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Limbo (Dungeons & Dragons) In Dungeons and Dragons, fantasy role-playing game, Limbo or more fully, the Ever-Changing Chaos of Limbo, is a chaotic neutral-aligned plane of existence. It is one of a number of alignment-based Outer Planes that form part of the standard Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) cosmology, used in the Planescape, Greyhawk and some editions of the Forgotten Realms campaign settings.
Limbo (programming language) Limbo is a programming language for writing distributed systems and is the language used to write applications for the Inferno operating system. It was designed at Bell Labs by Sean Dorward, Phil Winterbottom, and Rob Pike.
Limbo Boots Limbo Boots is the second album from Ali Baba's Tahini, best known as the band Jake Cinninger was in before joining progressive rock band Umphrey's McGee. This is the only album to feature Kahlil Smylie on bass, who replaced founding member Karl Engelmann in 1999.
Limbs For Life Foundation Limbs for Life is a non-profit organization that works to provide prosthetic limbs to those in need. On its staff are Chris Gavras (Executive Director, who himself has a prosthetic leg) and Lindsay Block (Marketing and PR).
Limburg (Belgium) Limburg (French: Limbourg) is the easternmost province of Flanders (which is one of the three regions of Belgium), and is located west of the Meuse river. It borders on (clockwise from the North) the Netherlands and the Belgian provinces of Liège, Flemish Brabant and Antwerp.
Limburg Chronicle Limburg Chronicle, or Festi Limpurgenses, the name of a German chronicle written most probably by Tileman Elhen von Wolfhagen after 1402. It is a source for the history of the Rhineland between 1336 and 1398, but is perhaps more valuable for the information about German manners and customs, and the old German folksongs and stories which it contains.
Limburg mijn Vaderland Limburg mijn Vaderland (lit: Limburg my native country) is the anthem of Limburg, a region split up in two parts: Belgian Limburg and Dutch Limburg. Since Limburg is not a country, the anthem is not official, but it is regarded as such in the whole Limburgian territory.
Limburg SĂĽd railway station Limburg SĂĽd (German for Limburg South) is a railway station in Germany, connecting the town of Limburg an der Lahn to the Cologne-Frankfurt high-speed rail line. Its construction was made a prerequisite by the district of Limburg-Weilburg similar to the Montabaur railway station on the same line a few kilometres west.
Limburgish Limburgish, or Limburgian or Limburgic (Dutch: Limburgs, German: Limburgisch, French: Limbourgeois) is a group of Franconian varieties, spoken in the Limburg and Rhineland regions, near the common Dutch / Belgian / German border. The area in which it is spoken roughly fits within a wide circle from Venlo to DĂĽsseldorf to Aachen to Maastricht to Hasselt and back to Venlo.
Limburgite In petrology, limburgite is a dark-colored volcanic rock resembling basalt in appearance, but containing normally no felspar. The name is taken from Limburg, Germany, where they occur in the well-known rock of the Kaiserstuhl.
Limbury Limbury, or using the full name Limbury-cum-Biscot, was a civil parish in Bedfordshire before becoming part of Luton and has a long history dating back before the Norman Conquest. Moated houses still existed in Limbury at the begining of the 20th century, the Moat House at Biscot is the only one remaining (now a pub/restaurantMoat House, Limbury).
Lime (band) Lime was a Hi-NRG group from Montreal, Canada during the 1980s. The group comprised of husband and wife, Denis and Denyse LePage, although two younger and more attractive singers, Joy Dorris and Chris Marsh, were chosen to tour and appear as the act.
Lime (color) The color lime is a color that is a combination 75% yellow and 25% green, so named because it is the color of the citrus fruit called limes. It is the color halfway between the web color Chartreuse and Yellow on the color wheel.
Lime (fruit) Lime is a term referring to a number of different citruses, both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3-6 cm in diameter, generally containing sour pulp, and frequently associated with the lemon.
Lime (TV) Lime offers information and entertainment for a community of people seeking a healthier, greener more balanced lifestyle across multiple platforms including internet at lime.com, cable and satellite television, radio, mobile, podcasting and DVDs.
