A self-recording instrument used on aircraft for the simultaneous recording of atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity.

A technique to reduce corrosion of a metal surface under some conditions by passing sufficient to it to cause its electrode potential to enter and remain in the passive region; imposing an external electrical potential to protect a metal from corrosive at ...

Refers to the commitment by an Importer, evidenced by their accepting a Bill of Exchange drawn on them by an Exporter, to pay for goods at a fixed date in the future.

(1) The portion of solution in immediate contact with the anode, especially if the concentration gradient is steep. (2) The outer layer of the anode itself.

Microorganisms that require free oxygen, or air, to live, and that which contribute to the decomposition of organic material in soil or composting systems.

Amounts owed by an organisation or individual to another for goods or services it has.

Bulk Carrier

Delivered Duty Unpaid Delivered duty unpaid means that the seller delivers the goods to the buyer, not cleared for import, and not unloaded from any arriving means of transport at the named place of destination. The seller has to bear the costs and risks ...

(ASB)UK body that sets accounting standards. A subsidiary body of the Financial Reporting.

A short vertically erected pole at the bow on which the national flag is hoisted on naval ships while at anchor.

Breathing air

A line leading from forward on the ship and secured to a forward inboard thwart of the boat in such a way as to permit quick release.

Insurance which pays a lump sum in the event of death of the insured being caused by an.

(Cost and Freight) (...Named Port of Destination):A Term of Sale where the seller pays the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination, Terms of Sale but the risk of loss of or damage to the goods, as (continued) well a ...

Small hatch in the fidley deck around the stack and uptakes. Generally closed by grating and steel covers.

Electrolytic cleaning in which the work is the anode. Also called reverse-current cleaning.

The rate of build-up of a pension in a scheme where the calculation is based on salary. The accrual.

A Letter of Credit which includes a term bill of exchange in its required documentation. The bill will be accepted by the bank on which it is drawn, usually the issuing or advising bank, and the proceeds paid to the beneficiary at maturity.

A measure of the rate at which the air in an interior space is replace by outside (or conditioned) air by ventilation and infiltration; usually measured in cubic feet per time interval (hour), divided by the volume of air in the room.

A multipurpose ship that can carry ore, heavy dry bulk goods and oil. Although more expensive to build, they ultimately are more economical because they can make return journeys with cargo rather than empty as single-purpose ships often must.