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DEGREE DAY

A unit for energy demand estimation. It is used in heating or cooling. Indoor temperature is 65 fahrenheit. For one degree increase or decrease from the outside one heat or cool degree

DEGREE DAY SWAP

When cash flow is exchanged based difference between actual and negotiated degree days in a period of time.

DEGREE HOUR

The degrees fahrenheit the hourly average indoor temperature changes from the standard temperature. It is used for head and cooling estimation.

DEGREE OF RISK

The uncertainty in a situation that the result will differ from the estimate. Refer to law of large numbers, odds, and probability.

DEGREES OF FREEDOM

The independent units of information in a sample that estimate parameters on statistics.

DEHIRE

A tactful way to rightsize a firm done by firing employees.

DEHYDRATION

1. taking water from a mix. 2. when the body has too little water in it causing electrolyte imbalance. Excessive loss of water or not enough intake is the cause. Coated tongue,

DEIONIZATION

Taking atoms from liquid. Water is passed through two resins to get rid of positive ions and other negative ones.

DEKA (DA)

The metric prefix of 10. It is also spelled as deca.

DEKATHERM (DTH)

Energy that is 10 therms, 1 gigajoule, or 1,000,000 Btu. It is also spelled decatherm.

DEKITTING

Taking kits apart and returning them to stores.

DEL CREDERE AGENT

An agent that ensures a buyer’s trustworthy if they should default. A higher fee is charged for commission.

DELAWARE CORPORATION

Corporations registered in Delaware. That sate has flexible laws about interest and corporations.

DELAY ALLOWANCE

A component added to protect against delays beyond the workers control.

DELAY CLAUSE

A rule that prevents liability on damages and travel delays.

DELAYED CALL BOND

A bond not called for years and continues to generate income. Refer to callable bond.

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