A hearing loss, originating in the nerve cells within the cochlea, attributable to the effects of sound.

Both a noun and a verb to describe the exterior surface of building elements (walls, floors, ceilings, etc.) and furniture, and the process of applying it.

(1) A molecular structure in which a heterocyclic ring can he formed by the unshared electrons of neighboring atoms. (2) A coordination compound in which a heterocyclic ring is formed by a metal bound to two atoms of the associated ligand. See also comple ...

A material used to seal gaps around windows and exterior doors.

A diagram that indicates the average percentage of time that the wind blows from different directions, on a monthly or annual basis.

That portion of the polarization of a cell produced by concentration changes resulting from passage of' current through the electrolyte.

A boat owner's private pennant.

The number of degrees of list a vessel has. The first indication that a vessel may need to reef is when there is too great an angle of heel.

A line drawn to indicate both the direction and magnitude of a force, such as leeway or a current.

Same as marine rainbow.

A pension plan in which benefits are dependent on contributions to and the growth of the pension.

The upper surface of a column of liquid.

Iraqi Territorial Water Services.

The change in heat content that occurs with a change in phase and without change in temperature.

A heating system where heat is supplied (radiated) into a room by means of heated surfaces, such as electric resistance elements, hot water (hydronic) radiators, etc.

The storage of heat energy during utility off-peak times at night, for use during the next day without incurring daytime peak electric rates.

Someone who becomes an account holder with a building society in the hope that they will benefit.

The energy in foot pounds required to compress polytropically and to transfer one pound of a given gas from one pressure level to another.

A cup anemometer with its shaft mechanically coupled to a magneto.

A temporary injunction against ships or cargo to prevent their arrival or departure in time of war.2. Order to restrict the hauling of freight.