The potential of an electrode in an electrolyte as measured against a reference electrode. The electrode potential does not include any resistance losses in potential in either the solution or external circuit. It represents the reversible work to move a ...

Used for sending messages to outside companies. Messages are transmitted via Western Union, ITT and RCA. Being replaced by fax and internet.

The legal liability of two or more people for claims against or debts incurred by them jointly. If.

A stream of vapor, gas or liquid coming out fast from a narrow orifice.

Stout line or cable fore and aft around the deck of the boat to keep crew from falling overboard.

To reeve and secure a stopper (hold a strain on a line while transferring it).

(EPO)An initial public offering, or new issue of shares, in which the process of applying for shares.

A device that captures the heat from the exhaust air from a building and transfers it to the supply/fresh fresh air entering the building to preheat the air and increase overall heating efficiency.

Dynamic positioning

A registered trademark name for houses built with tires, aluminum cans, and earth.

The amount of heat introduced to a space from all heat producing sources, such as building occupants, lights, appliances, and from the environment, mainly solar energy.

Turkey (Flag)

1.Starboard Forward.2.Sparring Fitted3.Stowage Factor

A pension plan in which benefits are dependent on contributions to and the growth of the pension.

Pockets in a sail where battens can be placed to stiffen the sail.

A coil of tungsten wire suspended in a vacuum or inert gas-filled bulb. When heated by electricity the tungsten "filament" glows.

Modification of a corrosion system so that corrosion damage is mitigated.

Gallons per minute

The foremost sail; a triangular shaped foresail forward of the foremast.

An instrument for the measurement of the rate of ice accretion on an unheated body.