(informal) Disgusting part of the nature of something; facet or tendencies (of a thing, idea, etc) to produce a reaction of repugnance or distaste.

Alternative form of fact-finding

(euphemistic) To kill, usually a horse.

A factor that is multiplied with the result of an equation to correct for a known amount of systematic error.

The idea that many anti-hunting arguments are based on the cuteness of the animal being hunted.

A conversion factor, constant for a given kata thermometer, used to convert the measured time for a standardised drop in temperature into the environmental cooling rate.

(informal) Synonym of yuck factor

plural of factbook

A book of facts.

(travel industry, aviation) (Formerly, no longer in use) An IATA defined amount used to adjust Fare Construction Units in international airfare calculations.