Feeder
Open or closed space in a foundry mold to compensate for any volume shortfall when the casting begins to harden.
Financial derivative
Derivative financial instrument
Flocculent
Inorganic metal-salt solution (aluminium ferric chloride) added to effluents to flocculate effluent constituents.
Factoring
Non-recourse factoring
Formaldehyde
One of the most important base organic substances for the manufacture of resins, dyes and other products.
Free cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities adjusted for capital expenditure and changes in current assets.