Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A method of making silicon chips that results in low power consumption by the circuits.

A sea which is traveling in the opposite direction to that of the boat

Also known as a steaming light. The masthead light is a white light that is visible for an arc extending across the forward 225

A sighting taken for celestial navigation at noon, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

A heat exchanger coil in which a fluid such as water is circulated and a fan blows air over the coil to distribute heat or cool air to the different rooms.

Seawater containing a higher concentration of dissolved salt than that of the ordinary ocean.

See Ship's Port Agent

A provider of venture capital, usually used in relation to backers of theatrical.

The risk that the buyer or seller will not complete the contract in accordance with their contractual obligations.

The rate of change of an option's delta relative to a given change in the underlying share. Equal to.

A journey made at sea by a vessel, usually including both the outbound and homebound passages.

Smaller powered boat used to provide steerage-way when not under sail.

An offer to sell goods at a stated price and under stated terms.

FXX Radio transmission designator.Frequency modulation of main carrier other than F1B, F3E and frequency modulation facsimile.(ALRS)

1,000 board feet. One MBM equals 2,265 C.M.

Pitting corrosion resulting from deposits on a metal surface which cause concentration cells.

A two step process where in the first step natural gas is exposed to a high-temperature steam to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. The second step is to convert the carbon monoxide with steam to produce additional hydrogen and carbon ...

Abbreviation for "Not Elsewhere Specified."

To bring to a sudden stop.

Consist of three main layers. The top layer is near ambient and has low salt content. The bottom layer is hot, typically 160 F to 212 F (71 C to 100 C), and is very salty. The important gradient zone separates these zones. The gradient zone acts as a tran ...