Lime Doce Lime Doce (ALUPEC or ALUPEK: Limi Dosi, Brava Crioulo: same name), is a village located between east of Nova Sintra do Monte in the central part of the island of Brava, Cape Verde. The area around Lime Doce are surrounded by mountains, farmlands are in the valley areas in Lime Doce.
Lime Kiln Point State Park Lime Kiln Point State Park is a state park on the western shore of San Juan Island in the San Juan archepelago of Washington. Lime Kiln State Park provides opportunities for hiking, sight-seeing, and orca watching.
Lime mortar Lime mortar is a type of mortar. It was used in the construction of the vast majority of brick and stone buildings worldwide from ancient times until the widespread adoption of Portland cement in the late nineteenth century.
Lime Pictures Lime Pictures, formerly known as Mersey Television, is a British television production company, founded by renowned producer and writer Phil Redmond in the early 1980s. Its first major production was the soap opera Brookside for Channel 4, which ran from the channel's foundation in 1982 until 2003, when it was taken off air due to declining ratings.
Lime Render Lime Render is a lime-based cementitious mix applied to the external surfaces of traditionally-built stone buildings. It allows the building to 'breathe' - as lime is porous, it allows for the collection and evaporation of moisture.
Lime Rickey Lime Rickey is any of several mixed drinks, some alcoholic cocktails and some not, that feature lime juice as a key ingredient. Other components may include, gin, rum, vodka, bitters, and carbonated water, and possibly simple syrup or other flavorings.
Lime Rock Park Lime Rock Park is a road course auto racing facility located in Lime Rock, Connecticut, a hamlet in the village of Lakeville, Connecticut. The track is owned by Skip Barber, a former race car driver who started the Skip Barber Racing School at Lime Rock Park in 1975.
Lime sulfur In horticulture, lime sulfur (British spelling lime sulphur) is a mixture of calcium polysulfides formed by reacting calcium hydroxide with sulfur. It can be prepared by boiling calcium hydroxide and sulfur together with a small amount of surfactant.
Lime Spiders Lime Spiders were an Australian post-punk band, comparable to Died Pretty, consisting of Mick Blood, Ricky Lawson, Tony Bambach, and Gerard Corben. Blood formed the band in 1983, citing 1960s garage bands with psychedelic rock as influences.
Lime Valley Covered Bridge Lime Valley Covered Bridge or Strasburg Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the Pequea #8 Bridge.
Lime water Lime water is the common name for saturated calcium hydroxide solution. The "lime" has nothing to do with the citrus fruit, as many calcium compounds are named "lime" (for example, slaked lime and quick lime).
Limehouse (L&BR) railway station Limehouse railway station was a railway station in Limehouse, London, on the London and Blackwall Railway (L&BR). It is no longer open, and should not be confused with the current Limehouse station, which was originally known as Stepney (later Stepney East).
Limehouse Declaration The Limehouse Declaration was a statement issued on January 25 1981 by four senior British Labour politicians, all MPs or former MPs: Roy Jenkins, David Owen, Bill Rodgers and Shirley Williams. In this document the so-called "Gang of Four" signalled their intent to leave the Labour Party and form a "Council for Social Democracy".
Limehouse Library Limehouse Public Library in Limehouse, London () was first proposed for construction in 1888, but the required finances could not be raised until 1900 when J Passmore Edwards was approached for assistance. He subscribed a sum of ÂŁ5000, and he subsequently laid the foundation stone on October 19 of that year.
Limehouse Studios Limehouse Studios was an independently-owned television studio complex, located at the eastern end of Canary Wharf on the Isle of Dogs in London, which opened in 1983. The building was demolished just six years later, in 1989, to make way for the massive Olympia & York development of Canary Wharf which now occupies the site.
Limehouse Town Hall Limehouse Town Hall in Limehouse, London () has been through several changes over the years. Originally it was one of a number of Town Halls in Tower Hamlets along with Poplar Town Hall and St George's Town Hall.
LimeirĂŁo, Cape Verde LimeirĂŁo (also in SĂŁo Vicente, ALUPEC or ALUPEK: Limeron), is a village located in the northcentral part of the island of Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, it is located approximately 4 km east of the island capital of Mindelo. It is linked with a major road linking Mindelo and BaĂ­a das Gatas.
