mass loss
1Stellar mass loss — is a phenomenon observed in some massive stars. It occurs when a triggering event causes the ejection of a large portion of the star s mass. Stellar mass loss can also occur when a star gradually loses material to a binary companion or into… …
2Mass–energy equivalence — E=MC2 redirects here. For other uses, see E=MC2 (disambiguation). 4 meter tall sculpture of Einstein s 1905 E = mc2 formula at the 2006 Walk of Ideas, Berlin, Germany In physics, mass–energy equivalence is the concept that the …
3Loss on ignition — is a test used in inorganic analytical chemistry, particularly in the analysis of minerals. It consists of strongly heating ( igniting ) a sample of the material at a specified temperature, allowing volatile substances to escape, until its mass… …
4Mass psychogenic illness — (MPI), also called mass sociogenic illness,[1] is “the rapid spread of illness signs and symptoms affecting members of a cohesive group, originating from a nervous system disturbance involving excitation, loss or alteration of function, whereby… …
5Mass spectrometry — (MS) is an analytical technique that measures the mass to charge ratio of charged particles.[1] It is used for determining masses of particles, for determining the elemental composition of a sample or molecule, and for elucidating the chemical… …
6Mass deacidification — is a term used in Library and Information Science for one possible measure against the degradation of paper in old books (the so called slow fires ). The goal of the process is to increase the pH of acidic paper on a large scale. Although acid… …
7Mass spectrum analysis — is an integral part of mass spectrometry.[1][2] Organic chemists obtain mass spectra of chemical compounds as part of structure elucidation and the analysis is part of every organic chemistry curriculum. Co …
8Mass decontamination — (abbreviated mass decon) is the decontamination of large numbers of people, in the event of industrial, accidental, or intentional contamination by toxic, infective, caustic, polluted, or otherwise unhealthful or damaging substances. Contents 1… …
9Mass Appeal (film) — Mass Appeal Original poster Directed by Glenn Jordan Produced by David Foster …
10mass layoff — For purposes of the WARN Act, a reduction in force that results in job loss or at least a 50% hours cut at a single employment site for (1) 500 or more employees, not including part time employees, or (2) 50 to 499 employees, not including part… …
