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C Curve: The torso forms a 'C' shape with concavity in front of the body.

Paper Characteristic Curve: Describes a graphical relationship between exposure values and image density of a printing paper. Each brand of paper may have a different initial characteristic curve. The shape of the curv . . . View Full Definition

Film Characteristic Curve: Describes a graphical relationship between the logarithm of the exposure value (horizontal axis) and density (vertical axis) of film. Each brand of film exhibits a different characteristic curve.

G Curve: Average gradient of a characteristic curve, describing similar characteristics to gamma, but measuring the slope from a line joining the lower and upper limits of the curve actually used in practice.

Harmonic Analyzer: A machine designed for the resolution of a periodic curve into its harmonic constituents. Now performed by electronic digital computer.

Noncompetitive Imports: A term used by the Economic Research Service in its reporting of agricultural trade statistics to refer to imports of commodities not produced in the United States. Commodities such as tea, . . . View Full Definition

Noncash Charge: A cost, such as depreciation, depletion, and amortization, that does not involve any cash outflow.

Noncallable: When a bond is noncallable, the issuer cannot redeem it before the stated maturity date. Some bonds have call protection for their full term, and others for a fixed period — often ten years. . . . View Full Definition

Noncompliance: Failure to follow equal employment opportunity or affirmative action guidelines and the regulations applicable to them.

Nonbasic Commodities: Commodities other than basic commodities for which USDA is authorized to provide price support in permanent law. This includes soybeans and other oilseeds, milk, sugar beets, and sugarcane.