A plot of r urrent density versus electrode potential for a specific electrode-electrolyte combination.

The slope (dE/di) at the corrosion potential of a potential (E)/current density (i) curve. Also used to describe the method of measuring corrosion rates using this slope.

(1) A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail (e.g., spinnaker pole or whisker pole, which serves the same purpose for a jib). (2) One of the two points around which the earth spins, known as the north and south poles.

A semiconductor (photovoltaic) material composed of variously oriented, small, individual crystals.

Resin formed by condensation of polybasic and monobasic acids with polyhydric alcohols.

A registered trademark for plastic sheeting material that can be used as a vapor retarder. This plastic is used to make grocery bags. It is a long chain of carbon atoms with 2 hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom.

A chain of organic molecules produced by the joining of primary units called monomers.

A solid that contains pores; normally, it refers to interconnected pores that can transmit the flow of fluids. (The term refers to the aquifer geology when discussing sites for CAES.)

Also known as (U.S.) Federal Bill of Lading Act of 1916. U.S. federal law enacting conditions by which a B/L may be issued. Penalties for issuing B/L's containing false data include monetary fines and/or imprisonment.

Flat bottomed vessel with a shallow draught.

A hollow, watertight tank used to give buoyancy.

The short aftermost raised deck of a vessel.

A partial deck at the stern above the main deck, derived from the Latin "puppio" for the sacred deck where the "pupi" or doll images of the deities were kept.

A rail surrounding the poop deck.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

An opening in a ship's side, such as an air port, or cargo port.

A short, confused sea.

Pacific Ocean Region (INMARSAT)

A small channel or opening in a filter medium which allows passage of gas.

The left side of the ship.