The pole of a crystal that becomes positively electrified when heated.

(inorganic chemistry) An analytical technique that measures the decay of elements when bombarded with neutrons

(chiefly southern US, idiomatic, dated, law, finance) A loan arrangement in which all of the money borrowed from a lender, for whatever purpose, is secured by one's home, land, and other property.

To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for success or security.

Alternative form of in the final analysis

The law, as created by legislators or as administered by the justice system, cannot be relied upon to be sensible or fair.

Alternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good

Alternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good

(uncountable, statistics) A statistical method used to describe variability among observed correlated variables in terms of one or more unobserved variables (called factors).

To engage in a romantic or sexual relationship while being married.