material integritythe original shape, form, context, content, structure and substance of a record in the specific physical property and material form in which it was…
Material misrepresentationA significant misstatement in an application form. If a company had access to the correct information at the time of application, the company might not…
material scatteringOf an electromagnetic wave, scattering that is attributable to the intrinsic properties of the material through which the wave is propagating.
MaterialsThe substances used to fabricate the various elements and details of a building
Materials (MATS)Items and components used in a recipe to make a final product.
Materials ScienceThe science of developing/altering and applying materials to obtain a resultant molecular structure with desirable physical properties and performance…
materials transfer agreementAn agreement that provides the understanding that the materials are made available only for scientific work.
maternal(muh-TUR-nul) Having to do with or coming from the mother.
maternal effectAn effect attributable to a genetic contribution of the female parent of the individual being evaluated.
Maternal gene productA product in the male organism of a gene from the X chromosome.
maternal inheritanceInheritance controlled by non-nuclear genes (e.g. mitochrondria, chloroplast ) that are transmitted only through the female line.
MATHSFAManufacturing and Testing of LWIR Hardened Seeker FPA Assemblies. 177
Matra BAE DynamicsEuropean missile manufacturer formed in 1996 from British Aerospace Dynamics and Matra of France.
matric potentialA water potential component, always of negative value, resulting from the presence of solid (often finely divided) surfaces; primarily responsible for…
matrixList of creditors names and addresses, filed with the petition.
matrix metalloproteinaseA member of a group of enzymes that can break down proteins, such as collagen, that are normally found in the spaces between cells in tissues (i.e.
Matrix tradingMatrix trading occurs when the yield spread between two categories of bonds with different levels of risk is temporarily inconsistent with what that…
matrixingThe accomplishment of a color coordinate transformation by computational, electrical, optical, or by other means. [After IEEE 100] [After SMPTE]
MATT RadioUHF radio receiver for TRAP, TOPS, and TIBS.
matteAn image or signal that represents or carries only transparent information that is intended to overlay or control another image or signal. [After SMPTE]
mature T-cell lymphomaOne of a group of aggressive (fast-growing) non-Hodgkin lymphomas that begin in mature T lymphocytes (T cells that have matured in the thymus gland and…
mature teratoma(muh-CHOOR TAYR-uh-TOH-muh) A type of benign (noncancerous) germ cell tumor (type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or eggs) that…
Mature treeAny tree with a trunk diameter of 12" or greater.
MaturityThe date on which the principal balance of a loan, bond, or other financial instrument becomes due and payable.
Maturity DateThe date as of which the principal of and interest on a security become due and payable.
matuzumabA monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
Mauna LoaAn intermittently active volcano (elevation: 13,680 feet; 4,170 meters) on the island of Hawaii.
Maunder MinimumFrom 1645 to 1715, scientists believe there was a decrease in the total energy output from the Sun, as indicated by little or no sunspot activity.
Max Parcel Level (MPL)This signifies the highest attainable level that a convective updraft can reach; therefore, it is a good indication of how tall a thunderstorm may reach.
Maxamine(MAX-uh-meen) A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions.
maximal-ratio combinerA diversity combiner in which (a) the signals from each channel are added together, (b) the gain of each channel is made proportional to the rms signal…
Maximum AttritionMaximum attrition is employed in a target-rich environment to destroy the maximum number of RVs, regardless of the type, by using all available or…
maximum block transfer timeThe maximum allowable waiting time between initiation of a block transfer attempt and completion of a successful block transfer.
maximum calling areaGeographic calling limits permitted to a particular access line based on requirements for the particular line.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs ensure that drinking water does not pose either a short-term or long-term…
Maximum controllable water surfaceThe highest reservoir water surface elevation at which gravity flows from the reservoir can be completely shut off.
Maximum credible earthquake (MCE)The largest hypothetical earthquake that may be reasonably expected to occur along a given fault or other seismic source could produce under the current…
Maximum demandThe greatest of all demands of the load that has occurred within a specified period of time.
Maximum design earthquake (MDE)The earthquake selected for design or evaluation of the structure. This earthquake would generate the most critical ground motions for evaluation of the…
maximum disengagement timeThe maximum allowable waiting time between initiation of a disengagement attempt and successful disengagement.
maximum keying frequencyIn facsimile systems, the frequency in hertz numerically equal to the spot speed divided by twice the X-dimension of the scanning spot.
Maximum size limitA fishing regulation which protects larger fish. Fish at or above stated size must be released.
Maximum Spillway DischargeSpillway discharge (cfs) when reservoir is at maximum designed water surface elevation.
maximum stuffing rateIn a bit-stream, the maximum rate at which stuffing bits can be inserted into the stream. Synonym maximum justification rate.
Maximum Sustained Surface WindWhen applied to a particular weather system, refers to the highest one-minute average wind (at an elevation of 10 meters with an unobstructed exposure)…
Maximum TemperatureThis is the highest temperature recorded during a specified period of time. Common time periods include 6, 12 and 24 hours.
maximum tolerated dose(MAK-sih-mum TAH-leh-RAY-ted â¦) The highest dose of a drug or treatment that does not cause unacceptable side effects.
Maximum Unambiguous RangeThe range from the radar at which an echo can be known unquestionably as being at that range.
Maximum Unambiguous VelocityThe highest radial velocity that can be measured unambiguously by a pulsed Doppler radar.
Maximum unit weightThe dry unit weight defined by the peak of a compaction curve. See unit weight.
maximum usable frequency (MUF)In radio transmission using reflection from the regular ionized layers of the ionosphere, the upper frequency limit that can be used for transmission…
maximum user signaling rateThe maximum rate, in bits per second, at which binary information can be transferred in a given direction between users over the telecommunications system…
Maximum water surface (maximum pool)The highest acceptable water surface elevation with all factors affecting the safety of the structure considered.
MAXTHigh temperature for the day. Usually forecast out 7 days in advance.
Maxwell's equationsA set of partial differential equations that describe and predict the behavior of electromagnetic waves in free space, in dielectrics, and at…
Mayan Long Count CalendarThe basis for the doomsday predictions, which is a nonrepeating calendar with “baktun” cycles of about 400 years -- with the 13th ending, and the 14th…
mayflyA small aquatic fly that is an important food for trout, which means it is also important for fly-anglers.
MboneAbbreviation for multicast backbone on the Internet. A part of the Internet designed to support IP multicasting by coordinating the transmission of…
MC(1) Mission Control. (2) See Midcourse phase. (3) Mission Capable (ILS term). (4) Military Committee.
MC1RA protein found in skin and eye cells that make melanin (a pigment that gives color to the skin and helps protect it from damage by ultraviolet light).