The unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system of physical units, i.e. one gm cm per sec2, equal to 7.233 x 10-5 poundal.

This is a factor expressing deviation of a gas from perfect gas laws.

A type of turbine in which combusted, pressurized gas is directed against a series of blades connected to a shaft, which forces the shaft to turn to produce mechanical energy.

A change in any part of the corrosion system caused by corrosion.

A canvas cover secured over a funnel when not in use. Sailor's headwear, woolen type, capable of covering the ears in cold weather.

A document prepared by the captain of a vessel on arriving at port; shows conditions encountered during voyage, generally for the purpose of relieving ship owner of any loss to cargo and shifting responsibility for reimbursement to the insurance company.

Dealings made on a stock exchange after its official closure time. These deals are rolled over and.

Said of a vessel when stopped and lying near the wind in heavy weather. See Heave To

A wind blowing in a direction perpendicular to the course of a moving object.

A hand held pneumatic tool. Designed for light demolition work, digging, making holes etc.

A warning from aloft (heads up).

If Used, Half Time Actually to Count

Subject To Enough Merchandise

Conditions to which a device is subjected, not including the variable measured by the device. See normal operating conditions, reference operating conditions.

A type of (geothermal) heat pump that uses well (ground) or surface water as a heat source. Water has a more stable seasonal temperature than air thus making for a more efficient heat source.

In thermodynamics, the integrating factor of the differential equation referred to as the first law of thermodynamics, In statistical mechanics, a measure of translational molecular kinetic energy (with three degrees of freedom). In general, the degree of ...

Threshold stress intensity for stress-corrosion cracking. The critical stress intensity at the onset of stress-corrosion cracking under specified conditions.

In the US, a computerised high speed communication system linking the banks within the Federal.

An instrument for measuring differences of electric potential.