The closeness of agreement among measurements of the same value of the same quantity where the individual measurements are made under different defined conditions, i.e. by different methods or with different measuring instruments.

A measurement applied to filters or filter media to indicate the particle size at which suspended solids above that size will be removed.

(1) An engine. (2) The act of using an engine to move a boat.

Sailor slang for marriage.

The process by which water in air changes from a vapor to a liquid due to a change in temperature or pressure; occurs when water vapor reaches its dew point (condensation point); also used to express the existence of liquid water on a surface.

A lamp that consists of a sealed arc tube inside a glass envelope, or outer jacket. The inner arc tube is filled with elements that emit light when ionized by electric current. A ballast is required to provide the proper starting voltage and to regulate c ...

The demand on an energy producing system; the energy consumption or requirement of a piece or group of equipment.

Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

An astray shipment (a lost shipment that is found) sent to its proper destination without additional charge.

A tall cone shaped navigational buoy.

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

Near or toward the shore

(1) A large casting shaped to allow the propeller blades to revolve. The rudder is fitted on the after post. (2) The principal vertical timber in a ship's stern, upon which the rudder is fastened.

A closed-loop solar heating system in which the heat transfer fluid in the collector loop drains into a tank or reservoir whenever the booster pump stops to protect the collector loop from freezing.

Fuels formed in the ground from the remains of dead plants and animals. It takes millions of years to form fossil fuels. Oil, natural gas, and coal are fossil fuels.

Any material that can be burned to make energy.

A barge which loads material dumped into it by a dredger and discharges the cargo through the bottom.

(EPP)A pension plan which is tailored for directors and senior executive.

The index of the share prices of the companies listed on the London Stock Exchange which are too.

A valve designed to prevent air volume and pressure from escaping the compressor tank back into compressor heads while compressor is not operating.