Dioctylphalate aerosol (Efficiency Test Material).

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.

A container fitted with a solid removable roof, or with a tarpaulin roof so the container can be loaded or unloaded from the top.

Error that can be introduced when not reading an instrument, such as a compass, directly from its front, due to the separation of the indicator and the scale being read.

Slang for the leg irons which were used to secure men under punishment.

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

40 cubic feet.

A seat or brace running laterally across the width of a rowing boat.

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

The temperature of a body referred to the absolute zero, at which point the volume of an ideal gas theoretically becomes zero. (Fahrenheit scale is minus 459.67

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

Load/unload control system that tries to maximizes compressor efficiency by matching air delivery and air demand. Compressor is operated at full load or idle

Moving through the water.

Devices used between rotating and stationary parts to separate, and minimized leakage between, areas of unequal pressures.

An officer taking his turn as officer of the watch.

Any small collar made with spunyarn or light line to hold something in place.

A positive displacement air compressor which has no oil injected into the compression chamber for lubrication, cooling or sealing

Get gear in condition for use; to separate the blocks of a tackle to lengthen the fall (ready for use again).

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

Additive that promotes the formation of a stable mixture, or emulsion, of oil and water. Common emulsifiers are: metallic soaps, certain animal and vegetable oils, and various polar compounds.