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The extraction of metal from ore using heat in an enlosed furnace. Impurties called slag rise to the surface. The opposite of roasting that involves an oxidation process.

An increase in a society’s welfare derived from a course of action that is not always quantifiable.

A fair and proper administration of the laws that conform to the natural law that covers all people regardless of gender, origin, possessions or religion. See Civil rights.

A rigid subdivision in society that creates a hierarchy of layers that sre differentiated on the basis of wealth, prestige and power.

Savings from not spending time but saving time during a process.

The ability a computer program has to be able to perform its intended function when in its original form and after it has been restored after failure.

The self awareness of your own thoughts and the idea that nothing is known or confirmed outside of these thoughts.

A document that shows evidence of a transaction or business deal such as a invoice, receipt, cash slip, deposit slip.

An overlaod of email messages that overwhelm the mail handling and storage capacity of a web site.

A term used in the travel industry for an alternative meal ordered in advance by passengers. It may be for a child, vegetarian , low salt for example.

The freedom from injury, harm, danger or loss to personal property whether deliberate or accidental.

The term for then “canned” presentation used to promote and hopefully sell a product. There is no thought to the needs of the prospective buyer.

Liquid waste that is not hazardous and not radioactive that has arisen from agricultural, domestic, commercial or industrial sources.

A chain of command that is straight from the top office to the lowest position.

A deviation from aplanned project that is measured by comparing the budgeted cost of work done to the cost of the work already performed.

The application of the scientific method to investigate any relationships amongst natural phenomena or to solve a technical or medical problem.

A device that is used to remove particles and dust from gaseous pollutants such as smoke. It uses liquid to trap any solid matter.

A loan with a good record of repayment that has been on the books of the lender for more than one year.

Ranked after the first term of importance. It is second behind the first.

An obligation that arises from the primary obligation of a transaction or contract.