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  • let floating — (programming)   A program transformation used in functional programming to implement full laziness. E.g. the function f x = x + sqrt 4 can be expressed as f x = let t = sqrt 4 in x + t but note that t does not depend on the argument x so we can automatically transform this to t = sqrt 4 f x = x + t Making t into a global constant which need only be evaluated at most once, rather than every time f is called. The general idea is to float each subexpression as far out (toward the top level) as possible to maximise sharing.
  • levalloisian — of, relating to, or characteristic of a distinctive late Lower and Middle Paleolithic method of preparing a stone core so that preformed thin, oval or triangular flakes with sharp edges could be struck from it.
  • lever-action — (of a rifle) having a lever action.
  • levitational — Relating to levitation.
  • levorotation — Rotation in an anticlockwise direction, especially such rotation of the plane of polarized light.
  • lex talionis — the principle or law of retaliation that a punishment inflicted should correspond in degree and kind to the offense of the wrongdoer, as an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth; retributive justice.
  • liberational — Relating to, or aiding, liberation; liberatory.
  • liberty loan — any of the five bond issues of the U.S. government floated in World War I.
  • light cannon — a particularly powerful torch, spotlight, or searchlight
  • liliuokalani — Lydia Kamekeha [kah-me-ke-hah] /ˌkɑ mɛˈkɛ hɑ/ (Show IPA), 1838–1917, last queen of the Hawaiian Islands 1891–93.
  • limnological — Of or pertaining to limnology, the study of freshwater bodies of water.
  • lincoln park — a city in SE Michigan.
  • line voltage — the voltage supplied by a power line, measured at the point of use.
  • linear logic — (theory)   A logic invented by Girard in 1987 that can be used in proofs related to resource usage.
  • linear motor — an electric motor in which a movable part moves in a straight line, with power being supplied by a varying magnetic field set up by a fixed part of the system, as a metal rail on the ground.
  • linux loader — (operating system)   (LILO) A boot loader for Linux. LILO does not depend on a specific file system, it can boot Linux kernel images from floppy disks and hard disks and can even boot other operating systems. One of up to sixteen differernt images can be selected at boot time. Various parameters, such as the root device, can be set independently for each kernel. LILO can even be used as the master boot record.
  • lion's share — the largest part or share, especially a disproportionate portion: The eldest son received the lion's share of the estate.
  • lion-hearted — exceptionally courageous or brave.
  • lipoproteina — a plasma lipoprotein containing protein and cholesterol, high levels of which are associated with atherosclerosis.
  • lipoxygenase — (enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
  • liquefaction — the act or process of liquefying or making liquid.
  • liquidations — Plural form of liquidation.
  • liverpolitan — a native or inhabitant of Liverpool
  • load-bearing — bearing the weight that is carried by a structure
  • loading coil — an inductance coil used to improve the characteristics of a transmission line.
  • loading ramp — a ramp that is used for loading a ship
  • loan capital — borrowed capital
  • loan council — (in Australia) a statutory body that controls borrowing by the states
  • loan officer — a bank employee who helps would-be borrowers get a loan
  • loansharking — the practice of lending money at excessive rates of interest.
  • local option — a right of choice exercised by a minor political division, as a county, especially as to allowing the sale of liquor.
  • localisation — Alternative spelling of localization.
  • localization — to make local; fix in, or assign or restrict to, a particular place, locality, etc.
  • locationally — a place of settlement, activity, or residence: This town is a good location for a young doctor.
  • locoregional — Restricted to a localized region of the body.
  • locus standi — the right of a party to appear and be heard before a court
  • loganberries — Plural form of loganberry.
  • loganiaceous — belonging to the plant family Loganiaceae.
  • logical unit — (networking)   (LU) A primary component of SNA, an LU is a type of NAU that enables end users to communicate with each other and gain access to SNA network resources.
  • lognormality — the condition of having a natural logarithm with normal distribution
  • lollipop man — (in Britain) a person who stops traffic by holding up a circular sign on a pole to allow children to cross a road safely
  • lollygagging — lallygag.
  • long-awaited — A long-awaited event or thing is one that someone has been waiting for for a long time.
  • long-lasting — enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
  • long-playing — of or relating to microgroove records devised to be played at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute.
  • long-waisted — of more than average length between the shoulders and waistline; having a low waistline.
  • long-wearing — Something that is long-wearing is strong and well made so that it lasts for a long time and stays in good condition even though it is used a lot.
  • longicaudate — having a long posterior or tail
  • longipennate — (of birds) having long slender wings or feathers
  • longirostral — (of birds) having a long beak
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