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DIAGONAL SPREAD

When one long call and one short call option have the same asset backing it but having different maturation.

DIAGRAM

1. a drawing that shows an idea or components and the relationships. 2. points kept that meet a condition or relation in an equation.

DIAL UP CONNECTION

An internet connection that is done on phone lines using dialup. Most connections are dial up.

DIALECTIC

The analysys that asks questions and looks at the answers.

DIALECTICAL METHOD

Predicting based on many groups and viewpoitns into one vision. Refer to dialectic.

DIAMONDS

Units of diamond trust that are 30 stock in the Dow Jones market. It pays monthly dividend and capital gains annually.

DIAZO PROCESS

A fast way to copy construction drawings using salts that turn blue in UV light. Its a blue print showing black as white. AKA ammonia process.

DICHLORO DIPHENYL TRICHLOROETHANE (DDT)

A hydrocarbon that isn’t water soluable used starting WWII to kill lice and mosquitoes. It is used in pesticides. It is nonbiodegradable and harms the environment and animals. It was made by

DICHOTOMY

Taking one thing and making it two. These parts are often opposing.

DICKER

To negotiate for a good. An agreement must be made eventually.

DICTIONARY

A reference for words arranged alphabetically. It shows spelling and meaning as well as origin. Refer to thesaurus.

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