A system of physical units based on the use of the centimeter, gram. and the second as elementary quantities of length. mass. and time.

A barometer which measures atmospheric pressure using one or a series of aneroid capsules. Also called holosteric barometer.

A powerfully oxidizing allotropic form of the element oxygen. The ozone molecule contains three atoms (O3). Ozone gas is decidedly blue, and both liquid and solid ozone are an opaque blue-black color, similar to that of ink.

A device that moves and/or circulates air and provides ventilation for a room or a building.

Semi-Submersible (MODU)

See 'active.

A program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that implements energy legislation and presidential directives. FEMP provides project financing, technical guidance and assistance, coordination and reporting, and new initiatives for the federal government ...

The selective corrosion of one or more components of a solid solution alloy, usually in the form of ions. Also called parting or selective leaching. See also decarburization, decobaltification, denickelification, dezincification, and graphitic corrosion.

A popular term for "non-conventional" transportation fuels derived from natural gas (propane, compressed natural gas, methanol, etc.) or biomass materials (ethanol, methanol).

The negative pole or electrode of an electrolytic cell, vacuum tube, etc., where electrons enter (current leaves) the system; the opposite of an anode.

A slender threadlike spike of pure crystalline material, such as silicon.

Length of rope whose ends are joined together so that it forms a loop.

An instrument whose calibration is determined by comparison with an absolute instrument.

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

A measure of the heating requirements of a building expressed in Btu per degree-day.

The commencement of regular payments from capital which has accumulated in an.

Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

The record obtained from a bolometer.

Fittings on the mast to which the forestay and shrouds attach.

A recording anemometer.