alfa

alfa

The graphics state parameter that Quartz uses to determine how to composite newly painted objects to the existing page. At full intensity (alpha =1.0 ), newly painted objects are opaque. At zero intensity, newly painted objects are invisible (alpha =0.0 ).

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Industry/Domain: Software; Computer
Category: Operating systems
Company: Apple
Product: Mac OS X
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partícula alfa

Astronomy; General astronomy

1) Nucleus formed by the α-process (q.v.) (see even-even nuclei.) 2) Particle first discovered in radioactive α decay, and later identified as helium nuclei (two protons and two ...

proceso alfa

Astronomy; General astronomy

A hypothetical process of nucleosynthesis, which consisted of redistributing α-particles in the region from neon 20 to iron 56 (and perhaps slightly higher). The α-process has ...

desintegración alfa

Astronomy; General astronomy

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porcentaje de incentivos previsto

Software; Operating systems

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desviación de precios total

Software; Operating systems

The sum of line price variance amounts for a vendor invoice when compared with related purchase order lines.

importe de desviación unitario

Software; Operating systems

The amount of variance between the invoice net unit price and the purchase order net unit price when invoice lines and purchase order lines are compared.

compensación variable

Software; Operating systems

Compensation paid above fixed compensation as an incentive for an employee to meet certain goals or objectives on behalf of the company. This compensation includes incentives such ...

autorización de tarjeta de crédito

Software; Operating systems

The process of verifying the credit card holder's identification and credit worthiness when a sales order is fulfilled. If the transaction was preauthorized, the credit card ...

preautorización de tarjeta de crédito

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The process of verifying the credit card holder's identification and credit worthiness before a sales order is processed and fulfilled. The merchant asks the credit card company ...

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pimienta de cayena

spice (ground) Description: Powdered seasoning made from a variety of tropical chiles, including red cayenne peppers. It is very hot and spicy, so use ...