Release of merchandise by a bank to a buyer while the bank retains title to the merchandise. The goods are usually obtained for manufacturing or sales purposes. The buyer is obligated to maintain the goods (or the proceeds from their sales) distinct from ...

Dangerously steep and breaking seas due to opposing currents and wind in a shallow area.

An assurance policy on the life of an individual where weekly or monthly premiums are regularly paid.

Revenue Ton

A pension plan in which an employee's pension benefit is related to number of years service and.

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A propeller that can have the pitch of its blade changed to reduce drag when not in use.

A fitting holding a boom or gaff to the mast.

A policy which covers the insured against the loss of an asset. The purpose of the insurance is to.

The ratio of the percentage change in the quantity of a good or service demanded to the percentage change in the price.

Contraction for radiosonde observation.

An absolute temperature scale. ((

A thermometer used in aircraft which automatically corrects for adiabatic and frictional temperature rises by imparting a rotary motion to the air passing the thermal sensing element.

The rate of heat flow required to maintain a specific indoor temperature; usually measured in Btu per hour.

To continue sailing under the same canvas despite the worsening of the wind.

The value of all the assets employed in a business, including equity and preference capital,.

A UK tax on gifts made by an individual, whether made during their life or after death. Replaced by.

A mainly flat surface for transmitting radiant energy.

A solar energy conversion device that has a bowl shaped dish covered with a highly reflective surface that tracks the sun and concentrates sunlight on a fixed absorber, thereby achieving high temperatures, for process heating or to operate a heat (Stirlin ...

A valve used to mix heated water with cold in a heating system to provide a desired water temperature for end use.