See cathodic protection.

An assembly, consisting of a vessel, electrodes, and an electrolyte, in which electrolysis can be carried out.

A keel that is narrow and deeper than a full keel.

The distance between similar points on successive waves.

The potential of an electrode in an electrolyte as measured against a reference electrode. The electrode potential does not include any resistance losses in potential in either the solution or external circuit. It represents the reversible work to move a ...

A restrictive tube used in a refrigeration system which restricts the flow of freon and allows pressure to build on one side and suction on the other. It is located between the condenser and the evaporator.

(FNMA)In the US, a government-backed corporation which purchases mortgages from lenders and resells them.

"NIMH" refers to nickel metal hydride; it's an updated and better version of a NiCd battery. It has more power and doesn't need to be fully discharged regularly, unlike a NiCd battery. It operates well in digital cameras, motorized children's toys and cor ...

The quantity of heat necessary to raise the temperature of a specific mass of a substance by one degree.

Standardized weights or volumes for heating fuels.

Alphabet used by the Navy when making sure that a letter is understood; i.e. "BRAVO OSCAR ALPHA TANGO spells BOAT"

The process by which small particles suspended in a medium of a different refractive index diffuse a portion of the incident radiation in all directions. In scattering no energy transformation results, only a change in the spatial distribution of the radi ...

Emission or transfer of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles.

To reeve and secure a stopper (hold a strain on a line while transferring it).

The ratio of the percentage change in the quantity of a good or service demanded to the percentage change in the price.

The operation of taking a sounding with the hand lead (to find bottom).

The foremost sail; a triangular shaped foresail forward of the foremast.

A small crane that projects over the side of the boat to raise or lower objects (such as smaller boats) from or to the water.

The legal liability of two or more people for claims against or debts incurred by them jointly. If.

Metal strip and lead fastener used for locking freight car or truck doors. Seals are numbered for record purposes.