STP
1 Americanabbreviation
abbreviation
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scientifically treated petroleum: an oil substitute promising renewed power for an internal-combustion engine
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Also: NTP. standard temperature and pressure: standard conditions of 0°C temperature and 101.325 kPa (760 mmHg) pressure
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Professor of Sacred Theology
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Etymology
Origin of STP
First recorded in 1965–70; origin uncertain; possibly named after STP, trademark of a motor-oil additive
Example Sentences
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“The reality is that it’s become more brazen, it’s become bigger, it’s become more daring,” said Bruno Hernandez, executive director of the STP Foundation, which gives artists with graffiti backgrounds new opportunities in the arts.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024
“Life was moving at such a fast pace at that time for us because we were saying ‘yes’ instead of ‘no’ to lots of opportunities,” says STP bassist Rob DeLeo.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2024
STP requested up to $642 million during the lawsuit, but in the 2019 jury trial Judge Carol Murphy of Thurston County Superior Court capped the potential amount at $300 million.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022
They denied coverage to both STP and the Washington State Department of Transportation, who were both policyholders, now turned adversaries.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022
The 4ESS then calls its own STP, Signal Transfer Point within an SS7 network.
From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn
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