Diphtheria. an acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation, the formation of a tough membrane at the point of introduction of the causative agent of the disease, and a severe general poisoning (intoxication) of the organism.
Money that is invested in an interest bearing account such as a savings account or certificate of deposit earns interest. The rate at which interest is paid varies, but it will be a small percentage of the balance in the account. Rates may be either variable or fixed.
This is referred to as a time deposit. The most common type of time deposit account is a certificate of deposit. When you open a certificate of deposit, you are committing to not touch the money until the certificate expires. You can choose the term of the account, usually anywhere from a few days to several years.