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Is NASA an executive agency?
In my experience the term 'executive agency' is for certain bureaus in the British government. Since NASA is a part of the US government it would not be an executive agency under this definition. If you mean, is it an agency falling under the US Executive Branch (under the President) then yes, it falls under the President.
What does the term gibbous moon mean?
it is a moon phase
What is meant by the term satellites state?
a weak country under the influence of a strong country
What does the term solar mean?
Solar is a term used to define anything that relates to the sun. Solar panels and heat, relies on energy from the sun.
How did infrared get its name?
The term was coined in 1882, meaning "under red" as in "below the color red's spectrum".
What is meant by the term magnification?
Magnification indicates the magnifying, or enlargement, of a particular object with the aid of a tool, typically a magnifying glass. Magnification also occurs when something, such as a cell, is observed under a microscope
What does hand lens mean in science?
A hand lens is a magnifying glass, archaic term. It makes things like bugs look bigger. You carry it in your hand.
What does the term kristallancht mean in English?
Night of Broken Glass
What is the word origin for hand lens?
A hand lens is nothing more than a hand-held magnifying glass. The term "hand lens" is used primarily in a laboratory setting. The lens, or glass, is set into a frame with a handle attached. The fictional Sherlock Holmes popularized the hand lens, or magnifyng glass when looking for clues to solve a mystery.
What do we mean by the term ‘Down Under’?
maybe fart
From what language is in vitro derived?
"In vitro" came from the Latin and it's literal definition in English is "In glass". It's a term use in experimental biology to speak about isolate particles put under glass. Like the expression "In vitro baby" (baby conceived under glass).
What kristallnacht mean?
The term kristallnacht means the night of the broken glass. It was the night Jewish shops and synagogues were attacked by the Nazi's leaving the streets covered in glass.
What is meant by a 'looking glass'?
A looking glass is another term for a mirror or reflective surface that allows you to see your own image when you look into it. It is often used figuratively to refer to self-reflection or introspection.
What does the term eagle mean?
2 under par on one hole.
What does the term under the rose mean?
it basically refer to something done secretively.
What is the term for one stroke under par?
For a round of golf- one under. For a given hole- a birdie.
What does duii mean?
driving under influence of intoxicants this term is only used in Oregon
