Related Words

MOP: Stands for major opportunity point at 0-30.

Thermoplastic: A polymer that softens or melts on heating, and becomes rigid again on cooling. Thermoplastic polymer chains are not cross-linked. Polystyrene is a thermoplastic.

Hemophilia: A human sex-linked recessive genetic disorder that results in the absence of certain blood-clotting factors, usually Factor VII. Hemophiliacs suffer from an inability to clot their blood.

Chromophore: A group or substructure on a molecule that is responsible for the absorption of light.

Homophony: Music written to be sung or played in unison.

Homophonic: Texture with principal melody and accompanying harmony, as distinct from polyphony.

Thermoply: Exterior laminated sheathing nailed to the exterior side of the exterior walls. Normally ¼ ' thick, 4 X 8 or 4 x 10 sheets with an aluminumized surface.

Moped: A pedal assisted motorcycle of less than 50cc.

Mop Up Work: This term refers to a relief pitching appearance where the relief pitcher’s team is down by an insurmountable number of runs.

Phonogram: A written symbol that indicates a spoken sound. Students should not confuse this term with a gramophone (an antique record-player).