Limelight Limelight is a type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls. Although it has long since been replaced by electric lighting, the term has nonetheless survived, as someone in the public eye is still said to be "in the limelight".
Limelight Department The Limelight Department was one of the world's first film studios, operated by The Salvation Army in Melbourne, Australia, between 1891 and 1910. The Limelight Department produced evangelical material for use by the Salvation Army, as well as private and government contracts.
Limenitis procris The Commander (Limenitis procris) is a medium sized, strikingly coloured Nymphalid butterfly found in Asia. It is notable for the mode of concealment employed by its caterpillar and the cryptic camouflage of its pupa.
Limerence Limerence, as posited by psychologist Dorothy Tennov, is an involuntary cognitive and emotional state in which a person feels an intense romantic desire for another person (the limerent object). It is characterized by intrusive thinking and pronounced sensitivity to external events that reflect the disposition of the limerent object towards the individual.
Limerick (song) The Limerick is a traditional humorous drinking song with many obscene verses. Alternate titles for this song are "In China They Never Eat Chili", "Sing Us Another One", "Ya-Ya", "Rodriguez the Mexican Pervert" and "Aye-Yi-Yi-Yi".
Limerick East (Dáil Éireann constituency) Limerick East is a constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency has an electorate of 80,593 and at present is served by 5 Teachtaí Dála (TDs).
Limerick GAA The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association (Irish: Cummann Luthchleas Gael Coiste Luimneach) or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Limerick. The county board is also responsible for the Limerick inter-county football, hurling, camogie and ladies football teams.
Limerick Institute of Technology Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is an institution of higher education at Moylish Park, Caherdavin, in Limerick, Ireland and offers courses at certificate, diploma and degree level in business, engineering and science as well as other academic disciplines. The institute also offers courses in modern apprenticeships and adult education.
Limerick Junction Limerick Junction is an important railway station located in County Tipperary in Ireland and in its earliest existence was named "Tipperary Junction", Tipperary Town itself is about two miles away to the south-east, though Limerick Junction, with a cluster of pleasantly presented railway cottages and a pub, is a small hamlet. Because of its complex layout, it has a special place in railway lore as the station lies at the only railway junction in Ireland where two lines cross at a near-90 degree angle.
Limerick Nuclear Power Plant The Limerick nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania is located next to the Schuylkill River in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania northwest of Philadelphia. The facility has two General Electric boiling water reactor (BWR) units, cooled by natural draft cooling towers.
Limerick Senior Football Championship The Limerick Senior Football Club Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association club competition between the top Limerick Clubs. The winners of the Limerick Championship winners qualify to represent their county in the Munster Club Championship and in turn, go on to the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.
Limerick Soviet In the midst of the Irish War of Independence and the more general wave of revolutions of 1917-23, the Limerick Soviet was founded on April 15 1919 by the Limerick Trades and Labour Council, as a protest against the declaration a "Special Military Area" under the Defence of the Realm Act which covered of most of Limerick city and a part of the county. Special permits, to be issued by the Royal Irish Constabulary, would now be required to enter the city.
Limerick Township, Pennsylvania Limerick Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was named for the hometown of early settler William Evans, whose family arrived in the area from Limerick, Ireland in 1698.
Limerick West (Dáil Éireann constituency) Limerick West is a constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency has an electorate of 53,879 and at present is served by 3 Teachtaí Dála (TDs).
Limes Germanicus The Limes Germanicus (Latin for Germanic frontier) was a remarkable line of frontier (limes) forts that bounded the ancient Roman provinces of Germania Superior and Raetia, and divided the Roman Empire and the unsubdued Germanic tribes, from the years 83 to 260. At its height, the limes stretched from near Bonn on the Rhine to near Regensburg on the Danube.
Limes Saxoniae The Limes Saxoniae (Latin for "Limit of Saxony"; see Limes), also known as the Sachsenwall ("Saxon Wall") was a border established c. 810 between the Saxons and the Slavic Obotrites of presenty-day Schleswig-Holstein.
Limescale Limescale is the hard, off-white, chalky deposit found in kettles, hot-water boilers and the inside of inadequately maintained hot-water central heating systems. It is also often found as a similar deposit on the inner surface of old pipes and other surfaces where 'hard water' has evaporated.
