A metal in which the available electron energy levels are occupied in such away that the d-band contains less than its maximum number of ten electrons per atom, for example, iron, cobalt, nickel, and tungsten. The distinctive properties of the transition ...

(1) An arbitrarily defined temperature that lies within the temperature range in which metal fracture characteristics (as usually determined by tests of notched specimens) change rapidly, such as from primarily fibrous (shear) to primarily crystalline (cl ...

The process of sending or moving electricity from one point to another; usually defines that part of an electric utility's electric power lines from the power plant buss to the last transformer before the customer's connection.

The losses that result from inherent resistance in electrical conductors and transformation inefficiencies in distribution transformers in a transmission and distribution network.

Transmit high-voltage electricity from the transformer to the electric distribution system.

A measure of luminous flux remaining in a light beam after it has passed through a specified distance of the atmosphere.

An instrument which measures the transmissivity of the atmosphere between two points for the determination of visual range.

The athwartship portion of a hull at the stern. The flat, vertical aft end of a ship.

The region of an anodic polarization curve, noble to and; above the passive potential range, in which there is a significant increase in current density (increased metal dissolution) as the potential becomes more positive (noble).

(1) State of anodically passivated metal characterized by a considerable increase of the corrosion current, in the; absence of pitting, when the potential is increased. (2) The noble region of potential where an electrode exhibits at higher than passive c ...

The process by which water in plants is transferred as water vapor to the atmosphere. Also, the amount of water so transferred.

An addition to a rawinsonde system which allows determination of the slant range to the radiosonde.

To move cargo from one place to another.

Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond through the U.S. to be exported from another port, without paying duty.

To transfer goods from one transportation line to another, or from one ship to another.

Place where cargo is transferred to another carrier.

Placed at right angles to the keel, such as a transverse frame, transverse bulkhead, etc.

A bulkhead placed athwartships.

A belt and line or wire used to help a crew hike out beyond the edge of a boat to counteract the boat's heel. Usually used on small vessels for racing.

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.