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

A compulsory tax on employment and investment income.

A device that produces mechanical energy directly from two heat reservoirs of different temperatures. A machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical energy, such as a steam engine or turbine.

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.

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

Facing away from the wind.

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.

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

An elementary particle of an atom with a negative electrical charge and a mass of 1/1837 of a proton; electrons surround the positively charged nucleus of an atom and determine the chemical properties of an atom.

A heating system that uses only outside air for combustion and vents combustion gases directly to the outdoors. These systems are less likely to backdraft and to negatively affect indoor air quality.

A genoa jib. A large jib that overlaps the mast.

A member of a commodity exchange, usually a commission house broker, through whom another broker or.

The highest operating pressure the system or component is designed to withstand.

A document, issued by a bank per instructions by a buyer of goods, authorizing the seller to draw a specified sum of money under specified terms, usually the receipt by the bank of certain documents within a given time. Some of the specific descriptions a ...

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

The attenuation of light.

The permitted increase in pressure developed after the valve has opened. Usually expressed in percentage, ie.; 3% accumulation (A.S.M.E. Code, Section I). Flows through safety/relief valves are officially determined at these overpressure conditions.

A plastic molding component formed by the reaction of phenol and formaldehyde. It can be heavily reinforced or "filled" with glass fibers or other materials. Phenolics are known for their high impact strength, excellent wear characteristics, and dimension ...

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

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 ...