Surface discoloration of a metal caused by formation of a thin film of corrosion product.

Wind with a speed between 48 and 55 knots (55 and 63 mph), Beaufort scale number 10.

Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers An association formed in 1990 to represent the interests of stockbroking and investment.

The price at which a bond or preferred stock can be redeemed by the issuer. The call price will.

A graph or chart that shows constant corrosion behavior with changing solution (environment) composition and temperature.

Filter rating indicating the approximate particle size for which the majority will not pass through a given filter. It is generally interpreted as meaning that 85% of the particles of size equal to the nominal filter rating will be retained by the filter.

Coasting Service between Singapore, Butam & Tandjungpinang.

A refraction phenomenon similar to a parahelion, but occurring generally at a distance of 120

Alternating current is carried by conductors and a ground to residential, commercial, or industrial consumers. The waveform of the phase power appears as a single continuous sine wave at the system frequency whose amplitude is the rated voltage of the pow ...

Pertaining to the current resulting from the coupling of dissimilar electrodes in an electrolyte

The temperature at which a solid substance undergoes fusion, i.e. melts, changes from solid to liquid form. All substances have their characteristic melting points. For very pure substances the temperature range over which the process of fusion occurs is ...

A loan which the lender can recall at any time. There is no specific maturity.

A lower-than-usual tariff rate assessed because a shipper offers a greater volume than specified in the tariff. The incentive rate is assessed for that portion exceeding the normal volume.

The visibility along an identified runway, determined from a specified point on the runway with the observer facing in the same direction as a pilot using the runway. Compare to runway visible range.

A compulsory tax on employment and investment income.

Being or composed of hydrocarbons or their derivatives, or matter of plant or animal origin. Contrast with inorganic.

Polaris, the North Star, is visible in the northern hemisphere and indicates the direction of north. In the southern hemisphere the Southern Cross is used to find the direction of south.

An irrevocable letter issued for a specific amount; renews itself for the same amount over a given period.

A raft used in case of emergencies, such as sinking or fire.

Seaman's scornful name for any lead of a rope by which effort is lost or wasted.