The older name for the Celsius temperature scale. Officially abandoned by international agreement in 1948, but still in common use.

A set of electrical conductors, often on a backplane, that carry data and power signals among the various components of a computer.

An enzyme complex, produced by fungi and bacteria, capable of decomposing cellulose into small fragments, primarily glucose.

Shifting the moving block of a tackle from one place of attachment to another place farther along to give more advantage.

The direct sailing line in which a racing mark or buoy can be fetched while sailing the desired course

A combination cup anemometer and pressure-plate anemometer, consisting of an array of cups about a vertical axis of rotation, the free rotation of which is restricted by a suitable spring arrangement.

(1) The amount of any substance dissolved or deposited in electrolysis is proportional to the total electric charge passed. (2) The amounts of different substances dissolved or deposited by the passage of the same electric charge are proportional to their ...

The compass points of North, East, South and West. Intercardinal or half-cardinal points are Southeast, Southwest, Northwest and Northeast

An instrument used to indicate wind direction.

Navy term meaning Officer of the deck.

A spring line from the stern of a boat to mid ships to stop forward movement

Girobank was established in 1968 and known then as the National Girobank. It was set up by the Post.

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

Fracture characterized by tearing of metal accompanied by appreciable gross plastic deformation and expenditure of considerable energy. Contrast with brittle fracture.

The pressure corresponding to the outlet velocity of a fan; the kinetic energy per unit volume of flowing air.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

A line used to hoist or lower a sail, flag or spar. The tightness of the halyard can affect sail shape.

An electricity supplier rate structure in which the per unit price of electricity decreases as the amount of energy increases. Normally only available to very large consumers.

The Importer who applies to an issuing bank for a Letter of Credit, or a Guarantee/Bond