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81specific gravity — n the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of some substance (as pure water) taken as a standard when both densities are obtained by weighing in air * * * the ratio, more correctly known as relative density, of the density of a… …
82specific tariff — UK US noun [C or U] TAX ► SPECIFIC TAX(Cf. ↑specific tax) …
83Specific surface energy — specific surface energy, also known as surface free energy, is the amount of increase of free energy when the area of surface increases by every unit area. It can be calculate using Stefan s formula. Specific surface energy is the same as surface …
84Specific Latent Heat of Fusion — is the energy needed to convert 1 kg of a substance from solid or to liquid without a change in its temperature.Specific Latent Heat of Vaporization is the energy needed to convert 1 kg of a substance from solid or liquid to a gas (vaporizating)… …
85specific implement — the primary remedy for breach of contract in Scotland, differing in this respect from England where it is damages. It is enforced by interdict for negative obligations and a decree ad fac tum praestandum for positive obligations, both of which… …
86specific charge — A lien or security interest in a specific piece of property that can be distinguished from other pieces of property. For example, security over a vehicle. (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 …
87specific legacy — UK US noun [C] LAW ► a particular named object or asset that is given to someone out of the general assets of someone who has died: »He added a codicil to his will giving specific legacies of €10,000 to each of his children. → Compare GENERAL… …
88specific denial — see denial Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
89specific jurisdiction — see jurisdiction Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
90specific lien — see lien Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
