A unit of length named for A.J. Angstome, a Swedish spectroscopist, used in measuring electromagnetic radiation equal to 0.000,000,01 centimeters.
Anhydrous ethanol
One hundred percent alcohol; neat ethanol.
Anion
A negatively charged ion in solution, such as bicarbonate, chloride, or sulfate. An anion [such as chloride (Cl-)] may result from the dissociation of a salt, acid, or alkali.
Annealed glass
Standard glass used for most windows. It can be baked to create tempered glass.
Annealing
A softening treatment consisting of heating carbon or alloy steel to an appropriate temperature, holding at the temperature for a proper period of time and slowly cooling to room temperature.
Annexation
Legal process, which is used by a municipality to expand its territory to include part of an adjacent, unincorporated area. Also, the act of permanently attaching a fixture to a building, thus making it part of the structure.
Annual
Yearly occurrence
Annual assessments
Valuation on property for purposes of taxation, sewer charges, etc.
Annual cap
Amount the interest rate of an adjustable rate mortgage can be raised or lowered in any consecutive 12-month period.
Annual debt service
Total annual interest and principal loan payments required on a loan.