Limestone Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate: CaCO3). Limestone often contains variable amounts of silica in the form of chert or flint, as well as varying amounts of clay, silt and sand as disseminations, nodules, or layers within the rock.
Limestone Coast The Limestone Coast is a recently adopted name for the region in the southeast of South Australia. It includes the towns of Bordertown, Keith, Millicent, Mount Gambier, and Naracoorte, the coastal resorts of Beachport, Kingston SE and Robe, and the wine-growing regions of Coonawarra, Padthaway, Wrattonbully and Mount Benson.
Limestone District School Board Limestone District School Board is a public school board encompassing the counties of Frontenac and Lennox and Addington in Eastern Ontario. The board was founded in a 1998 reorganization of Ontario school boards, and was an amalgamation of the former Frontenac County and Lennox and Addington County Boards of Education.
Limestone Way The Limestone Way is a long-distance footpath in Derbyshire, England. It runs through the White Peak of the Peak District National Park, from Castleton south east to Rocester over the county boundary in Staffordshire.
Limfjord The Limfjord (in Danish: Limfjorden) is a shallow sound in Denmark that separates the island of Vendsyssel-Thy from the rest of Jutland Peninsula. It extends from Thyborøn Channel on the North Sea to Hals on the Kattegat.
Limia Limia is a genus of livebearing freshwater fishes belonging to the cyprinodontiform family Poeciliidae, which includes other livebearers such as platys, swordtails (genus Xiphophorous), guppies and mollies (genus Poecilia). Limias are found on the islands of the Greater Antilles, with 22 species on Hispaniola and single endemic species on the Cayman Islands, Cuba, and Jamaica.
Limici The Limici were an ancient Celtiberian tribe of Lusitania, akin to the Lusitanians and Calaicians or Gallaeci, living in the north of modern Portugal, province of Minho, in the swamps of the river Lima, near the border with modern Galicia (Spain).
Limigiano Limigiano, a village in the Italian province of Perugia in east central Umbria at the northern end of the Colli Martani, 42°59N 12°32E; altitude 335 m (1099 ft) above sea-level. It is a frazione of Bevagna, which is 8 km (5 mi) SE, with a population of about 200.
Limilngan languages The Limilngan languages are a small family of Australian Aboriginal languages spoken in northern Australia. There are only two languages, Limilngan and Wulna, which as of 1981 had only three and one speakers, respectively, and which may now be extinct.
Liminal being In speculative fiction and, loosely applied, in mythology, a liminal being is a fantasy character that combines two distinct states of simultaneous existence within one physical body. This unique perspective may provide the liminal being with wisdom and the ability to instruct, making them suitable mentors, whilst also making them dangerous and uncanny.
Liminality Liminality (from the Latin word līmen, meaning "a threshold") is the quality of the second stage of a ritual in the theories of Arnold van Gennep, Victor Turner, and others. In these theories, a ritual, especially a rite of passage, involves some change to the participants, especially their social status.
Limit (category theory) In category theory, a branch of mathematics, the abstract notion of a limit captures the essential properties of universal constructions that are used in various parts of mathematics, like products and inverse limits.
Limit (mathematics) In mathematics, the concept of a "limit" is used to describe the behavior of a function as its argument either gets "close" to some point, or as it becomes arbitrarily large; or the behavior of a sequence's elements, as their index increases indefinitely. Limits are used in calculus and other branches of mathematical analysis to define derivatives and continuity.
Limit (music) In music, a limit is a degree of harmonic complexity based on pitches’ relationships in “just intonation,” a system of tuning intervals with minimal harmonic “beating.” Such pitches vibrate in relation to each other in ways that parallel those of the harmonic series.
Limit of a function In mathematics, the limit of a function is a fundamental concept in analysis. Informally, a function f(x) has a limit l at a point p if the value of f(x) can be made as close to l as desired, by making x close enough to p.
