High-ozone shock treatment — or ozone blasting has been promoted in recent years as a fast and inexpensive method of mold remediation in commercial and residential buildings. There is little scientific evidence that it is effective, and some that it is not; governmental… … Wikipedia
High performance vehicle — Typically describes a vehicle (generally a car) that has been designed with specific performance capabilities, above and beyond those of normal vehicles. Enhancements such as higher engine output (power), enhanced braking and suspension systems,… … Wikipedia
High-density lipoprotein — High density lipoproteins (HDL) is one of the 5 major groups of lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL) which enable lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the water based blood stream. In healthy individuals … Wikipedia
High school — is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution which provides all or part of secondary education. The term originates in Scotland and spread to the New World countries… … Wikipedia
High-level synthesis — (HLS), sometimes referred to as C synthesis, electronic system level (ESL) synthesis, algorithmic synthesis, or behavioral synthesis, is an automated design process that interprets an algorithmic description of a desired behavior and creates… … Wikipedia
High and low level — High level and low level are terms used in classifying levels of description and goals in many fields where systems could be described from different perspectives. A high level description is one that describes top level goals, overall systemic… … Wikipedia
High-yielding variety — High yielding varieties (HYVs) are any of a group of genetically enhanced cultivars of crops such as rice, maize and wheat that have an increased growth rate, an increased percentage of usable plant parts or an increased resistance against crop… … Wikipedia
high school — high school, adj. high schooler. a school attended after elementary school or junior high school and usually consisting of grades 9 or 10 through 12. [1815 25] * * * In the U.S., any three to six year secondary school serving students about 14–18 … Universalium
High-G training — is done by aviators and astronauts who are subject to high levels of acceleration ( G ). It is designed to prevent a g induced Loss Of Consciousness (abbreviated g LOC), a situation when g forces move the blood away from the brain to the extent… … Wikipedia
high-rise — ˈhigh rise adjective [only before a noun] PROPERTY high rise buildings are tall with many floors: • 3,000,000 square feet of office space in three high rise towers in downtown Dallas high rise noun [countable] : • It differed from the other… … Financial and business terms
High endothelial venules — (HEV) are specialized post capillary venous swellings characterized by simple cuboidal cells as opposed to simple squamous cells found in regular venules. This allows for re entry of lymphocytes into the bloodstream through HEV. cite book |author … Wikipedia