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dominant position
Subject:
Economics

(in business) having a market share of more than 35% of the industry.

donate
Subject:
Physical Sciences

to give away.

dormant volcano
Subject:
Geography

a volcano that has not erupted for some time, but there is a possibility that it may still erupt...

double bond
Subject:
Physical Sciences

four shared electrons, or two shared pairs of electrons (or two covalent bonds) between the same...

double entry principle
Subject:
Accounting

method for recording transactions in the books of a business: for every debit entry there is a...

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