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| Porous
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Material with pores through which fluid, air or light can pass. |
| Porous media
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A solid that contains pores; normally, it refers to interconnected pores that can transmit the flow of fluids. (The term refers to the aquifer geology when discussing sites for CAES.). |
| Portable
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A thing that can be easily carried and moved. |
| Portable electric tool cords
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The different types of cords usable with portable electric tools are: |
| Portable grinder
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Portable grinders can also be known as right angle, or rotary grinders, because the grinding apparatus often sits at a right angle to the tool. Portable grinders are used to deburr and dress welds and cutoffs. Accessories such as a corner sander attachment allow some units to sand complex shapes like wrought iron fences, window frames and car fenders. |
| Portal
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A doorway, gate or entrance. |
| Porte-cochere
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Porch-like roof extending over a driveway. |
| Portfolio
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A group of investment assets. |
| Portfolio diversification
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Choosing alternative investment instruments having different risk-return features. Diversification provides a lower but acceptable overall return. |
| Portfolio income
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Interest, dividends, royalties (unless earned in the ordinary course of business) and gains from the sale of property that generates this type of income. Portfolio income cannot be used to offset passive activity losses. Real estate investments produce rental and lease payment income. Investments in mortgages and other long-term debt instruments produce interest income, while equity investments generate dividends. |
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