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The difference in pressure between the opening pressure and reclose pressure of a valve. May be expressed in percentage of set pressure or "psig".

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The process of modifying the characteristics of electrical power (for e.g., inverting dc to AC).

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The angle between a line from a point on the earth's surface to the center of the solar disc, and a line extending horizontally from the point.

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An independent organisation, appointed by an exchange, which guarantees securities.

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A two-masted vessel with foremast square rigged, and mainmast fore and aft rigged. Originally, a ship of brigands, or pirates.

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An instrument with a movable arm to plot a course on a chart

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A purchase (block and tackle) for hoisting a boat to its davits.

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The maximum rope tension (in kilonewtons), measured at the drum commences to rotate in the direction of haul, the prime mover being set for maximum torque under automatic control and the rope being wound on the drum in a single layer.

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The structure (in a residential heating appliance, industrial furnace, or power plant) into which combustion gases flow and are contained until they are emitted to the atmosphere.

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The sale of an option, by a holder, identical to the option which is held. This transaction.

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Aggregated forecasts drawn from a number of different brokers about the likely future earnings of.

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A 19th century term for a yachtsman who sails his own yacht without the help of a professional skipper.

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A boat with one hull.

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Short lengths of line attached to the sail used to tie the extra sail out of the way when reefing.

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A plastic payment card enabling the holder to obtain goods and services without the requirement to.

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The programs and instructions which direct a computer.

Category:Meteorology

Towards, near, or at the bow; Prefix denoting at, near, or toward the bow.

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Air or vapor given off or expelled as a byproduct or result of an operation or treatment process.

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A short term note issued by banks and corporations with a range of maturities from 30 days to 270.

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The highest temperature at which well-defined liquid and vapor states exist.

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