Describing a small or confined space. Originated from the time when a cat-o'-nine-tails was used to inflict punishment.

Cargo which has been booked but does not arrive in time to be loaded before the vessel sails. See also "Windy Booking."

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

The positive direction of electrode potential, thus resembling noble metals such as gold and platinum.

(1) A metal whose potential is highly positive relative to the hydrogen electrode. (2) A metal with marked resistance to chemical reaction, particularly to oxidation and to evolution by inorganic acids. The term as often used is synonymous with precious m ...

A potential more cathodic (positive) than the standard hydrogen potential.

The effect of cooling by the radiation of heat from a building to the night sky.

Not Otherwise Enumerated.

Navy Operational Global Atmospheric Prediction System. A global meteorological model operated by the Department of Defense.

Abbreviation for "Not Otherwise Indexed."

Abbreviation for "Not Otherwise Indexed By Name."

For the purpose of the Code all sound which can result in hearing impairment, or which can be harmful to health or be otherwise dangerous.

A hearing loss, originating in the nerve cells within the cochlea, attributable to the effects of sound.

The Customs tariff used by most countries worldwide. It was formerly known as the Brussels Tariff Nomenclature and is the basis of the commodity coding system known as the Harmonized System.

The approximate energy producing capacity of a power plant, under specified conditions, usually during periods of highest load.

An arbitrary filter efficiency rating.

Filter rating indicating the approximate particle size for which the majority will not pass through a given filter. It is generally interpreted as meaning that 85% of the particles of size equal to the nominal filter rating will be retained by the filter.

A term that means that 98% of all particles larger than a stated micron size have been removed from the product being filtered through the filter element.

Maximum speed, maintained by a winch when it is bearing the drum load (m/s)

The price paid for goods or services at the time of a transaction; a price that has not been adjusted to account for inflation.