A type of solar photovoltaic device made in a continuous process of pulling material from a molten bath of photovoltaic material, such as silicon, to form a thin sheet of material.

The tank of a water heater.

Activated by means other than a directly connected prime mover.

In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.

A non-negotiable bill of lading which states a specific identity to whom the goods should be delivered. See Bill of Lading.

A website which provides information on a variety of collective investment funds from several.

Water that is free of magnesium or calcium salts.

An instrument for determining the degree of polarization of light. See photopolarimeter.

A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.

A system for the distribution of bank giro credits and other credits between banks to enable funds.

A joint Bureau of the Census' International Trade Administration form used for compiling U.S. exports. It is completed by a shipper and shows the value, weight, destination, etc., of export shipments as well as Schedule B commodity code.

A sleeping berth or bed.

ACRONYM - Canadian Standards Association

Wood or metal supports (Dunnage) to keep shipments in place to prevent cargo shifting.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

A US term which describes the situation in which a takeover target buys back its own shares from a.

Rent payable by the owner of a leasehold property to the freehold.

The most commonly used lubricating oil for compressors.

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

An endowment policy in which the savings element is significantly.