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scale factor

A scale factor is a number which scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the equation y = Cx, C is the scale factor for x. C is also the coefficient of x, and may be called the constant of proportionality of y to x. For example, doubling distances corresponds to a scale factor of two for distance, while cutting a cake in half results in pieces with a scale factor of one half. The basic equation for it is image over primeage. In the field of measurements, the scale factor of an instrument is sometimes referred to as sensitivity. The ratio of any two corresponding lengths in two similar geometric figures is also called a scale factor.
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Sase

Similar to safe, sase is used when somebody approves of the situation and/or another persons decision.
Mark - Gonna shred lads, mums cooking spag bol
Siraj - Oi bless g, sase
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Sase

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scalextric

To fly completely off the handle, in a fit of rage at 1000mph.
Dave caught his Mrs in bed with his mate, he went scalextric.
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scaleszlp

A amazing queen that doesn’t deserve hate because they’re sweet and they have good content
Boy: have u heard of scaleszlp?
Girl: yes she is amazing
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Sasennach

A term used by the Gaelic inhabitants of the British Isles to refer to the English inhabitants.
The Scotsman’s wife is an outsider or sasennach, from London.
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