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spillover [′spil‚ō·vər] (communications) The receiving of a radio signal of a different frequency from that to which the receiver is tuned, due to broad tuning characteristics. (meteorology) That part of orographic precipitation which is carried along by the wind so that it reaches the ground in the nominal rain shadow on the lee side of the barrier. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Many economists argue that this method often overstates people's willingness to pay for public goods such as sports team spillovers. Terms such as multihost pathogens, dead-end hosts, reservoir hosts, host shifts, and spillovers are frequently used, but often different phrases are used to describe the same phenomenon, and possibly more concerning, the same terminology may be used to describe strictly different phenomena. Schaub continues: "As globalization intensifies, the risk of international financial contagion and regulatory spillovers will grow. |
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