(defect) (in object)
1defect — de·fect / dē ˌfekt, di fekt/ n: something or a lack of something that results in incompleteness, inadequacy, or imperfection: as a: a flaw in something (as a product) esp. that creates an unreasonable risk of harm in its normal use see also… …
2Defect of illumination — Defect of illumination, is the maximum angular width of the unilluminated part of a celestial body, seen by a given observer. For example, if an object is 40 seconds of arc across and is 75% illuminated, the defect of illumination is 10 seconds… …
3defect. — de|fect «noun. DEE fehkt; verb. dih FEHKT», noun, verb. –n. 1. a fault; blemish; imperfection: »The hole was a defect in the material. A bad temper was the defect in his nature. 2. lack of something needed for completeness; a falling short: »A… …
4Object storage device — An Object based Storage Device (OSD) is a computer storage device, similar to disk storage but working at a higher level. Instead of providing a block oriented interface that reads and writes fixed sized blocks of data, an OSD organizes data into …
5latent defect — n: a defect (as in a product or property) that is not discoverable by reasonable or customary inspection a latent defect excluded from the homeowner s insurance Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
6inherent defect — in·her·ent defect /in hir ənt , her / n: latent defect Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. inherent defect …
7hidden defect — n. A defect in an object or property that is not immediately apparent on inspection and for which a buyer has the right to revoke an acceptance to purchase. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy… …
8filling defect — any localized defect in the contour of the stomach, duodenum, or intestine, as seen in the radiograph after a barium enema, due to a wall lesion that projects into the lumen or to an object in the lumen …
9inherent or latent defect — Fault or deficiency in a thing, no matter the use made of such, which is not easily discoverable and which is fixed in the object itself and not from without. See also latent defect strict liability …
10inherent or latent defect — Fault or deficiency in a thing, no matter the use made of such, which is not easily discoverable and which is fixed in the object itself and not from without. See also latent defect strict liability …
