Glossary
Terms starting with G
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- GENERATION COMPANY (GENCO)
- A regulated or non-regulated entity (depending upon the industry structure) that operates and maintains existing generating plants. The Genco may own the generation plants or interact with the short term market on behalf of plant owners. In the context of…
- GENERATION DISPATCH AND CONTROL
- Aggregating and dispatching (sending off to some location) generation from various generating facilities, providing backups and reliability services. Ancillary services include the provision of reactive power, frequency control, and load following.(Also see…
- GENERIC AUTO PARTS
- Auto crash parts produced by firms that are not associated with car manufacturers. Insurers consider these parts, when certified, at least as good as those that come from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). They are often cheaper than the identical…
- Generic Mark Information
- The common names for a particular type or class of goods, generic in nature, and that are in the public domain. Generic terms and marks cannot have trademark status.
- Genericide Information
- Genericide refers to the loss or cancellation of a trademark that no longer distinguishes the owner’s goods, such as trademark names that eventually become household names.
- genetic code
- linear sequences of three nucleotides (triplets) that specify amino acids or termination (nonsense) codons during the process of translation at the ribosome. The correspondence between nucleotide triplets in DNA and amino acids in protein.
- genetic dissection
- The use of mutation and recombination to piece together the various components of a given biological function.
- genetic engineering
- Popular term for recombinant DNA technology.
- genetic fine structure
- The structure of the gene analyzed at the level of the smallest units of recombination and mutation (nucleotides).
- genetic load
- The relative decrease in the mean fitness of a population due to the presence of genotypes that have less than the highest fitness
- genetic map
- A linear designation of sites within a chromosome or genome, based upon the various frequencies of recombination between genetic markers. See linkage map
- genetic marker
- allele, DNA marker or cytogenetic marker used as experimental probe to keep track of an individual, a tissue, a cell, a nucleus, a chromosome, or a gene.
- genetic polymorphism
- The occurrence together in the same population of more than one allele or genetic marker at the same locus with the least frequent allele or marker occurring more frequently than can be accounted for by mutation alone.
- genetic variance
- Phenotypic variance resulting from the presence of different genotypes in the population.
- genetics
- (1) The study of genes through their variation. (2) The study of inheritance.
- genic balance theory
- The theory of Bridges that the sex of a fruit fly is determined by the relative number of X chromosomes and autosomal sets.
- genome
- The entire complement of genetic material in a chromosome set. The entire genetic complement of a prokaryote, virus, mitochondrion or chloroplast or the haploid nuclear genetic complement of a eukaryotic species.
- genomic library
- A set of cloned fragments representing the entire genome of an organism
- genophore
- The chromosome (genetic material) of prokaryotes and viruses.
- genotype
- The specific allelic composition of a cell, either of the entire cell or more commonly for a certain gene or a set of genes. The genes that an organism possesses.
- genre
- The term used to identify a general category of music that shares similar performance forces, formal structures, and/or style-for example, "string quartet" or " 1 2-bar blues."
- Genuine Pearl
- Pearls are the result of an incredible natural process that occurs within an oyster's shell. The process begins with some kind of irritant (perhaps a grain of sand or small parasite) being introduced into the oyster's shell. In response to the invasion, the…
- GEOTHERMAL ELEMENT
- an element of a county general plan consisting of a statement of geothermal development policies, including a diagram or diagrams and text setting forth objectives, principles, standards, and plan proposals, including a discussion of environmental damages…
- GEOTHERMAL GRADIENT
- The change in the earth's temperature with depth. As one goes deeper, the earth becomes hotter.
- Geranium
- A mild astringent with antiseptic properties; promotes healing.
- germ-line theory
- A theory to account for the high degree of antibody variability found in population. The germ-line theory suggests that every B lymphocyte has all the genes for every type of immunoglobulin but transcribes only one. See somatic mutation theory.
- german equatorial mount
- a mount in which the declination axis sits on top of the polar axis, with the telescope on one end of the declination axis and a counterweight on the other
- germinal mutation
- mutation occurring in cells that are destined to develop into gametes.
