Sunspot Group ClassificationA: A small single unipolar sunspot or very small group of spots without penumbra. B: Bipolar sunspot group with no penumbra.
Sunspot NumberIn solar-terrestrial terms, a daily index of sunspot activity (R), defined as R = k (10 g + s) where S = number of individual spots, g = number of sunspot…
SuperSurvivable Solar Power Subsystem Demonstrator.
super classA class that is extended by one or more sub classes. All Java classes have the Object class as a super class. See super type.
Super ClusterA cluster of clusters of galaxies. A vast collection of galaxy clusters that may contain tens of thousands of galaxies spanning over a hundred million…
Super DuperA brand of lure typically used for trout fishing. It can be cast but is often trolled.
Super Insulated HousesA type of house that has massive amounts of insulation, airtight construction, and controlled ventilation without sacrificing comfort, health, or…
Super penaltySuper penalty is a civil money penalty (CMP) not to exceed $35,000 accompanied by debarment not to exceed three years as a result of any H-1B employer…
Super RadianceThe process used by a super radiant laser to generate or amplify a laser beam in a single pass through a lasant material, or, in the case of a free…
super typeA type with a child sub type. The sub-type/super-type relationship is more general than the sub-class/super-class relationship.
Super TyphoonTyphoon having maximum sustained winds of 130 knots (150 mph) or greater.
Super WindowA popular term for highly insulating window with a heat loss so low it performs better than an insulated wall in winter, since the sunlight that it admits…
superbugJargon for a particular engineered strain of Pseudomonas, in which various hydrocarbon-degrading genes, derived from different plasmids, were combined…
SupercellShort reference to Supercell Thunderstorm; potentially the most dangerous of the convective storm types.
Supercell ThunderstormPotentially the most dangerous of the convective storm types. Storms possessing this structure have been observed to generate the vast majority of…
superclassA class from which a particular class is derived, perhaps with one or more classes in between. See also subclass, subtype.
supercoilThe conformation of a double-stranded DNA molecule placed under torsional stress as a result of interactions with protein s.
Supercoiled plasmidThe predominant in vivo form of plasmid, in which the plasmid is coiled around histone-like proteins.
SuperconductivityThe abrupt and large increase in electrical conductivity exhibited by some metals as the temperature approaches absolute zero.
SupercoolTo cool a liquid below its freezing point without solidification or crystallization.
Supercooled Liquid WaterIn the atmosphere, liquid water can survive at temperatures colder than 0 degrees Celsius; many vigorous storms contain large amounts of supercooled…
Supercritical flowThose conditions of flow for which the depths are less than critical and the velocities are greater than critical.
superencryption[The] process of encrypting encrypted information. Note: [This process] occurs when a message, encrypted off-line, is transmitted over a secured, on-line…
SuperficialAffecting cells on the surface. Not invasive.
superfractionated radiation therapy(SOO-per FRAK-shuh-NAYT-ed RAY-dee-AY-shun THAYR-uh-pee) Radiation therapy that gives smaller doses (fractions) of radiation more often than standard…
superframe (SF)In T-carrier, a synchronization frame that delineates 12 DS1 frames. [J. Beaty, FAA] 2.
Superfund Chemical Data Matrix (SCDM)The Superfund Chemical Data Matrix (SCDM) is a source for factor values and benchmark values applied when evaluating potential National Priorities List…
Superfund Job Training Initiative (SUPERJTI)The Superfund Job Training Initiative's (SuperJTI) mission is to provide or support job training opportunities for economically disadvantaged citizens…
SupergeneA group of neighboring genes on a chromosome that tend to be inherited together and sometimes are functionally related.
supergroup distribution frame (SGDF)In frequency-division multiplexing (FDM), the distribution frame that provides terminating and interconnecting facilities for group modulator output…
Superheated steamSteam at a given pressure which is above the temperature which corresponds to boiling temperature at that given pressure.
superhighwaySee National Information Infrastructure.
Superior Certification Authority (CA)In a hierarchical PKI, a Certification Authority who has certified the certificate signature key of another CA, and who constrains the activities of that…
superior vena cavaThe large vein that carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest to the heart.
superior vena cava syndromeA condition in which a tumor presses against the superior vena cava (the large vein that carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest to the heart).
superluminescent LEDA light-emitting diode in which there is stimulated emission with amplification but insufficient feedback for oscillations to build up to achieve lasing…
SupernatantThe soluble liquid &action of a sample after centrifugation or precipitation of insoluble solids.
SupernaturalTypically referring to spiritual or religious matters, the laws of nature do not apply to this realm.
SupernovaSupernova refers to several types of stellar (meaning star) explosions that produce extremely bright objects that decline to invisibility over weeks or…
SuperradianceThe process used by a superradiant laser to generate or amplify a laser beam in a single pass through a lasant material, or, in the case of a free…
Superradiant Laser (SRL)A laser in which the beam passes through the lasant only once; mirrors are not required for the operation of such a laser, as they are with more…
SuperrefractionBending of the radar beam in the vertical which is greater than sub-standard refractive conditions.
supersaturated airA condition that occurs in the atmosphere when the relative humidity is greater that 100 percent.
supersectorAn oversized sector written on a diskette, as part of a method of copy protection. [2382-pt.8]
SupersedeasPreventing or annulling; a writ to stay a legal proceeding.
