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A combustion heating appliance that vents the combustion by-products directly into the heated space. The latest models have oxygen-sensors that shut off the unit when the oxygen level in the room falls below a safe level.

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kPa

Kilopascal; a metric measure of pressure based on force per unit area. (1 kPa = 4.01 inches of water).

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The payment of a regular income by a life company to an annuitant in exchange for a lump sum.

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The pressure of a system or device measured from absolute zero.

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A numbering system using a base number of 2 and having only two digits: 0 and 1. The fundamental system of representing information with electrical pulses.

Category:Meteorology

Readily taking up and retaining moisture.

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An arbitrary filter efficiency rating.

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Fan

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

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Shipboard Computer-Aided Maintenance Program

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The effect upon the measurement of rainfall caused by the presence of the rain gauge.

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The total of all deviations of a transducer's output from a specified straight line in a constant environment.

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JPN

Japan (Flag)

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

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A pump for circulating the heat transfer fluid in a hydronic heating system.

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Capstan

The vertical barrel device used to heave in cable or lines.

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Smaller powered boat used to provide steerage-way when not under sail.

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Wind with a speed between 7 and 10 knots (8 and 12 mph), Beaufort scale number 3.

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The distribution of shares to applicants in a new issue. Applicants may get all the shares they.

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TYP

Type

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NPFC Integrated Management System.

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