripple Marks: A series of parallel or sub-parallel ridges in sand or sediment that is caused by the rhythmic or directional movement of wind or water.

Storm Surge: The local change in the elevation of the ocean along a shore due to a storm. The storm surge is measured by subtracting the astronomic tidal elevation from the total elevation. It typically . . . View Full Definition

Pre-Trade Benchmarks: Prices occurring before or at the decision to trade.

Post-Trade Benchmarks: Prices after the decision to trade.

Stress Marks: Black lines on a photographic emulsion caused by friction or pressure.

Surgery: The word 'surgery' has multiple meanings. It is the branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions which require or are amenable to operative procedures. Surgery is the work done . . . View Full Definition

Surge Protection: A capacitor device usually mounted in the conduit box to flatten the voltage surges that may occur as a result of lighting or a power supply surge (short-period peak). These surges could res . . . View Full Definition