The binding of an adsorbate to the surface of a solid by forces whose energy levels approximate those of a chemical bond. Contrast with physisorption.

Where meals are eaten

A piece of trim, usually wood, used to cover and often decorate a portion of the boat, i.e., caprail.

Rules for letters of credit drawn up by the Commission on Banking Technique and Practices of the International Chamber of Commerce in consultation with the banking associations of many countries. See Terms of Payment.

The Cadbury Code is the unofficial name for the first Code of Best Practice on corporate.

Abbreviation for "With Particular Average."

An instrument used for measuring geometric angles. See radio direction-finder.

A device for converting continuous circular motion into reciprocating rectilinear motion.

A conductor or system of conductors for radiating and/or receiving radio energy. Also called aerial.

A halo consisting of a faint white circle passing through the Sun and running parallel to the horizon for as much as 360

See 'personal equity.

The wind speed and direction in an undisturbed flow.

A cup anemometer with its shaft mechanically coupled to a magneto.

Also saloon; the main social cabin of a boat

The stage on a fixed river gauge at which it is necessary to begin issuing warnings or river forecasts if adequate precautionary measures are to be taken before flood stage is reached.

Free In Wagon

An instrument for determining the direction from which radio waves approach a receiver. It may consist of a manually operated direction indicator, or it may use a servo system to position the antenna automatically in the direction of the incident waves.

A disparaging term used to describe executives who earn high salaries and bonuses.

A unit used to rate the performance of a solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, or arrays; the maximum nominal output of a PV device, in Watts (Wp) under standardized test conditions, usually 1000 Watts per square meter of sunlight with other conditions, ...

A group of wind turbines interconnected to a common utility system through a system of transformers, distribution lines, and (usually) one substation. Operation, control, and maintenance functions are often centralized through a network of computerized mo ...