LIF
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LIF, LiF or Lif may stand for:
- Leukemia inhibitory factorLeukemia inhibitory factorLeukemia inhibitory factor, or LIF, an interleukin 6 class cytokine, is a protein in cells that affects cell growth and development.-Function:LIF derives its name from its ability to induce the terminal differentiation of myeloid leukemic cells...
, a cytokine that affects cell growth and development - Laser-induced fluorescenceLaser-induced fluorescenceLaser-induced fluorescence is a spectroscopic method used for studying structure of molecules, detection of selective species and flow visualization and measurements....
, a spectroscopic method - Low insertion forceLow insertion forcethumb|300px|right|LIF-connector of a 1.8" [[hard disk drive]]Low-insertion-force sockets are integrated circuit sockets that are designed so the force required to insert or remove a package is low....
sockets - Leirvík ÍFLeirvík ÍFLeirvík ÍF was a Faroese football club, playing in Leirvík, previously played in the second tier of Faroese football. In 2008, they merged with the GÍ Gøta to form Víkingur....
(LÍF Leirvík) a Faroese football club - Liberal ForumLiberal ForumThe Liberal Forum is a small classical liberal party in Austria. The party is currently led by Angelika Mlinar, and is a member of the Liberal International and the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party.-Founding:...
, an Austrian political party - Lithium fluorideLithium fluorideLithium fluoride is an inorganic compound with the formula LiF. It is the lithium salt of hydrofluoric acid. This white solid is a simple ionic compound. Its structure is analogous to that of sodium chloride, but it is much less soluble in water. It is mainly used as a component of molten...
, a chemical compound used for windows, prisms, and lenses from vacuum UV to near IR range - Lif and LifthrasirLíf and LífthrasirIn Norse mythology, Líf and Lífþrasir —male and female respectively—are two humans who are foretold to survive the events of Ragnarök by hiding in Hoddmímis holt, and after the flames have sated, to repopulate the newly risen and fertile world...
, characters from Norse mythology - Mr. LifMr. LifMr. Lif is an American hip hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts. Often noted for his political lyrics, he has released two studio albums on El-P's Definitive Jux label and one on Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. Mr...
(Jeffrey Haynes), a rapper - Left IliacIliacIliac can refer to one of the following:* Iliac artery* Ilium * Iliac vein* Iliac fossa...
Fossa, a part of human and primate anatomy - Location Interoperability Forum (mobile communications)
- Lipase-specific foldase, a protein that is essential in the biogenesis of lipase molecules
- "Lif", the last track on Horse the BandHORSE the bandHorse the Band is a band from Lake Forest, California who are best known for their 8-bit Nintendo-influenced sound combined with metalcore. Frontman Nathan Winneke once described their sound as "Nintendocore".-Biography:...
's album A Natural DeathA Natural Death-Overview:Frontman Nathan Winneke states: "A Natural Death is about the futility and arrogance of creation and destruction, the overwhelming scale of space and time, and the brutal majesty of nature, the horror of birth and the beauty of death. Everyone who will ever live will die a natural death,...
. - LIF, leaky integrate and fire, a neuronal model
- LIF, Life Is Fantastic, a Florida-based apparel and accessories wholesaler, retailer, and lifestyle brand
- LIF, the Lighting Industry Federation is a trade association for the UK lighting industry
- LIF, Life Income Fund, a Canadian retirement account. See Locked-In Retirement AccountLocked-In Retirement AccountA Locked-In Retirement Account ', and the virtually identical Locked-in Retirement Savings Plan ', are Canadian investment accounts designed specifically to hold locked-in pension funds for former plan members, former spouses or common-law partners, or surviving spouses or partners...
- LIF, Logical Interchange Format, a Hewlett-Packard standard mass-storage format that can be used for interchange of files among various HP computer systems.