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Is the temperature at which moisture begins to condense in a compressed air system.

Galley smokestack or chimney.

Depth measured; the number indicating depth on a chart; the process of measuring fuel or water in ships' tanks. A ship is thought to be "in soundings" when she is inside the 100 fathom line, and "off soundings" when she is outside that line. ...

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

A term used by the London Stock Exchange to denote that a trade was reported for a transaction.

A block with a single sheave which is hinged and opens on the side so that the bight of a line can be led into the block and closed without running the whole length through

Insurance which gives cover in respect of the contents of a home. This includes damage, theft or.

Pair of hooks linked together and attached to a crane.

In the US a company can file for protection under Chapter 11 of the country's bankruptcy laws. The.

Ships time was counted by the half hour, starting at midnight. A half hour after twelve was one bell; one o'clock, two bells; and so on until four o'clock, which was eight bells. The counting then started over again, with 4

An apparatus that replicates the solar spectrum, and used for testing solar energy conversion devices.

Solar energy conversion technologies that convert solar energy to electricity, by heating a working fluid to power a turbine that drives a generator. Examples of these systems include central receiver systems, parabolic dish, and solar trough.

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

All matter consists of molecules which are in constant motion, but which are held together by molecular forces. In a solid the molecules are closely packed and arranged in such a pattern that the influence of the molecular forces is very strong. This give ...

A futures transaction where an equal and opposite trade closes an open position. This leaves a.

A bond that can be converted into shares of the issuing company or its.

A person or firm performing a consolidation service for others. The consolidator takes advantage of lower full carload (FCL) rates, and savings are passed on to shippers.

A spring line tied from the boat to chain rode, usually near the water's surface. It helps disperse tension forces. It also prevents damage to the boat by ground tackle and can help in the retrieval of the ground tackle in heavy weather.

The last part of a rope or last link in an anchor chain.