Corrosion in which cobalt is selectively leached from cobalt-base alloys, such as Stellite

A method of upper air observation consisting of an evaluation of the wind speed and direction, temperature, pressure, and humidity aloft by means of a balloon-borne radiosonde tracked by radar or a radio theodolite.

A condition where the particles (dust) becomes embedded in the fabric filter over time and are not removed by the bag cleaning process.

Temperature to which absolutely dry air would have to be brought in order for it to have the same density as moist air, considered at the same pressure.

The maximum rope tension (in kilonewtons), measured at drum exit when the drum just commences to rotate on the opposite direction to the applied driving torque, the prime mover being set for maximum torque in automatic control, with the rope wound on t ...

Navigable channel.

An order to buy shares up to a maximum price or sell down to a minimum price.

The process in which a metal fractures prematurely under conditions of simultaneous corrosion and repeated cyclic loading at lower stress levels or fewer cycles than would be required in the absence of the corrosive environment.

A wave resulting from the action of wind on a water surface.

The cost of storing a physical commodity, consisting of interest on the invested funds, insurance,.

Removing the thick layer of oxides formed on some metals at elevated temperatures.

Draft that is caused by temperature differences in the air.

An entry that allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be exported from the same port without the payment of duty.

An increase in the central pressure of a pressure system; opposite of a deepening. More commonly applied to a low rather than a high.

A term used for a wind energy conversion device that produces electricity; typically having one, two, or three blades.

Rapid cooling of metals (often steels) from a suitable elevated temperature. This generally is accomplished by immersion in water, oil, polymer solution, or salt, although forced air is sometimes used.

A sprocket wheel on the windlass for taking links of the chain cable.

(1) A chemical substance or mixture, usually liquid, containing ions that migrate in an electric field. (2) A chemical compound or mixture of compounds which when molten or in solution will conduct an electric current.3.A nonmetallic (liquid or solid) con ...

A device for converting a solid fuel to a gaseous fuel.

(AITC)An association formed in 1932 to represent the interests of investment trust companies. Its main.