Terminator

The word terminator is from Latin and means roughly the finisher.

In astronomy, the terminator is the line between the day side and the night side of a planetary body (also known as the "grey line"). Examination of the terminator can yield information about the surface of the body; for example, a fuzzy terminator indicates the presence of an atmosphere. On Earth, sunrise and sunset are the result of passing through the terminator each day.
In genetics, a terminator marks the end of a gene on the DNA for transcription.
The Terminator is an American motion picture involving a cyborg that has been sent back through time to "terminate" or kill a woman whose life will have importance in the future.
In electronics, a resistor at the end of a transmission line or daisy chain bus (such as in SCSI), designed to match impedance and hence minimize reflections of the signal. There are also active terminators which contain a circuit to perform the same basic function.
A terminator gene is used in some genetically engineered crops to prevent collection and resowing of seed.
In the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Terminator or Tactical Dreadnaught power armor enables the wearer to take massive damage and fire large weapons while moving.

See also: Terminus

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