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virtual observatory
(Encyclopedia) virtual observatory, a collection of integrated astronomical data archives and software tools that utilize computer networks to create an environment in which research can be conducted…parimutuel betting
(Encyclopedia) parimutuel bettingparimutuel bettingpărˌĭmy&oomacr;ˈty&oomacr;ĕl [key], system of cooperative wagering invented (c.1870) in France by Pierre Oller. According to the system, the…Horatio Clifford CLAYPOOL, Congress, OH (1859-1921)
CLAYPOOL Horatio Clifford , a Representative from Ohio; born in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio, February 9, 1859; attended the common schools, and was graduated from the normal school at Lebanon,…Henry Luther DICKEY, Congress, OH (1832-1910)
DICKEY Henry Luther , a Representative from Ohio; born in South Salem, Ross County, Ohio, October 29, 1832; moved with his parents to Washington Court House, Ohio, in 1836; moved to Greenfield,…vapor pressure
(Encyclopedia) vapor pressure, pressure exerted by a vapor that is in equilibrium with its liquid. A liquid standing in a sealed beaker is actually a dynamic system: some molecules of the liquid are…erythroblastosis fetalis
(Encyclopedia) erythroblastosis fetaliserythroblastosis fetalisərĭthˌrəblăstōˈsĭs [key], hemolytic disease of a newborn infant caused by blood group incompatibility between mother and child. Although…brownie
(Encyclopedia) brownie, in Celtic folklore, household spirit associated with farmsteads. Brownies help with chores, but, if criticized, they will make mischief, such as spoiling crops. If payment…diminishing returns, law of
(Encyclopedia) diminishing returns, law of, in economics, law stating that if one factor of production is increased while the others remain constant, the overall returns will relatively decrease…Homer E. ABELE, Congress, OH (1916-2000)
ABELE Homer E. , a Representative from Ohio; born in Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, November 21, 1916; graduated from Wellston High School, Wellston, Ohio, 1934; attended Ohio University, Athens…wages
(Encyclopedia) wages, payment received by an employee in exchange for labor. It may be in goods or services but is customarily in money. The term in a broad sense refers to what is received in any…