Limit of inquiry In philosophy of science and philosophy in general, the limit of inquiry is the limits of human ability to inquire and answer questions about phenomena. In the 20th century several of these were well-documented or proposed in physics:
Limit of Love: Umizaru Limit of Love: Umizaru is the 2nd feature length film and third of the Umizaru projects, following on from the film Umizaru and the 11-episode drama series Umizaru Evolution. The film stars Ito Hideaki as Japan Coast Guard (JCG) rescue diver Senzaki Daisuke, and Kato Ai as his love interest Izawa Kanna.
Limit of viability The limit of viability is the gestational age at which a fetus/infant has a good chance of surviving outside its mother's womb without major impairment. With the support of neonatal intensive care units, the limit of viability in the developed world has steadily declined over the last 50 years.
Limit point In mathematics, informally speaking, a limit point of a set S in a topological space X is a point x in X that can be "approximated" by points of S other than x as well as one pleases. This concept profitably generalizes the notion of a limit and is the underpinning of concepts such as closed set and topological closure.
Limit price A Limit Price is the price set by a monopolist to discourage economic entry into a market, and is illegal in many countries. The limit price is lower than the revenue-maximizing price in the short term, and may be below their average cost of production.
Limit set In mathematics, a limit set is the set of cluster points of an iterated function. The ω-limit set is the set of cluster points in the forward-iterated function; the α-limit set is similar, but for the reverse iteration.
Limit state design Limit state design (LSD) refers to a design methodology used in structural engineering. The methodology is in fact a modernization and rationalization of engineering knowledge which was well established prior to the adoption of LSD.
Limit superior and limit inferior In mathematics, the limit inferior and limit superior (also called infimum limit and supremum limit, or liminf and limsup) of a sequence can be thought of as limiting bounds on the sequence. (See limit of a function.
Limit-cycle In mathematics, in the area of dynamical systems, a limit-cycle on a plane or a two-dimensional manifold is a closed trajectory in phase space having the property that at least one other trajectory spirals into it either as time approaches infinity or as time approaches minus-infinity. Such behavior is exhibited in some nonlinear systems.
Limit-experience A limit-experience is a type of action or experience which approaches the edge of living in terms of its intensity and its seeming impossibility. This approach has been lead to the seeking of limit experiences as a sort of mysticism.
Limitation of size In the philosophy of mathematics, specifically the philosophical foundations of set theory, limitation of size is a concept developed by Philip Jourdain and/or Georg Cantor to avoid Cantor's paradox. It identifies certain "inconsistent multiplicities", in Cantor's terminology, that cannot be sets because they are "too large".
Limited animation Limited animation is a process of making animated cartoons that does not follow a "realistic" approach. The short cartoons and feature films of Walt Disney from the 1930s and 1940s are widely acclaimed for depicting animated simulations of reality, with exquisite detail in every frame.
Limited atonement Limited atonement (or definite atonement or particular redemption) is a controversial doctrine in Christian theology which is particularly associated with Calvinism and is one of the five points of Calvinism. The doctrine states that Jesus Christ's substitutionary atonement on the cross is limited in extent to those who are predestined unto salvation and its benefits are not given to all of humankind.
Limited availability When customers of the PSTN make telephone calls, they commonly make use of a telecommunications network called a switched-circuit network. In a switched-circuit network, devices known as switches are used to connect the caller to the callee.
Limited company A limited company in the United Kingdom is a corporation whose liability is limited by English law or Scots law. There are three main types of limited companies which are set up by the Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association:
Limited depravity Limited depravity is the doctrine that denies original sin and it's tainting effects on human free will. Instead, the doctrine asserts that all humans, while bent towards evil, have the inherent ability to accept Jesus Christ's offer of salvation.
Limited edition books A limited edition book is a description of a book which is released in a limited print run quantity, usually much smaller than publishing industry standards, and connotes a level of scarcity or exclusivity. The term also implies that no further additional printings of the book will be released with the same design treatment, unlike open-ended trade editions wherein further copies may be released in more print runs as the first printings are sold out.
Limited first strike The limited first strike policy is a military doctrine referring to the use of nuclear weapons in modern military strategy. In essence, this policy states that, in the event of an attack by another country by conventional (that is to say, non-nuclear) means, the defending country's response would be to retaliate using some amount of nuclear force.
Limited good The term "limited good" is applied to the concept in anthropology used to describe the theory, commonly held in traditional societies, that there is a limited amount of "good" to go around. In other words, the amount of good luck, money, etc.
