A chemical compound with one or more carboxyl radicals (COOH) in its structure; examples are butyric acid, CH3(CH2)2COOH; maleic acid, HOOCCH-CHCOOH; and benzoic acid, C6H5COOH.

Coating containing zinc powder pigment andan organic resin.

The alignment of a building along a given axis to face a specific geographical direction. The alignment of a solar collector, in number of degrees east or west of true south.

An opening such as a hole or vent. An opening through which air can pass, or a restricted opening placed in a pipe line to provide a means of controlling or measuring flow.

Location where shipment begins its movement.

A document which requires proper signatures for consummating carriage of contract. Must be marked as "original" by the issuing carrier.

Name given to the lowest deck in a ship.

Ore/Oil Carrier

Precipitation caused by the ascent of moist air over an orographic barrier such as a Mountain range.

Abbreviation for "Over, Short or Damaged" Usually discovered at cargo unloading.

Open Shelter Deck ship.

Open Shelter Deck

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A regulatory office of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Oil Spill Removal Organization

Offshore Supply Vessel

Oil Tight

Outboard

Outboard.

Offshore Technology Conference