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Agnisar Kriya : One of the shatkarmas (cleansing practices) -intestinal cleansing.

Permanence Tests: Methods of establishing whether long term permanence of an image has been achieved.

Permanent Current: A current that runs continuously and is independent of tides and other temporary causes. Permanent currents include the general surface circulation of the oceans.

Permanent Financing: Long-term financing using either debt or equity.

Permalloy Tape Head: A cassette tape head constructed of permalloy, an alloy made primarily of nickel and iron, used for its superior high wear resistance and permeability, offering superior frequency response a . . . View Full Definition

Permadeath: A blend of 'permanent' and 'death.' The act of a player choosing to have his character be killed off for good, and not revived or respawned in any way.

Perlette (Seedless): Tablegrape derived from a cross of Queen of the Vineyard and Sultanina, commonly grown in California, Germany and France. Has larger berries than Thompson Seedless, usually ripening in Augus . . . View Full Definition

PERLS: Principal Exchange-Rated-Linked Securities

Permanent Hardness: Water hardness that remains after boiling the water, mainly due to dissolved calcium sulfate. Chlorides also contribute to permanent hardness.

Permanent Insurance: Permanent insurance is a life insurance policy that provides a death benefit as long as you live, or in some cases until you turn 100, provided you continue to pay the required premiums. Wit . . . View Full Definition