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| Proximity damage
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Decline in value of real estate property because it is near something which is damaging to its worth. |
| Proxy
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A person who represents another, particularly in some meeting. Also, the document giving, to another, the authority to represent. |
| Prudent investment
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Investment made rationally and intelligently as would be expected by a professional person. |
| Pruning
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The cutting and trimming of plants to remove dead or injured wood. Used to control and direct the new growth of a plant, increase quality or yield of flowers or fruit. Also to ensure growth position of main branches to enhance structural strength, beauty and to avoid winter damage. |
| Pruning shears
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| Pry bar
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Crowbar made of heavy metal, used for prying nails, with one end made into a wedge and the other bent into a hook with a claw foot. |
| Psychrometer
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An instrument that uses the difference in readings between two thermometers, one having a wet bulb and the other having a dry bulb, to measure the moisture content or relative humidity of air. |
| Psychrometrics
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The analysis of atmospheric conditions, particularly moisture in the air. |
| Public address system
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Loudspeaker system used in large area to make announcements. |
| Public domain
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Land owned by the federal, state or county government that the public may use, as distinguished from property owned privately by individuals and businesses. Right to an item belongs to the public at large so anyone can use it. |
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