A movement of electrons in an external circuit connecting an anode and cathode in a corrosion cell; the current flow is arbitrarily considered to be in an opposite direction to the electron flow.

The amount of kinetic energy gained by an electron when accelerated through an electric potential difference of 1 Volt; equivalent to 1.603 x 10

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A device that uses electronic components to regulate the voltage of fluorescent lamps.

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Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) In the US, EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system, performs automated.

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(At point of sale) (EFTS) An electronic payment system in which a plastic card is used to purchase goods or services. .

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(EPO)An initial public offering, or new issue of shares, in which the process of applying for shares.

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See radar theodolite, radio direction-finder.

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Electrodepositing a metal or alloy in an adherent form on an object serving as a cathode.

A technique commonly used to prepare metallographic specimens, in which a high polish is produced by making the specimen the anode in an electrolytic cell, where preferential dissolution at high points smooths the surface.

A general name for instruments which detect the presence of (but do not necessarily measure) small electrical charges by electrostatic means. Compare to electrometer.

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A device used to remove particulate matter from the waste gasses of a combustion power plant.

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Electroplating tin on an object.

The medium or material that does the actual filtering or separating. May be paper, wire mesh, special cellulose, inorganic plastic, or a combination.

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A charge for services performed in connection with floating elevators.- Charges assessed for the handling of grain through grain elevators.

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In the US, the period between the time a policyholder makes an insurance claim and the time it is.

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An act of Congress (1903) prohibiting rebates, concession, misbilling, etc. and providing specific penalties for such violations.

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Ralph Elliott was an accountant who lived from 1871 to 1948 and who is remembered by technical.

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A lamp where the light beam is focused 2 inches ahead of the lamp reducing the amount of light trapped in the fixture.

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An instrument for the measurement of the radon content of the atmosphere.

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A temporary injunction against ships or cargo to prevent their arrival or departure in time of war.2. Order to restrict the hauling of freight.

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