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A unit of apparent power, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes; the mathematical product of the volts and amperes in an electrical circuit.

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

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

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A rope used for towing or, mooring.

A guarantee issued by a bank, on behalf of a seller to a buyer, to support the sellers ability to perform under the contract. If the seller fails to perform in accordance with the contract the buyer can claim compensation under the guarantee.

A bill of lading term to provide surrender of the original bill of lading before freight is released; usually associated with a shipment covered under a letter of credit.

Small cask used for carrying drinking water in a boat.

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A type of impulse hydropower turbine where water passes through nozzles and strikes cups arranged on the periphery of a runner, or wheel, which causes the runner to rotate, producing mechanical energy. The runner is fixed on a shaft, and the rotational mo ...

Pitting corrosion resulting from deposits on a metal surface which cause concentration cells.

A confirming document from a company that newly issued shares have been allotted to an.

A thin metal disc partially evacuated of air used to measure atmospheric pressure by measuring its expansion and contraction.

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General term for an instrument which records the vertical electric current in the atmosphere.

Temperature of equilibrium between the liquid and vapor phases of a substance at a given pressure.

Readily taking up and retaining moisture.

The transparent or opaque sphere in an electric light that the electric light transmits through.