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Dense Fog Advisory: Advisory issued when fog reduces visibility to 1/8 mile or less, creating possible hazardous conditions.

Medical Advisory Committee: Committee whose purpose is to review general medical management issues brought to it by the medical director.

National Agricultural Research Extension Education And Economics Advisory Board: A 30-member board established by the FAIR Act of 1996 to replace three previous advisory committees. The Board advises USDA on national priorities and policies related to agricultural resear . . . View Full Definition

Local-State Governmental Advisory Committee (LSGAC): An FCC-established group that is working on an antenna-siting solution. The LSGAC will advise carriers and communities on antenna siting.

National Market Advisory Board: Group that advises the SEC on establishing a national exchange market system, which is a highly automated, continuous national exchange, but that preserves the regional exchanges.

Investment Advisory Service: A business that specializes in providing investment advice for a fee. All advisers of an advisory service must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Freezing Fog: Used to describe the phenomena when fog is present and the air temperature is below 0°C. It is reported as 'FZFG' in an observation and on the METAR.

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis): Antimicrobial, a bitter herb whose root is an anticarrhal, tonic, used as a antibiotic, contains berberine effective against Helobacter pylori (often responsible for recurrent ulcers) and gi . . . View Full Definition

Ground Fog: Fog created when radiational cooling at the earth's surface lowers the temperature of the air near the ground to or below its initial dew point. Primarily takes place at night or early morning.

Ice Fog: Fog that is composed of minute ice particles. It occurs in very low temperatures under clear, calm conditions in the polar latitudes and may produce a halo around the sun or moon.