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Low Approach — (dt. tiefer Anflug) ist ein englischer Begriff in der Fliegersprache und bezeichnet das Anfliegen einer Landebahn durch ein Flugzeug, jedoch ohne dabei aufzusetzen. Die Landebahn wird in geringer Höhe überflogen und der Flug fortgesetzt. Dieser… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Low impact development — (LID) is a term used in the United States to describe a land planning and engineering design approach to managing stormwater runoff. LID emphasizes conservation and use of on site natural features to protect water quality. This approach… … Wikipedia
Low-carbohydrate diet — Low carbohydrate diets or low carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption usually for weight control or for the treatment of obesity. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates (e.g. bread, pasta) are limited or replaced… … Wikipedia
Low-power electronics — means that the consumption of electric power is deliberately low, e.g. notebook processors. Electronics The density and speed of integrated circuit computing elements has increased roughly exponentially for a period of several decades, following… … Wikipedia
Low-energy electron diffraction — (LEED) is a technique used to characterize the structures of surfaces.History =Davisson and Germer s discovery of electron diffraction= The development of electron diffraction was closely linked to the progress of quantum mechanics and atomic… … Wikipedia
Low Mass — (called in Latin, Missa lecta, which literally means read Mass )[1][2][3] is a Tridentine Mass defined officially in the Code of Rubrics included in the 1962 edition of the Roman Missal as Mass in which the priest does not chant the parts that… … Wikipedia
LOW, MINNIE — (1867–1922), U.S. social service leader. Low was born in New York City and moved to Chicago with her family when she was 10 years old. Inspired by her friend, social reformer and Hull House Settlement director Jane Addams, Low helped found the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Low-density lipoprotein — (LDL) is a type of lipoprotein that transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to peripheral tissues. LDL is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins; these groups include chylomicrons, very low density lipoprotein (VLDL),… … Wikipedia
Low-dose chemotherapy — is being studied/used in the treatment of cancer to avoid the devastating side effects of conventional chemotherapy. Historically, oncologists have used the highest possible dose that the body can tolerate in order to kill as many cancer cells as … Wikipedia
low profile — UK US noun [S] ► the fact of activities or behaviour not attracting much attention or interest from the public, newspapers, television, etc.: »Despite a relatively low profile, the business has great potential for growth. have/keep/maintain a low … Financial and business terms
