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Indication

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The transparent or opaque sphere in an electric light that the electric light transmits through.

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A person in receipt of an.

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Embrittlement of stainless steels upon extended exposure to temperatures between 400 and 510

A hygrometer using goldbeater's skin as the sensitive element. Variations of the physical dimensions of the skin caused by its hygroscopic character indicate relative humidity. (Note: Goldbeater's skin is the prepared outside membrane of the large intesti ...

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(1) Reduction of corrosion rate by shifting the corrosion potential of the electrode toward a less oxidizing potential by applying an external electromotive force. (2) Partial or complete protection of a metal from corrosion by making it a cathode, using ...

A boat that is letting herself be subjected to prevailing conditions without the use of sails or other devices. Lying ahull is usually not preferred to other actions because a boat may tend to lie with her beam to the waves and the wind parallel to the wa ...

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UNF

Thread - Unified national fine.

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A plastic card enabling the holder to access an automated teller machine to obtain cash and.

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The weight of an element or group of elements oxidized or reduced at 100~ efficiency by the passage of a unit quantity of electricity. Usually expressed as grams per coulomb.

LAN

Local Area Network

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(ATM)Also known as cash dispenser. A computerised self service machine allowing the holder of an ATM.

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A rope used for towing or, mooring.

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The general term for anemometers operating on the principle that the heat transfer to air from an object at an elevated temperature is a function of the air speed. Examples are the hot-wire anemometer and the katathermometer.

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The amount of heat energy that may be converted into useful energy from a fuel.

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An insulation product composed of loose fibers or fiber pellets that are blown into building cavities or attics using special pneumatic equipment.

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A metallic structure on which a compressor or other machine is mounted.

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Supported or transported by air.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

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A subtle, diumal component of the wind velocity leading to a diumal shift of the wind or turning of the wind with the sun, produced bv the east-to-west progression of daytime surface heating.

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