An LP is a record which usually has about 25 minutes of music or speech on each side. LP is an abbreviation for `long-playing record'. his first LP since 1986. long-playing record a record that turns 33 times per minute, and usually plays for between 20 and 25 minutes on each side = album single, CD CD
A Limited Partnership is an organization composed of a general partner and limited partners The general partner manages the operation and limited partners invest in the operation
(Liquid Propane) - One of the many byproducts resulting from the cracking process of turning crude oil into gasoline Gallon - The unit of measure in which propane is sold Propane is stored in liquid form but burned in a gaseous form When burned, its characteristics are very similar to those of natural gas (Back to Top)
Abbreviation for "low-pressure" The term is used generally the same as "intermediate pressure" (IP) when discussing scuba regulators Often refers to the "low-pressure" LP hose connecting the regulator 1st stage LP or IP port to the BCD inflator
Lumbar puncture This is a procedure that is done to obtain small amounts of the fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal fluid, called spinal fluid This is needed when there is concern about an infection in that fluid To do this, a small needle is placed into the back area where the spinal cord is easily felt The fluid will drain out slowly into tubes, which can be sent for testing When a baby is thought to have an infection, it is critical to make sure that infection has not spread to the brain or the fluid around the brain or spinal cord Infection in this area may require that the dose of antibiotics used to treat the infection be increased or that the antibiotics be changed This procedure is usually included in the "septic work-up", where, blood, urine, and spinal fluid is analyzed for infections
(s) loop (s) The loop on your hook is the piece of yarn that wraps around your hook The loop of a stitch is the piece of yarn that makes up the top of your stitch - there is a front loop and a back loop to your stitch
The luff perpendicular of the largest area headsail measured as the shortest distance from the clew point to the outside of the luff or luff tape For a cutter rig with more than one forestay, LP is measured as the shortest distance from the aftmost clew point of any jib or headsail when set on the centre line of the boat, to the foremost forestay