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Removing the thick layer of oxides formed on some metals at elevated temperatures.

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Transportation charge advanced by one carrier to another to be collected by the later carrier from the consignor or consignee.

(1) A reaction in which there is an increase in valence resulting from a loss of electrons. Contrast with reduction. (2) A corrosion reaction in which the corroded metal forms an oxide; usually applied to reaction with a gas containing elemental oxygen, s ...

The process of prior removal of the active corrosive constituents usually oxygen, from a corrosive liquid by controlled corrosion of expendable metal or by other chemical means, thereby making the liquid less corrosive.

An instrument for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors. A mercury barometer is a type of manometer.

A professional person qualified to give clients financial planning.

A phrase used by traders to describe the phenomenon of any stock - even the most rapidly falling one.

The rate of heat production by a steady current in any part of an electrical circuit that is proportional to the resistance and to the square of the current, or, the internal energy of an ideal gas depends only on its temperature.

Indirect heat exchanger designed to transfer heat from combustion gas to the air stream added to the combustion zone.

A large number of thermocouples connected in series.

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A turbine that uses water pressure to rotate its blades; the primary types are the Pelton wheel, for high heads (pressure); the Francis turbine, for low to medium heads; and the Kaplan for a wide range of heads. Primarily used to power an electric generat ...

The small triangular space found at the intersection of lines of position on a chart when a ship's position is determined by taking three bearings.

A wave resulting from the action of wind on a water surface.

A small wooden, metal or plastic insertion at the head of a mainsail.

A distinctive fixed reference point that can be used for navigation.

Power Take Off

A charge for the maximum rate at which energy is used during peak hours of a billing period. That part of a utility service charged for on the basis of the possible demand as distinguished from the energy actually consumed.