A chemical compound with one or more carboxyl radicals (COOH) in its structure; examples are butyric acid, CH3(CH2)2COOH; maleic acid, HOOCCH-CHCOOH; and benzoic acid, C6H5COOH.

Coating containing zinc powder pigment andan organic resin.

The alignment of a building along a given axis to face a specific geographical direction. The alignment of a solar collector, in number of degrees east or west of true south.

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An opening such as a hole or vent. An opening through which air can pass, or a restricted opening placed in a pipe line to provide a means of controlling or measuring flow.

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Location where shipment begins its movement.

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A document which requires proper signatures for consummating carriage of contract. Must be marked as "original" by the issuing carrier.

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Name given to the lowest deck in a ship.

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ORO

Ore/Oil Carrier

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Precipitation caused by the ascent of moist air over an orographic barrier such as a Mountain range.

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Abbreviation for "Over, Short or Damaged" Usually discovered at cargo unloading.

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OSD

Open Shelter Deck ship.

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OSH

Open Shelter Deck

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A regulatory office of the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Oil Spill Removal Organization

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OSV

Offshore Supply Vessel

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OT

Oil Tight

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Outboard

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Outboard.

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OTC

Offshore Technology Conference

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