Both cotton and linen are associated with wrinkles. Linen fibers have a natural resin called lignan. At first, the fibers are stiff and crease easily. The wrinkles become smoother through handling and use. The Cotton plant yields fluffy fiber clusters called bolls.
Definition. A life insurance policy provision that calls for an additional payment, usually equal to the face amount of the insurance, in the event of accidental death. Also called double indemnity.
Death Benefit. Share. What is 'Death Benefit'. Death benefit is the amount on a life insurance policy, annuity or pension that is payable to the beneficiary when the insured or annuitant passes away. A death benefit may be a percentage of the annuitant's pension.