Features and vegetation on the outside of or surrounding a building for aesthetics and energy conservation.

Depositing a metallic coating on a metal immersed in a liquid solution, without the aid of an external electric current. Also called dip plating.

A tube designed to measure the rate of flow of fluids. It consists of a tube having a constriction or throat at its midsection. The difference between the pressure measured at the inlet and at the throat is a function of the fluid velocity. Compare to Pit ...

An instrument that, once established, cannot be modified or cancelled without the agreement of all parties concerned.

A thermometer with a muslin-covered bulb which is moistened. used to measure wet-bulb temperature.

A common type of liquid-inglass thermometer, used, in meteorology, in psychrometers and as a maximum thermometer.

The date by which a shareholder must own shares in order to qualify for a.

A fix taken by visually observing the location of known landmarks.

The Inland Revenue limit on how much money can be paid into a free-standing additional voluntary.

Metal or wooden peg inserted in gunwale of a boat for an oar to heave against when rowing without crutch or rowlock.

At a considerable distance.

A cleat designed to hold a line in place without slipping. It consists of two narrowing jaws with teeth in which the line is placed.

The interval between the lower and upper measuring limits of an instrument, i.e. a thermometer with a range of -35 to 50

A curve showing the variation of temperature with height in the free air. See lapse rate.

Abbreviation for "Not Otherwise Indexed."

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An instrument for measuring differences of electric potential.

The positive direction of electrode potential, thus resembling noble metals such as gold and platinum.

A unit of measurement for the ability of a material to retard the diffusion of water vapor at 73.4 F (23 C). A perm, short for permeance, is the number of grains of water vapor that pass through a square foot of material per hour at a differential vapor p ...

Small staysail located between the foremast and mainmast.