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(1) Any pin that is used to prevent a fitting from falling open. (2) A pin used to keep the anchor attached to its anchor roller when not in use.

The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Amount of condensate collected in the air receiver.

Erosion rate per unit of erosion index in a cultivated continuous fallow soil.

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(Ex Works) (...Named Place): A Term of Sale which means that the seller fulfills the obligation to deliver when he or she has made the goods available at his/her premises (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.) to the buyer. In particular, the seller is n ...

UK Hydrographic Office abbreviations kgkg

Volume flow rate measured in cubic meters per minute (or per hour)

States that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the constituent gases. The partial pressure is the pressure each gas would exert if it alone occupied the volume of the mixture.

Most common material is phenolic resin-impregnated laminated fabrics, such as asbestos or cotton cloth. For oil free service, bronze and carbon/graphite vanes are used.

[meaning]

A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a "V."

The extremities of a yard.

Good order and readiness.

A hinged mast step located on deck. Since it is hinged, the mast may be raised and lowered easily.

[meaning]

The storing of goods/cargo.

An unusually strong wind. In storm-warning terminology, a wind of 34 to 47 knots (39 to 54 miles per hour or 62-87 kilometers per hour).

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure at the compressor inlet flange.