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| Relative risk
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The ratio of health impact incidence among exposed individuals to incidence among unexposed individuals. |
| Relay
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An electrical component used to open and close a circuit. |
| Release
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The freeing of real estate from a lien once the mortgage is paid in full and the debt retired or the forgiveness of the debt by the creditor. Alternately, the voluntary abandonment of a legal right against another. |
| Release clause
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Provision in a purchase contract that allows a seller to continue marketing the home and accepting other offers. |
| Release of lien
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To free a piece of real estate from a mortgage. |
| Release tape
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a plastic or paper strip that is applied to the back of self-sealing shingles. This strip prevents the shingles from sticking together in the bundles, and need not be removed for application. |
| Reliability
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This is the concept of how long a device or process can operate properly without needing maintenance or replacement. |
| Reliction
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Gradual withdrawal of water causing an increase in land. |
| Relief
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(1) Change of elevation shown in land contours. (2) A sculpted figure. (3) Court Order or mandate intended to compensate for or correct an unfair situation. |
| Relief valve
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A valve that opens to relieve excess temperature. |
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