Combination port.

The conversion of heat into electricity by the use of thermocouples.

The temperature at which all three phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium. This temperature occurs at only one pressure. The triple-point of water is 273.16 K and is the basis of the Kelvin scale.

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

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.

European Committee for Standardisation

Plating

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on a shaft supported by two bearings in a pedestal, with the driver coupled to the compressor shaft.

Restricted Greater Coasting Service.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

A safety device consisting of a short length of relatively fine wire, mounted in a holder or contained in a cartridge and connected as part of an electrical circuit. If the circuit source current exceeds a predetermined value, the fuse wire melts (i.e. th ...

Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) In the US, EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, performs automated.

Landfall. To reach shore.

A device for measuring temperatures, consisting of lengths of two dissimilar metals or alloys that are electrically joined at one end and connected to a voltage-measuring instrument at the other end. When one junction is hotter than the other, a thermal e ...

A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods.

Operation mode of a communication circuit in which each end can simultaneously transmit and receive.

A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.

The component of the radiosonde which includes the modulating blocking oscillator and the radiofrequency carrier oscillator.