Supersedeas bondA bond given by an appellant in order to obtain a stay of the judgment awarded at trial and for the purpose of ensuring that if the appellant loses the…
supersession[In security,] scheduled or unscheduled replacement of a COMSEC aid with a different edition. [INFOSEC-99]
SuperspeedwayA NASCAR racetrack that is more than 2 miles long.
supertypeThe supertypes of a type are all the interfaces and classes that are extended or implemented by that type. See also subtype, superclass.
superuserThe person whom the "operating system" will let do almost anything. Typically your system administrator or someone pretending to be your system…
superuser do (sudo)Allows a system administrator to give certain users (or groups of users) the ability to run some (or all) commands as root or another user while logging…
Supervised Caseworkanalysis performed by a member under the supervision of a certified analyst. This is generally performed as part of training or as part of an assessment…
Supervised clusteringSupervised clustering provides a grouped view based on pre-defined categories, and maps results to pre-determined categories (that is, category…
Supervised LenderA person authorized to make or take assignments of most consumer loans and residential mortgages, either under a license issued by the Administrator…
Supervised LoansConsumer loans, including loans made with open-end credit, in which the finance charge is greater than 12.
Supervised releaseA term of supervised release must be ordered by the court when required by statute or following a sentence of more than one year in prison.
Supervised visitationa form of visitation in which an adult supervisor must be present when the child is visiting with the non-custodial parent.
Supervisory controlA system used to monitor conditions and operate mechanical features associated with a facility from a location other than at the site.
supervisory programA program, usually part of an operating system, that controls the execution of other routines and regulates work scheduling, input-output operations…
Supervisory ProgramsComputer programs that have the primary function of scheduling, allocating, and controlling system resources rather than processing data to produce…
supervisory signalingSpecific electrical conditions (called "on-hook" and "off-hook") at the NI (network interface) that are used to control call states and processes. [T1.
supervisory signalsSignals used to indicate, or to indicate and control, the various operating states of the circuits or circuit combinations involved in a particular…
SupplantingSupplanting is defined as replacing state or local funds that otherwise would have been spent on law enforcement purposes with Federal COPS funds.
SupplementA supplement is an application to allow a company to make changes in a product that already has an approved new drug application (NDA).
Supplement NumberA supplement number is associated with an existing FDA New Drug Application (NDA) number.
Supplement TypeCompanies are allowed to make changes to drugs or their labels after they have been approved.
Supplemental AppropriationBudget authority provided in an appropriations act in addition to regular or continuing appropriations already provided.
Supplemental irrigation service landIrrigable land now receiving, or to receive, an additional or reregulated supply of water through facilities constructed by or to be constructed by the…
supplemental nutrition(SUH-pleh-MEN-tul noo-TRIH-shun) A substance or product that is added to a person's diet to make sure they get all the nutrients they need.
supplemental oxygen therapy(SUH-pleh-MEN-tul OK-sih-jen THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment in which a storage tank of oxygen or a machine called a compressor is used to give oxygen to people…
Supplemental PagesPages which are indexed in Google but do not exist at this time. But during searching for a particular thing they are shown in the search result pages.
supplemental registersecondary trademark register for the USPTO. It allows for registration of certain marks that are not eligible for registration on the Principal Register…
Supplemental ResultsDocuments which generally are trusted less and rank lower than documents in the main search index.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)A monthly benefit paid by Social Security to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or 65 or older.
supplemental, minority, and additional viewsSenate Rule XXVI requires that, when a committee (other than the Appropriations Committee) reports a measure, committee members may have three days to…
Supplementary HeatA heat source, such as a space heater, used to provide more heat than that provided by a primary heating source.
Supplements to wages and salariesConsists of employer contributions for employee pension and insurance funds and employer contributions for government social insurance.
SupplierThe actual producer and seller of a unit of travel merchandise, such as a carrier, hotel or sightseeing operator.
SupplyThe availability of services or goods at centers. An example of a type of supply is the availability of milk at grocery stores, cars at a car dealer, or…
Supply DuctThe duct(s) of a forced air heating/cooling system through which heated or cooled air is supplied to rooms by the action of the fan of the central heating…
Supply SideTechnologies that pertain to the generation of electricity.
supportFor dependency test purposes, support includes food, clothing, shelter, education, medical and dental care, recreation, and transportation.
Support EquipmentAll system equipment required to support the ground and flight phases of the mission.
support groupA group of people with similar disease who meet to discuss how better to cope with their disease and treatment.
Support PersonnelIndividuals, in addition to operators, trainers, and maintainers, who are directly associated with an operational system(s), and who are critical to its…