Glossaries and information
Beer Dictionary
AAU – Alpha Acid Units. A measurement of bitterness. AAU = hop AA% x Ounces added to the boil. This formula does not consider wort gravity, boil time and so on. Abbey – Belgian ale, brewed in a commercial secular brewery. ABV – Alcohol by volume. This is a measurement of the percent of alcohol [...]
Wine Dictionary
Acetic: Vinegary taste or smell that develops when a wine is overexposed to air. Acidity: All wines naturally contain acids, which should be in proper balance with fruit and other components. Sufficient acidity gives liveliness and crispness and is critical for wines to age. Aftertaste: The flavor impression the wine leaves after it is swallowed. [...]
Harry Potter Dictionary
Abbott, Hannah: Hufflepuff prefect; first to receive a Calming Draught from Madame Pomfrey for nervousness due to impending O.W.L.s. Abercrombie, Euan : First year student; lives in Gryffindor. Abraxan Horse: Big winged beasts. Accidental Magic Reversal Squad: A group that reverses bad magic. Agrippa: Name of a wizard depicted on a wizard trading card. Animagus [...]
Dictionary of Engineering
Abutment: the outermost end supports on a bridge, which carry the load from the deck Aluminum: a lightweight chemical element (Al); the most abundant metallic element in the Earth’s crust Anchorage: a secure fixing, usually made of reinforced concrete to which the cables are fastened Aqueduct: a bridge or channel for conveying water, usually over [...]
Fashion Dictionary
A-Line Dress: Form-fitting bodice that flares out from the waistline to a full skirt. A-Line Skirt/Fit and Flare Skirt: A skirt that is fitted at the waist and flares out in an A-line or tulip shape at the hem. Appliqu: Stitching in which a design is created by sewing pieces of fabric (or other materials) [...]
Dictionary of Seinfeld Terms and Fun Facts
Airport Pickup: 1) a binding social contract to pick someone up at the airport 2) a commitment that someone makes after foolishly betting a friend on something that they have no chance of attaining (ex. a short man betting that he can jump up and touch an awning) Anti-Dentite: someone who is prejudiced against people [...]
Dictionary of Body Art
316L: stainless steel is commonly used in applications requiring high corrosion and heat resistance, toughness and long life. A virtually non-magnetic material, 316L applications include a wide variety of medical devices, hardware components and small tools. alcohol (rubbing alcohol): Alcohol does not sterilize and is inappropriate for piercings. It merely moves the germs around; it [...]
Dictionary of TV Terms and Definitions
1080p: 1080p is a high-definition video format with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The “p” stands for progressive scan, which means that each video frame is transmitted as a whole in a single sweep. The main advantage of 1080p TVs is that they can display all high-definition video formats without downconverting, which sacrifices some [...]