- Gerrymander Information
- The drawing of political boundaries without specific regard to geography but paying instead attention to the political affinity of the persons in the district. Consequently, bias more or less dictates that the boundaries are very strange shapes so that…
- Ghee
- A form of clarified butter used in Indian cookery. The clarified butter (the butter is slowly melted, thereby separating the milk solids, which sink to the bottom of the pan, from the golden liquid on the surface) is simmered until all the moisture…
- giant molecular cloud
- interstellar clouds of cold gas and dust that contain tens or hundreds of thousands of solar masses
- gibbous
- the phase of the moon between first quarter and last quarter, when the moon appears more than half illuminated
- Giemsa stain
- A complex of stains specific for the phosphate groups of DNA.
- GIF
- (Graphics Interchange Format) A graphic file format invented by Compuserve. One of the most widely used formats for internet and web. Uses a lossless compression method, thus ensuring that the quality of the image is not lowered.
- Gift Taxes Information
- Gift tax is a federal tax imposed on the giver of large gifts.
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet is the Ethernet standard implementation that runs at 1000Mbps.
- Gigabyte (Gb)
- 1024 Megabytes.
- GIGAWATT (GW)
- One thousand megawatts (1,000 MW) or, one million kilowatts (1,000,000 kW) or one billion watts (1,000,000,000 watts) of electricity. One gigawatt is enough to supply the electric demand of about one million average California homes.
- GIGAWATT-HOUR (GWH)
- One million kilowatt-hours of electric power. California's electric utilities generated a total of about 270,000 gigawatt-hours in 1988.
- Ginger
- A spice that comes from the rhizome (a thick underground stem) of the Zingiber officinale plant. Ginger can be used fresh (often called root ginger or ginger root) or dried and ground to a powder. Ginger adds a touch of heat to both sweet and savoury dishes…
- Ginseng
- Considered to be a tonic. Believed to be nourishing due to its vitamin and hormone content. It is taken orally and is also felt to have energy boosting capabilities.
- GLASS INSURANCE
- Coverage for glass breakage caused by all risks; fire and war are sometimes excluded. Insurance can be bought for windows, structural glass, leaded glass, and mirrors. Available with or without a deductible.
- GLAZING
- A covering of transparent or translucent material (typically glass or plastic) used for admitting light.
- glissando
- Rapid sliding from one note to another, usually on continuous-pitch instruments such as the trombone or violin, but also on discrete-pitch instruments such as the piano or harp.
- GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
- Gradual changing of global climates due to buildup of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere. Carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels has reached levels greater than what can be absorbed by green plants and the seas.
- Globe artichoke
- The globe artichoke is related to the thistle. Its leaves are eaten, along with the bottom part of the flower, called the heart (which you can also buy tinned). It makes a delicious starter simply boiled whole and served with melted butter, mayonnaise…
- globular cluster
- a roughly spherical congregation of hundreds of thousands of stars; most globular clusters consist of old stars and exist in a galaxy’s halo
- Gluon
- The carrier particle of the strong interactions.
- Gluten
- Gluten is a mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, in particular wheat. It's a key factor in the success in all kinds of baking because it's gluten that absorbs liquid, giving dough its elasticity and strength. The kneading process helps to…
- Glycerin
- Used in moisturizers due to its water binding capabilities.
- Glycolic Acid
- Reduces build up of excess dead skin cells.
- Glycolic Peel
- Used to help peel or exfoliate the skin, making it appear more youthful.
- Gnocchi
- A sort of pasta for potato lovers - these are small Italian dumplings usually made from potato, flour (traditionally buckwheat flour) and egg and shaped into small ovals with a ridged pattern on one side. They can also be made from semolina, as Roman cooks…
- Gold Finish
- A type finish that gives jewellery the appearance of gold.
- Gold Trading & Precious Metals Markets
- Gold Trading and precious metals markets are a very good investment. These markets deal in real assets as an alternative to other markets. Gold trading options include gold futures, gold coin, and gold bullion. Gold trading is also useful as a hedge against…
- Gold-Filled
- Gold-filled jewellery is made by joining or bonding (under heat and pressure) layers of a karat gold to a base metal. This "sandwich" is then rolled or drawn to the desired thickness.
- Gold-Plated
- Gold-plated jewellery is made by bonding 10-karat or better gold to a base metal. The karat gold content may be less than 1/20, but must be properly identified as a percentage of the total content.
- Golden Seal
- Herb used as a mild antiseptic.
- GOODWILL
- Defined by the Internal Revenue Service as any amount paid for a business that exceeds the fair market value of hard assets. The law allows goodwill to be apportioned to such items as trademarks, patents, copyrights, customer lists, name recognition, concept…
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