A method of depositing thin semiconductor films used to make certain types of solar photovoltaic devices. With this method, a substrate is exposed to one or more vaporized compounds, one or more of which contain desirable constituents. A chemical reaction ...

An instrument which automatically records the voltage applied to it, as a function of time.

Self Contained underwater Breathing Apparatus - see Aqualung.

A group of coating or welding processes in which finely divided metallic or nonmetallic materials are deposited in a molten or semimolten condition to form a coating. The coating material may be in the form of powder, ceramic rod, wire, or molten material ...

Threshold stress for stress-corrosion-cracking. The critical gross section stress at the onset of stress-corrosion cracking under specified conditions.

Harmonisation Group on ECDIS

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A small pointer extending downward from the top of the cistern of a Fortin barometer. The level of the mercury in the cistern is adjusted so that it just comes in contact with the end of the pointer, thus setting the zero of the barometric scale.

Port State Information Exchange.

A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.

Institute of Logistics and Transport

Strop inserted between two hawsers, and weaker than the hawsers, so that strop, and not hawsers, will part with any excessive strain.

(EMH) The theory that claims that the current price of a share reflects everything that is known about.

To sail closer to the wind than another boat on the same tack.

A mutual fund which invests in securities in countries around the world such as Europe, Asia and the.

An accumulation of deposits. This term includes accumulation and growth of marine organisms on a submerged metal surface and also includes the accumulation of deposits (usually inorganic) on heat exchanger tubing.

Coastal Trade limit service in Sabah and Sarawak.

An object that might not allow safe operation. A group of rocks just under the water or a submerged wreck could be a navigational hazard.

Short pieces of line fastened to the sail at reef points, used for tying a reef to reduce sail area. The reef line will pass through reef cringles, which will become the new tack and clew of the reefed sail.

A bank account balance to which the holder has instant access. The holder can withdraw funds by.