A type of combustion heating appliance in which the combustion gases are vented to the outside, either with a fan (forced) or by natural convection.

A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

Girobank was established in 1968 and known then as the National Girobank. It was set up by the Post.

A component on a compressed air line that provides wide are coverage with a thin sheet of air. Also amplifies compressed air flow, reduces noise. Used in blowing, cooling. Also known as air curtain.

Formation of a single water drop by the union of two or more colliding drops.

A liquid-in-metal thermometer in which mercury is enclosed in a steel envelope. The change in internal pressure caused by the temperature variation is measured by a Bourdon tube which is connected to the mercury by a capillary tube. This instrument is hig ...

An option which can be exercised at any time until expiry (unlike European style options which can.

Cubic Meters

Standard pressure and temperature. See standard air.

Change of electrode potential with respect to a reference value. Often the free corrosion potential is used as the reference value. The change may be caused, for example, by the application of an external electrical current or by the addition of an oxidan ...

Noting is a preliminary form of protesting a Bill of Exchange - that is - an initial official statement that the bill of exchange or promissory note has not been paid.

Solar and terrestrial radiation directed upward (away From the earth's surface); outgoing radiation.

Embrittlement of ultrahigh-strength steels caused by tempering in the temperature range of 205 to 400

Small bulldozer used to go over bulk cargoes.

Navigational and meteorological warning broadcast service

A tariff published by an agent on behalf of several carriers.

The testing of a metal to determine its degree of purity or to establish the constituents of an.

Greater Coasting Service.

See copper-accelerated salt-spray test.