low-profile — adj 1.) [usually before noun] not receiving or wanting any attention ≠ ↑high profile ▪ The US took a very low profile role in the talks. 2.) [only before noun] BrE designed to be lower than other things of the same type ▪ low profile tyres … Dictionary of contemporary English
low-profile — adj 1.) [usually before noun] not receiving or wanting any attention ≠ ↑high profile ▪ The US took a very low profile role in the talks. 2.) [only before noun] BrE designed to be lower than other things of the same type ▪ low profile tyres … Dictionary of contemporary English
Low-carbohydrate diet — Low carbohydrate diets or low carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption usually for weight control or for the treatment of obesity. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates (e.g. bread, pasta) are limited or replaced… … Wikipedia
High-performance liquid chromatography — An HPLC. From left to right: A pumping device generating a gradient of two different solvents, a steel enforced column and an apparatus for measuring the absorbance. Acronym HPLC Classification Chromatography … Wikipedia
High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina — High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina Incumbent Valentin Inzko since March 26, 2009 … Wikipedia
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