A large heavy knot usually made in the end of a heaving line to aid in accurate throwing.

A warehouse authorized by Customs to receive duty-free merchandise.

The amount of energy absorbed (or converted) by a solar collector (or photovoltaic cell or module) over a 15 minute period.

A unit of pressure used with vacuum pumps, equal to 1mm of mercury and 133.32 Pascal's.

A term previously given to the shares of listed companies, basically second in line to and traded.

The purchase by a listed company of its own shares either in the open market or by tender offers..

A hygrometer in which the rotation of the hygrometric element is a function of humidity.

Going toward the direction of the wind, by alternate tacks.

A term used to describe the vessel which must yield in meeting, crossing, or overtaking situations.

The highest possible pressure in a fuel-air mixture before spontaneous ignition occurs.

The process of removing moisture; involves evaporation.

Any liquid petroleum product burned for the generation of heat in a furnace or firebox, or for the generation of power in an engine. Domestic (residential) heating fuels are classed as Nos. 1, 2, 3; Industrial fuels as Nos. 4, 5, and 6.

A popular term used to describe the heating effect due to the trapping of long wave (length) radiation by greenhouse gases produced from natural and human sources.

A curve on a chart showing power (kW) supplied (on the horizontal axis) plotted against time of occurrence (on the vertical axis) to illustrate the variance in a load in a specified time period.

Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations.

In the US, a short term municipal or state note which is repaid from the proceeds of a forthcoming.

Abbreviation for Container Yard.- The designation for full container receipt/delivery

(EMS)The monetary system of the EC which attempts to reduce the currency variations between members. The.

A bond which gives capital growth at.

Apparatus from which the nature and time of precipitation may be determined.