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The wires, connectors, measuring devices, current sources, etc., that are used to bring about or measure the desired electrical conditions within the test cell. It is this portion of the cell through which electrons travel.

A fitting holding a boom or gaff to the mast.

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A hydrocarbon gas obtained from underground sources, often in association with petroleum and coal deposits. It generally contains a high percentage of methane, varying amounts of ethane, and inert gases; used as a heating fuel.

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Sailor's phrase for a seaman who has died.

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

A valve used to mix heated water with cold in a heating system to provide a desired water temperature for end use.

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P5

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure at the point of use.

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DP

Dynamic positioning

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A charge for services performed in connection with floating elevators.- Charges assessed for the handling of grain through grain elevators.

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Time saved, reward for quick turnaround in dry cargo only.

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A compulsory tax on employment and investment income.

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TR

Triple Screw

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A salt, sodium sulfate decahydrate, that melts at 90 degrees Fahrenheit; a component of eutetic salts that can be used for storing heat.

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A building energy auditing technique for locating areas of low insulation in a building envelope by means of a thermographic scanner.

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

Downward-facing pyranometer used for measuring reflected solar radiation.

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A metal having an extremely high melting point, for example, tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, niobium, chromium, vanadium, and rhenium. In the broad sense, this term refers to metals having melting points above the range for iron, cobalt, and nickel.

To charge more than the proper amount according to the published rates.

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DNK

Denmark (Flag)

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Lift On/Lift Off

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