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security 1. An asset or assets to which a lender can have recourse if the borrower defaults on the loan repayments. In the case of loans by banks and other moneylenders the security is sometimes referred to as
collateral.
2. A financial asset, including shares, government stocks, debentures, bonds, unit trusts, and rights to money lent or deposited. It does not, however, include insurance policies. See also
bearer security;
dated security;
fixed-interest security;
gilt-edged security;
listed security;
marketable security.
3. Precautions taken in e-commerce to ensure that the following attributes are safeguarded: •
Authentication. Are parties to a transaction who they claim to be? This is achieved by using digital certificates. •
Privacy and confidentiality. Is transaction data protected? The consumer may want an anonymous purchase. Are all non-essential traces of a transaction removed from the public network and have all intermediary records been eliminated?. •
Integrity. Are the messages sent complete? Checks are needed to ensure that messages have not been corrupted. •
Non-repudiability. Could the sender deny sending the message? It is essential measures are in place to protect against repudiation. •
Availability. How can threats to the continuity and performance of the system be eliminated?
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Ethyl Acetate World Market Outlook 2009.
M2 Presswire; 9/23/2009; 700+ words
; ...September 2009-Research and Markets: Ethyl Acetate World Market Outlook 2009(C)1994...researchandmarkets.com/research/5cca16/ethyl_acetate_worl) has announced the addition of the "Ethyl Acetate World Market Outlook 2009" report to their...
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Acetate finds home in young men's area. (clothing trade)
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 8/8/1990; ; 700+ words
; ACETATE FINDS HOME IN YOUNG MEN'S AREA NEW YORK - Acetate, second only to rayon as the oldest man-made fiber...s wear, particularly in the young men's market. The acetate filament fiber market has been very strong worldwide for...
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Acetate demand up, not supplies; weavers, knitters face shortage.
Magazine article from: Daily News Record; 5/15/1996; ; 700+ words
; NEW YORK - The acetate filament fiber market is tight and getting...substitutes. The critical shortage of acetate yarn is worldwide and this global aspect...alternatives. A major application for acetate is in the linings business, including...
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Acetates That Frustrate.
Magazine article from: American Drycleaner; 6/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...Highland, MD 20777; 301-854-3977. At one time acetate was a wardrobe mainstay, especially in women s wear. A major portion of drycleaners' volume consisted of acetate and acetate-and-rayon blends used in dresses, blouses, skirts...
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Sodium Acetate Induces a Metabolic Alkalosis but Not the Increase in Fatty Acid Oxidation Observed Following Bicarbonate Ingestion in Humans1,2
Magazine article from: The Journal of Nutrition; 7/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...study to quantify the oxidation of exogenous acetate and to determine the effect of increased acetate availability upon fat and carbohydrate utilization...consumption of a drink containing either sodium acetate (NaAc) or NaHCO^sub 3^ at a dose of 2...
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Production and Market of Ammonium Acetate in China.
Business Wire; 4/14/2009; 700+ words
; ...Figure I-2 Output of ammonium acetate breakdown by region, 2008...Product structure of ammonium acetate by output, 2008 Figure I-4 Price of IG, PG and RG ammonium acetates, Jan. 2008~Feb. 2009 Figure...acetic acid and PG ammonium acetate, Jan. 2008~Feb. 2009 Figure...
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Celanese Acetate to Consolidate Manufacturing and Exit Filament Business.
Business Wire; 10/26/2004; 700+ words
; ROCK HILL, S.C. -- Celanese Acetate LLC (NYSE:CZ) (FWB:CZZ) today announced plans to consolidate its acetate flake and tow manufacturing and to exit the acetate filament business. "We are implementing this strategic plan to become...
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Celanese Acetate
Magazine article from: Asian Textile Business; 4/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Global Fabric Studios Opened The world's largest acetate filament producer, Celanese Acetate, is in the process of invigorating its business...manufacture knitted and woven fabrics in Celanese acetate. Acetate's characteristics, such as its silk...
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Ethyl Acetate: The Updated 2009 World Market Outlook And Future Forecasts.
M2 Presswire; 8/28/2009; 700+ words
; ...August 2009-Research and Markets: Ethyl Acetate: The Updated 2009 World Market Outlook...researchandmarkets.com/research/9d3cc0/ethyl_acetate_200) has announced the addition of the "Ethyl Acetate: 2009 World Market Outlook And Forecast...
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Ethyl acetate market.(Organics)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 8/26/2008; 700+ words
; Ethyl acetate is an important downstream product of...organic chemical synthesis. As ethyl acetate is a natural compound existing in many...surface coatings and ink sector, ethyl acetate can replace methyl ethyl ketone and methyl...
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Megestrol Acetate
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Megestrol acetate Definition Megestrol acetate is used to treat unexplained weight loss during cancer therapy and to stop new cell growth in some cancers. Megestrol acetate is also known by the brand name Megace. Purpose Megestrol...
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Leuprolide Acetate
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Leuprolide acetate Definition Leuprolide acetate is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that acts similarly to...is available under the tradename Lupron. Purpose Leuprolide acetate is used primarily to counter the symptoms of advanced prostate...
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Goserelin Acetate
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Goserelin acetate Definition Goserelin acetate is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that acts similarly to...United States under the tradename Zoladex. Purpose Goserelin acetate is used primarily to counter the symptoms of late-stage prostate...
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lead acetate
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
lead acetate chemical compound, a white crystalline...compounds, it is very poisonous. Lead acetate is soluble in water and glycerin. With...commonly known as sugar of lead, plumbous acetate, or Goulard's powder. Lead acetate...
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acetate
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
acetate , one of the most important forms of artificial...the production of fibers from cellulose acetate appeared at the beginning of the 20th cent...industrial scale for military applications. Acetate fibers are basically delivered in the form...
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