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Second Service: The second and final of the two serves a player is allowed at the beginning of a point

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

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

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

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

Secondary Coffee Taste Sensations: Piquant to nippy, mild to delicate, tangy to tart, soft to neutral, rough to astringent, hard to acrid.

Secondary Colors: Colors obtained by mixing two primary colors green, violet, and orange.

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

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 Surgical Opinion: These are now standard benefits in many health insurance plans. It is an opinion provided by a second physician, when one physician recommends surgery to an individual.