Limited Geography Model (Book of Mormon) The Limited Geography Model for the Book of Mormon suggests that the text of the narrative correlates with a limited geographical region of several hundred square miles.Sorenson, 1-48 A variety of proposals have been made for a limited Book of Mormon geography since the book was first published in 1830.
Limited hangout A "limited hangout" is a form of deception, misdirection, or coverup often associated with intelligence agencies involving a release or "mea culpa" type of confession of only part of a set of previously hidden sensitive information, that establishes credibility for the one releasing the information who by the very act of confession appears to be "coming clean" and acting with integrity; but in actuality by withholding key facts is protecting a deeper crime and those who could be exposed if the whole truth came out.
Limited jurisdiction Limited jurisdiction, or special Jurisdiction, is the courts' jurisdiction only on certain types of cases such as bankruptcy, family matters, etc. courts of limited jurisdiction, as opposed to general jurisdiction], are courts whose power derives from an issuing authority (e.
Limited liability Limited liability (LL) is a liability that is limited to a partner or investor's investment. Shareholders in a corporation or in a limited liability company cannot lose more money than the value of their shares if the corporation runs into debt, as they are not personally responsible for the corporation's obligations.
Limited liability limited partnership The limited liability limited partnership (LLLP) is a relatively new modification of the limited partnership, a form of business entity recognized under US commercial law. Like a limited partnership, an LLLP is a limited partnership and as such consists of one or more general partners and one or more limited partners.
Limited liability partnership A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a form of business organization combining elements of partnerships and corporations. In an LLP, all partners have a form of limited liability, similar to that of the shareholders of a corporation.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 The Limited Liability Partnerships Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 is an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly which introduced the concept of the limited liability partnership into Northern Irish law, passed two years after the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 introduced the concept into England and Wales law and Scots law.
Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 The Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000 is an Act of Parliament which introduced the concept of the limited liability partnership into English and Scottish law. It created an LLP as a body with legal personality separate from its members (unlike a normal partnership) which is governed under a hybrid system of law partially from company law and partially from partnership law.
Limited overs cricket Limited overs cricket, also known as one-day cricket, is a version of the sport of cricket in which a match is generally completed in one day, whereas Test and first-class matches can take up to five days to complete. The name reflects the rule that in the match each team bowls a set maximum number of overs, usually between 20 and 50, although shorter and longer forms of limited overs cricket have been played.
Limited run manufacturing Limited run manufacturing in contrast to "mass manufacturing" connotes means of manufacturing that are used to make a rather small number of units of a manufactured article. The manufacturing techniques used for limited run manufacturing are often different from those used for mass manufacturing.
Limited series The limited series is a term referring to a comic book series with a set finite number of issues. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of intended issues is determined before production of the series, and differs from a one shot in that it is comprised of multiple issues.
Limited slip differential In automotive applications, a limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
Limited-access road A limited-access road or controlled-access road is a road to which access from adjacent properties is limited in some way. It can mean anything from a city street to which the maintaining authority limits driveway accessEnvironment Waikato Regional Council, Definition of Terms: "Limited access road for the purposes of this Strategy (section 5.
Limiter In electronics, a limiter is a circuit that allows signals below a set value to pass unaffected, as in a Class A amplifier, and clips off the peaks of stronger signals that exceed this set value, as in a Class C amplifier.
Limiting factor In biology, agricultural science, physiology, and ecology, a limiting factor is one that controls a process, such as organism growth or species population size or distribution. The availability of food, predation pressure, or availability of shelter are examples of factors that could be limiting for a species population in a specific area.
Limiting reagent In chemistry, the limiting reagent, or also called the "limiting reactant", is the chemical that determines how far the reaction will go before the chemical in question gets used up, causing the reaction to stop. It is determined by working out the balanced equation for the chemical reaction, comparing how many units (mols) of each go into the reaction (in a proportion), and then measuring how many mols of each chemical will be used in that reaction.
Limits to arbitrage Limits to arbitrage is a theory which assumes that restrictions placed upon funds, that would ordinarily be used by rational traders to arbitrage away pricing inefficiencies, leave prices in a non-equilibrium state for protracted periods of time.

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