Difference between the instantaneous wind velocity at a point and the mean wind velocity taken over a given time interval. Also called fluctuation velocity.

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The motion of air relative to a body in it.

Any one of numerous devices for the measurement of either speed alone or of both direction and speed (set and drift) in flowing water.

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 ...

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The number of cycles of stress that can be sustained prior to failure under a stated test condition.

A Short line used to attach one thing to another - a short rope or cord that secures or attaches an item onboard a boat, usually for keeping it attached to the boat

A power line for supplying electricity within a specified area.

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A grooved metal extrusion fitted on a forestay and used to secure the luff of a sail by holding its bolt rope in place.

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

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Is a measure of resistance to deformation, or reluctance to be squeezed out a bearing. Indicates the internal friction of a fluid. Viscosity in normal lubricants is reduced as temperature increases

Holes cut in a plate to make it lighter and yet not reduce its strength.

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

Ability of a metal to withstand corrosion in a given corrosion system.

(Galvanic Corrosion) Corrosion resulting from dissimilar metal contact.

Anti-clockwise circular motion. Left-handed ropes are coiled down in this way.