A factor

proper noun

The special difficulties presented by carrying out any project in Antarctica.

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Meanings

proper nounthe A factor
  1. informalAntarcticaThe special difficulties presented by carrying out any project in Antarctica.

    […] the 'A' Factor — the curve balls, mostly weather related, that Antarctica can throw at you, any time, any place.

    2013, Rachael Robertson, Leading on the Edge, page 131
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    […] Antarctica are considerable, as can be seen in Table 4.2. The "A" Factor, as we call it, is a combination of the isolated environment, the subjects, the researcher, his skills and the laboratory provided, […]

    2012, Albert A. Harrison, Yvonne A. Clearwater, Christopher P. McKay, From Antarctica to Outer Space
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