An alloy of lead containing 3 to l5% Sn, used as a hot dip coating for steel sheet or plate. Terne coatings, which are smooth and dull in appearance, give the steel better corrosion resistance and enhance its ability to be formed, soldered, or painted.

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

FLAG. Broker abbreviation indicating the country in which the vessel is registered. See also FOC.

Method of settling disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter party.

The stock markets of countries which have a low per head income compared with the developed world.

Is a positive displacement rotary compressor.

Emergency Towing Vessel

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure in inches or millibars of mercury

The height of the decks, below decks.

Abbreviation for "Government Bill of Lading."

The products of all combustion processes formed by the combination of nitrogen and oxygen.

A configuration of an electrical circuit in which the positive lead is connected to the negative lead of another energy producing, conducting, or consuming device. The voltages of each device are additive, whereas the current is not.

Method of payment for goods in which documents transferring title are given the buyer upon payment of cash to an intermediary acting for the seller, usually a commission house.

Difference in air or gas temperature between the outlet of the intercooler and the inlet of the compressor.

One who earns his living by service at sea.

Cash set aside in a dedicated interest account to cover unanticipated emergencies such as property.

A party named in an instrument as the beneficiary of the funds. Under letters of credit, the payee is either the drawer of the draft or a bank.

The rate of heat flow required to maintain a specific indoor temperature; usually measured in Btu per hour.

Water washing over; the situation of an object when almost submerged.

The measure of a company's solvency, looking at the relationship between its assets and its.