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Peak Gust: The highest instantaneous wind speed observed or recorded.

Peak Flow: The maximum instantaneous discharge of a stream at a specific location. Corresponds to the highest stage of a flood.

Peak Contraction: Exercising a muscle until it cramps by using shortened movements.

Outside Speaker: The 'speaker' of a poem or story presented in third-person point of view, i.e., the imaginary voice that speaks of other characters in the third person (as he / she / they) without ever reve . . . View Full Definition

Osha root (Ligusticum porteri): Reduces inflammation of the throat and mucous membranes, increases elimination of toxins throughout the spores of the skin, acts like a bronchial dilator.

Peak: Highest-usage period of the business day when a cellular system carries the most calling traffic.

Peak Power Handling (Max): Peak power handling refers to the amount of power a speaker is estimated to handle during a brief high-intensity musical burst. Since this can vary with both frequency and amplitude, it is a . . . View Full Definition

Surround Speakers: In a home theater system, the speakers located beside or behind the listening/viewing position. These speakers can be mounted on the walls, placed on stands, or set on bookshelves. They help . . . View Full Definition

Satellite Speaker: A small speaker with limited bass response that's often designed to be used with a matching subwoofer.

Ripple (Speaker): The maximum deviation from flat response, measured in decibels-it indicates the port's effect on woofer output.